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Compare Ansys Mechanical and COMSOL Multiphysics® 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (35.4% of reviews)
Enterprise (36.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Ansys Mechanical
Star Rating
(87)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (35.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Ansys MechanicalCOMSOL Multiphysics®
Star Rating
(36)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (36.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about COMSOL Multiphysics®Summary
AI Generated Summary
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- Users report that COMSOL Multiphysics® excels in its 3D/solid modeling tools with a score of 8.5, allowing for intricate designs and simulations, while Ansys Mechanical, with a score of 8.0, is noted for its robust finite element analysis capabilities, scoring 9.5, which reviewers say is crucial for detailed structural analysis.
- Reviewers mention that the drawing tools in COMSOL Multiphysics® are rated at 8.9, making it easier to create complex geometries, whereas Ansys Mechanical's drawing tools score lower at 7.1, leading some users to feel that it lacks in this area.
- G2 users highlight that COMSOL's fluid analysis tools are rated at 8.7, which reviewers say provides a comprehensive approach to fluid dynamics simulations, while Ansys Mechanical's fluid analysis tools, scoring 8.4, are effective but not as versatile according to some user feedback.
- Users on G2 report that Ansys Mechanical shines in mechanical event simulation with a score of 9.1, which reviewers mention is essential for dynamic analysis, while COMSOL Multiphysics® scores slightly lower at 8.9, indicating a more specialized focus.
- Reviewers say that the integration capabilities of Ansys Mechanical, scoring 9.0, are superior, allowing for seamless workflows with other software, while COMSOL Multiphysics® scores 8.7, which some users feel could be improved for better interoperability.
- Users report that the quality of support for Ansys Mechanical is rated at 8.3, which reviewers mention is generally responsive and helpful, while COMSOL Multiphysics® has a slightly lower support rating of 7.8, leading some users to express a desire for more comprehensive assistance.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Ansys Mechanical
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Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
63
9.0
32
Ease of Use
8.2
64
6.9
32
Ease of Setup
9.7
6
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.4
58
7.8
26
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
58
7.7
31
Features by Category
Design
8.2
23
8.5
8
7.4
21
8.9
9
8.2
22
8.3
9
7.0
21
8.1
7
Tools
8.6
21
8.7
5
9.6
23
9.4
9
9.3
23
8.9
6
Work
8.4
19
8.3
5
8.9
17
7.3
5
9.2
20
8.9
6
8.1
22
Not enough data
9.1
18
8.7
5
Environment
8.5
22
Not enough data
8.6
22
8.3
6
9.0
22
8.3
5
8.9
23
8.3
6
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Ansys Mechanical and COMSOL Multiphysics® are categorized as Simulation & CAE
Unique Categories
Ansys Mechanical has no unique categories
COMSOL Multiphysics® has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Ansys Mechanical
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
COMSOL Multiphysics®
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
22.0%
Automotive
15.9%
Higher Education
8.5%
Design
8.5%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
6.1%
Other
39.0%
Higher Education
22.2%
Research
16.7%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
8.3%
Medical Devices
5.6%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
5.6%
Other
41.7%
Alternatives
Discussions
What is Ansys Mechanical Apdl?
1 Comment
MC
Ansys Mechanical APDL is a complex tool for advanced users and its bit complicated as compared to Ansys Mechanical workbench. Read more
How much is Ansys mechanical?
1 Comment
AP
ANSYS mechanical is very popular software in the CAE field which allows us to find the stresses and strengths of any structures within a very small amount of...Read more
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