# Ansys Maxwell, Simulink vs GNU Octave Comparison | | Ansys Maxwell | Simulink | GNU Octave | |---|---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.2 out of 5 | 4.2 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 10 | 98 | 55 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (50.0% of reviews) | Enterprise (43.2% of reviews) | Small-Business (66.0% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | No pricing available | --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Ansys Maxwell | Simulink | GNU Octave | |---|---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.3 (8 reviews) | 8.4 (82 reviews) | 8.3 (43 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 8.3 (8 reviews) | 8.0 (88 reviews) | 8.4 (43 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Ease of Admin** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Quality of Support** | 8.8 (8 reviews) | 7.9 (86 reviews) | 8.2 (39 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 10.0 (7 reviews) | 8.9 (87 reviews) | 7.7 (41 reviews) | --- ## 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 ### GNU Octave #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Statistical Analysis | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Ansys Maxwell** | N/A | N/A | | **Simulink** | N/A | N/A | | **GNU Octave** | 8.4/10 | 21 | #### Administration | Feature | Ansys Maxwell | Simulink | GNU Octave | |---|---|---|---| | **Quality Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (17 reviews) | | **Data Sampling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (20 reviews) | | **Collaboration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (18 reviews) | #### Capabilities | Feature | Ansys Maxwell | Simulink | GNU Octave | |---|---|---|---| | **Data Visualization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (20 reviews) | | **Survival Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (18 reviews) | | **Risk Data Attributes** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (17 reviews) | | **Cost Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (16 reviews) | #### Methodology | Feature | Ansys Maxwell | Simulink | GNU Octave | |---|---|---|---| | **ANOVA Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (13 reviews) | | **Regression** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (19 reviews) | | **Time Series Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (16 reviews) | #### Generative AI | Feature | Ansys Maxwell | Simulink | GNU Octave | |---|---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Simulation & CAE | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Ansys Maxwell** | N/A | N/A | | **Simulink** | 8.3/10 | 22 | | **GNU Octave** | 8.5/10 | 13 | #### Design | Feature | Ansys Maxwell | Simulink | GNU Octave | |---|---|---|---| | **3D/solid modeling Tools** | Not enough data | 8.3 (14 reviews) | 9.5 (10 reviews) | | **Drawing Tools** | Not enough data | 8.3 (15 reviews) | 8.3 (11 reviews) | | **Editing Tools** | Not enough data | 8.8 (15 reviews) | 8.2 (10 reviews) | | **Rendering tools** | Not enough data | 7.6 (11 reviews) | 8.2 (10 reviews) | #### Tools | Feature | Ansys Maxwell | Simulink | GNU Octave | |---|---|---|---| | **Fluid analysis** | Not enough data | 8.2 (12 reviews) | 8.5 (11 reviews) | | **Finite element analysis** | Not enough data | 8.2 (13 reviews) | 8.3 (11 reviews) | | **Multibody dynamics** | Not enough data | 8.2 (13 reviews) | 8.2 (10 reviews) | #### Work | Feature | Ansys Maxwell | Simulink | GNU Octave | |---|---|---|---| | **Discrete event modeling** | Not enough data | 9.1 (15 reviews) | 9.0 (10 reviews) | | **Continuous event modeling** | Not enough data | 8.4 (16 reviews) | 7.9 (11 reviews) | | **Mechanical event simulation** | Not enough data | 8.6 (13 reviews) | 8.2 (11 reviews) | | **Manufacturing process simulation** | Not enough data | 8.3 (8 reviews) | 8.8 (11 reviews) | | **Integrate** | Not enough data | 8.2 (13 reviews) | 8.0 (11 reviews) | #### Environment | Feature | Ansys Maxwell | Simulink | GNU Octave | |---|---|---|---| | **Hardware support** | Not enough data | 7.7 (14 reviews) | 8.7 (10 reviews) | | **Task** | Not enough data | 8.0 (17 reviews) | 8.5 (11 reviews) | | **Manage Multiple Profiles** | Not enough data | 8.2 (10 reviews) | 8.3 (10 reviews) | | **Command Clarity** | Not enough data | 8.7 (17 reviews) | 9.0 (10 reviews) | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [Simulation & CAE Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/simulation-cae) **Unique to GNU Octave (1):** [Statistical Analysis Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/statistical-analysis) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Ansys Maxwell | Simulink | GNU Octave | |---|---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 20.0% | 22.1% | 66.0% | | **Mid-Market** | 50.0% | 34.7% | 17.0% | | **Enterprise** | 30.0% | 43.2% | 17.0% | ### 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 & Space:** 3.2% - **Research:** 3.2% - **Aviation & Aerospace:** 2.1% - **Other:** 27.4% #### GNU Octave - **Research:** 11.3% - **Computer Software:** 11.3% - **Defense & Space:** 5.7% - **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 5.7% - **Information Technology and Services:** 5.7% - **Higher Education:** 5.7% - **Food Production:** 5.7% - **Telecommunications:** 3.8% - **Oil & Energy:** 3.8% - **E-Learning:** 3.8% - **Other:** 37.7% --- ## 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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. ### GNU Octave No discussions available for this product. --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/ansys-maxwell-vs-simulink-vs-gnu-octave)