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Compare Ansys Icepak and SimScale 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (50.0% of reviews)
Small-Business (58.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Ansys Icepak
Star Rating
(25)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (50.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Ansys IcepakSimScale
Star Rating
(272)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (58.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about SimScaleSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that SimScale excels in fluid analysis with a score of 8.8, while Ansys Icepak trails slightly behind at 8.2. Reviewers mention that SimScale's cloud-based platform allows for easy collaboration and access to simulations from anywhere.
- Reviewers mention that SimScale's ease of use is highlighted by its user-friendly interface, scoring 8.7, compared to Ansys Icepak's 8.1. Users on G2 appreciate the intuitive design of SimScale, which simplifies the learning curve for new users.
- G2 users report that SimScale's quality of support is rated highly at 9.1, whereas Ansys Icepak's support is rated at 8.5. Reviewers say that SimScale's responsive customer service and extensive documentation make troubleshooting more manageable.
- Users say that SimScale's integration capabilities score 7.7, which is slightly lower than Ansys Icepak's 7.8. However, reviewers mention that SimScale's ability to integrate with various CAD tools is a significant advantage for users looking for flexibility.
- Reviewers mention that SimScale's command clarity is rated at 8.3, outperforming Ansys Icepak's 7.4. Users report that the clear commands in SimScale help streamline the simulation process, making it easier to set up and run analyses.
- Users on G2 highlight that SimScale's product direction is rated at 9.7, indicating a strong positive outlook for future updates and features, while Ansys Icepak's rating of 9.4 is still commendable. Reviewers say that this forward-thinking approach in SimScale reassures them of ongoing improvements and innovations.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Ansys Icepak
No pricing availableSimScale
No pricing availableFree Trial
Ansys Icepak
No trial information availableSimScale
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
18
8.5
249
Ease of Use
8.1
19
8.7
253
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
9.0
150
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
9.1
27
Quality of Support
8.5
18
9.2
244
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
9.1
28
Product Direction (% positive)
9.4
19
9.7
248
Features by Category
Design
6.9
18
5.7
187
6.1
17
5.3
185
6.9
18
6.2
187
6.8
16
6.2
181
Tools
8.2
18
8.7
192
8.2
17
8.5
181
6.4
12
7.2
163
Work
7.6
13
7.0
154
7.6
13
7.2
155
8.2
14
7.6
162
6.9
12
6.0
144
7.8
15
7.6
162
Environment
7.8
13
8.1
171
7.8
13
7.8
165
7.4
13
8.0
165
7.4
15
8.3
184
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Ansys Icepak and SimScale are categorized as Simulation & CAE
Unique Categories
Ansys Icepak has no unique categories
SimScale has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Ansys Icepak
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
SimScale
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
31.8%
Consumer Electronics
13.6%
Automotive
13.6%
Semiconductors
9.1%
Telecommunications
4.5%
Other
27.3%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
22.5%
Automotive
13.9%
Aviation & Aerospace
7.5%
Higher Education
6.0%
Architecture & Planning
5.6%
Other
44.6%
Alternatives
Discussions
What is the best way of modeling two-phase immersion cooling?
1 Comment
VG
Hi Jimil, Icepak does not support multi-phase modeling. Ansys Fluent would be a better fit. Please feel free to connect with Ansys Support via...Read more
Ansys Icepak still has issues like it can't simulate inclined PCB why are these issues not sorted out?
1 Comment
VG
Hi Kula Segara.. Have you tried the advanced PCB modeling with Icepak in Ansys Electronics Desktop yet? Inclined PCBs are supported there. Please feel free...Read more
Ansys Icepak has no more discussions with answers
SimScale has no more discussions with answers
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