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Compare Ansys Icepak and SolidWorks Simulation 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (50.0% of reviews)
Mid-Market (49.1% 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 IcepakSolidWorks Simulation
Star Rating
(58)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (49.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about SolidWorks SimulationSummary
AI Generated Summary
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- Users report that Ansys Icepak excels in fluid analysis with a score of 8.2, while SolidWorks Simulation closely follows with a score of 8.1. Reviewers mention that Icepak's capabilities in thermal management simulations are particularly beneficial for electronics cooling applications.
- Reviewers mention that SolidWorks Simulation shines in 3D/solid modeling tools, scoring 9.3 compared to Ansys Icepak's 6.9. Users say that the intuitive interface and robust modeling features in SolidWorks make it easier for engineers to create complex geometries.
- G2 users highlight that SolidWorks Simulation offers superior drawing tools with a score of 9.1, while Ansys Icepak scores lower at 6.1. Users report that the detailed drawing capabilities in SolidWorks enhance documentation and communication of designs.
- Users on G2 indicate that both products have similar quality of support, each scoring 8.5. However, reviewers mention that Ansys Icepak's support is particularly responsive when dealing with specialized thermal analysis queries.
- Reviewers mention that SolidWorks Simulation has a more user-friendly setup process, scoring 8.5 in ease of use compared to Ansys Icepak's 8.1. Users report that the streamlined onboarding process in SolidWorks helps new users get up to speed quickly.
- Users say that Ansys Icepak has a higher product direction score of 9.4, indicating strong future development, while SolidWorks Simulation scores 8.1. Reviewers mention that this suggests Ansys is committed to enhancing its thermal simulation capabilities in upcoming releases.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Ansys Icepak
No pricing availableSolidWorks Simulation
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Ansys Icepak
No trial information availableSolidWorks Simulation
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.9
18
8.3
41
Ease of Use
8.1
19
8.5
41
Ease of Setup
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8.7
5
Ease of Admin
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Quality of Support
8.5
18
8.5
36
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
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Product Direction (% positive)
9.4
19
8.2
38
Features by Category
Design
6.9
18
9.1
21
6.1
17
9.0
20
6.9
18
9.0
21
6.8
16
8.1
20
Tools
8.2
18
8.1
19
8.2
17
8.3
21
6.4
12
8.6
18
Work
7.6
13
7.7
18
7.6
13
7.9
18
8.2
14
8.5
19
6.9
12
8.1
17
7.8
15
8.5
19
Environment
7.8
13
8.2
18
7.8
13
8.3
16
7.4
13
7.8
15
7.4
15
8.3
19
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File Options - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
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Customization - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Ansys Icepak and SolidWorks Simulation are categorized as Simulation & CAE
Unique Categories
Ansys Icepak has no unique categories
SolidWorks Simulation is categorized as Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Ansys Icepak
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
SolidWorks Simulation
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
23.6%
Design
16.4%
Higher Education
12.7%
Oil & Energy
7.3%
Machinery
7.3%
Other
32.7%
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
What is the use of Solidworks software?
2 Comments
SS
Solidworks is a solid modelling tool that best describes it as a tool which can model the complex machine components and mechanisms.
Also Solidworks has a...Read more
SolidWorks Simulation has no more discussions with answers
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