# Ansys Maxwell vs Simulink Comparison

| | Ansys Maxwell | Simulink | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.2 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 10 | 98 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (50.0% of reviews) | Enterprise (43.2% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | 


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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Ansys Maxwell | Simulink | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.3 (8 reviews) | 8.4 (82 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.3 (8 reviews) | 8.0 (88 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.8 (8 reviews) | 7.9 (86 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 10.0 (7 reviews) | 8.9 (87 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Ansys Maxwell

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Simulink

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Simulation &amp; CAE

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Ansys Maxwell** | N/A | N/A |
| **Simulink** | 8.3/10 | 22 |

#### Design

| Feature | Ansys Maxwell | Simulink | 
|---|---|---|
| **3D/solid modeling Tools** | Not enough data | 8.3 (14 reviews) | 
| **Drawing Tools** | Not enough data | 8.3 (15 reviews) | 
| **Editing Tools** | Not enough data | 8.8 (15 reviews) | 
| **Rendering tools** | Not enough data | 7.6 (11 reviews) | 

#### Tools

| Feature | Ansys Maxwell | Simulink | 
|---|---|---|
| **Fluid analysis** | Not enough data | 8.2 (12 reviews) | 
| **Finite element analysis** | Not enough data | 8.2 (13 reviews) | 
| **Multibody dynamics** | Not enough data | 8.2 (13 reviews) | 

#### Work

| Feature | Ansys Maxwell | Simulink | 
|---|---|---|
| **Discrete event modeling** | Not enough data | 9.1 (15 reviews) | 
| **Continuous event modeling** | Not enough data | 8.4 (16 reviews) | 
| **Mechanical event simulation** | Not enough data | 8.6 (13 reviews) | 
| **Manufacturing process simulation** | Not enough data | 8.3 (8 reviews) | 
| **Integrate** | Not enough data | 8.2 (13 reviews) | 

#### Environment

| Feature | Ansys Maxwell | Simulink | 
|---|---|---|
| **Hardware support** | Not enough data | 7.7 (14 reviews) | 
| **Task** | Not enough data | 8.0 (17 reviews) | 
| **Manage Multiple Profiles** | Not enough data | 8.2 (10 reviews) | 
| **Command Clarity** | Not enough data | 8.7 (17 reviews) | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Simulation &amp; CAE Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/simulation-cae)




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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Ansys Maxwell | Simulink | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 20.0% | 22.1% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 50.0% | 34.7% | 
| **Enterprise** | 30.0% | 43.2% | 

### By Industry

#### Ansys Maxwell

- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 20.0%
- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 20.0%
- **Airlines/Aviation:** 20.0%
- **Industrial Automation:** 10.0%
- **Education Management:** 10.0%
- **Consumer Goods:** 10.0%
- **Automotive:** 10.0%

#### Simulink

- **Information Technology and Services:** 17.9%
- **Automotive:** 13.7%
- **Higher Education:** 10.5%
- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 8.4%
- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 6.3%
- **Computer Software:** 4.2%
- **Airlines/Aviation:** 3.2%
- **Defense &amp; Space:** 3.2%
- **Research:** 3.2%
- **Aviation &amp; Aerospace:** 2.1%
- **Other:** 27.4%

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## Alternatives

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- [Ansys Fluent](https://www.g2.com/products/ansys-fluent/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (122 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Ansys Maxwell

- Title: [How I can make a model of permanent magnet linear motor based on ANSYS Maxwell software](https://www.g2.com/discussions/25962-how-i-can-make-a-model-of-permanent-magnet-linear-motor-based-on-ansys-maxwell-software) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Hello,

In order to simulate your PMLM, you can use either Maxwell 2D or 3D.

You will take one slice of your model and by using our periodic symmetries..."

### Simulink

No discussions available for this product.

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