# Ansys Mechanical vs Creo Comparison | | Ansys Mechanical | Creo | |---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.1 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 92 | 201 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (35.2% of reviews) | Enterprise (37.6% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### Ansys Mechanical Pros: - Ease of Use (3 reviews) - Design Usability (2 reviews) Cons: - Meshing Issues (1 reviews) - Missing Features (1 reviews) ### Creo Pros: - Ease of Use (10 reviews) - Features (9 reviews) Cons: - Complexity (4 reviews) - Not User-Friendly (4 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Ansys Mechanical | Creo | |---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.9 (65 reviews) | 8.5 (170 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 8.2 (66 reviews) | 7.5 (170 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 9.8 (8 reviews) | 8.1 (33 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | Not enough data | 7.4 (15 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 8.4 (59 reviews) | 7.8 (160 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | Not enough data | 8.2 (15 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.8 (60 reviews) | 7.8 (165 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Ansys Mechanical #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### Creo #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial Yes --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### 3D Modeling | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Ansys Mechanical** | N/A | N/A | | **Creo** | 8.1/10 | 89 | #### Design | Feature | Ansys Mechanical | Creo | |---|---|---| | **Sculpting** | Not enough data | 7.9 (66 reviews) | | **Topology** | Not enough data | 8.3 (61 reviews) | | **Drawing** | Not enough data | 8.8 (78 reviews) | | **Brush Variety ** | Not enough data | 7.6 (60 reviews) | | **Effects** | Not enough data | 8.2 (68 reviews) | #### Move | Feature | Ansys Mechanical | Creo | |---|---|---| | **Animate** | Not enough data | 8.1 (68 reviews) | | **Render** | Not enough data | 7.9 (71 reviews) | | **Views** | Not enough data | 8.8 (77 reviews) | #### Store & Manage | Feature | Ansys Mechanical | Creo | |---|---|---| | **Pipeline ** | Not enough data | 8.5 (63 reviews) | | **Controls** | Not enough data | 8.7 (73 reviews) | | **Template library ** | Not enough data | 8.3 (74 reviews) | #### Generative AI | Feature | Ansys Mechanical | Creo | |---|---|---| | **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | 6.9 (15 reviews) | | **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | 7.2 (16 reviews) | ### General-Purpose CAD | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Ansys Mechanical** | N/A | N/A | | **Creo** | 8.7/10 | 38 | #### Design | Feature | Ansys Mechanical | Creo | |---|---|---| | **Drawing** | Not enough data | 9.1 (36 reviews) | | **Modeling** | Not enough data | 9.3 (36 reviews) | | **Visualize ** | Not enough data | 8.8 (36 reviews) | | **Rendering** | Not enough data | 8.2 (35 reviews) | #### Edit | Feature | Ansys Mechanical | Creo | |---|---|---| | **File Import ** | Not enough data | 8.9 (36 reviews) | | **Push/Pull** | Not enough data | 8.3 (34 reviews) | | **Views** | Not enough data | 8.7 (36 reviews) | | **Grips ** | Not enough data | 8.3 (32 reviews) | #### Collaboration | Feature | Ansys Mechanical | Creo | |---|---|---| | **Annotate** | Not enough data | 8.5 (35 reviews) | | **Documentation ** | Not enough data | 8.5 (34 reviews) | | **Data Extract** | Not enough data | 8.7 (33 reviews) | ### Additive Manufacturing | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Ansys Mechanical** | N/A | N/A | | **Creo** | N/A | N/A | #### File Support - Additive Manufacturing | Feature | Ansys Mechanical | Creo | |---|---|---| | **STL Compatible** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **3MF Compatible** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **OBJ Compatible** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### File Editing - Additive Manufacturing | Feature | Ansys Mechanical | Creo | |---|---|---| | **Mesh Repair** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **File Editing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Software Integrations - Additive Manufacturing | Feature | Ansys Mechanical | Creo | |---|---|---| | **Standalone Slicer** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Inetgrated 3D Modeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Software Type - Additive Manufacturing | Feature | Ansys Mechanical | Creo | |---|---|---| | **Cloud-based Platform** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Downloadable Application** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Generative AI - Additive Manufacturing | Feature | Ansys Mechanical | Creo | |---|---|---| | **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Building Preparation - Additive Manufacturing | Feature | Ansys Mechanical | Creo | |---|---|---| | **Material Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Building Simulation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Slicing Optimization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Simulation & CAE | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Ansys Mechanical** | 8.5/10 | 28 | | **Creo** | 7.8/10 | 22 | #### Design | Feature | Ansys Mechanical | Creo | |---|---|---| | **3D/solid modeling Tools** | 8.1 (23 reviews) | 9.0 (21 reviews) | | **Drawing Tools** | 7.2 (21 reviews) | 8.8 (19 reviews) | | **Editing Tools** | 8.2 (22 reviews) | 8.7 (19 reviews) | | **Rendering tools** | 6.9 (21 reviews) | 8.1 (19 reviews) | #### Tools | Feature | Ansys Mechanical | Creo | |---|---|---| | **Fluid analysis** | 8.6 (22 reviews) | 7.0 (15 reviews) | | **Finite element analysis** | 9.6 (24 reviews) | 7.3 (15 reviews) | | **Multibody dynamics** | 9.1 (23 reviews) | 7.3 (13 reviews) | #### Work | Feature | Ansys Mechanical | Creo | |---|---|---| | **Discrete event modeling** | 8.2 (19 reviews) | 7.0 (11 reviews) | | **Continuous event modeling** | 8.7 (17 reviews) | 7.1 (12 reviews) | | **Mechanical event simulation** | 9.2 (21 reviews) | 7.3 (14 reviews) | | **Manufacturing process simulation** | 8.0 (22 reviews) | 7.4 (14 reviews) | | **Integrate** | 8.9 (18 reviews) | 8.3 (14 reviews) | #### Environment | Feature | Ansys Mechanical | Creo | |---|---|---| | **Hardware support** | 8.4 (22 reviews) | 8.0 (16 reviews) | | **Task** | 8.4 (23 reviews) | 8.0 (16 reviews) | | **Manage Multiple Profiles** | 8.9 (22 reviews) | 7.7 (13 reviews) | | **Command Clarity** | 8.8 (23 reviews) | 8.5 (14 reviews) | ### Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Ansys Mechanical** | N/A | N/A | | **Creo** | 8.5/10 | 15 | #### Tools - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) | Feature | Ansys Mechanical | Creo | |---|---|---| | **3D/solid modeling Tools** | Not enough data | 9.2 (12 reviews) | | **Rendering Tools** | Not enough data | 8.3 (8 reviews) | | **Drawing Tools** | Not enough data | 8.9 (9 reviews) | | **Editing Tools** | Not enough data | 8.8 (8 reviews) | | **Text Editing Tools** | Not enough data | 7.9 (7 reviews) | #### File Options - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) | Feature | Ansys Mechanical | Creo | |---|---|---| | **Export Files** | Not enough data | 9.4 (9 reviews) | | **Import Files** | Not enough data | 9.3 (9 reviews) | | **File Interoperability** | Not enough data | 8.9 (9 reviews) | | **Backwards compatibility** | Not enough data | 8.8 (8 reviews) | | **File size** | Not enough data | 8.5 (10 reviews) | #### Customization - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) | Feature | Ansys Mechanical | Creo | |---|---|---| | **Custom Commands** | Not enough data | 8.1 (7 reviews) | | **Custom Scripts** | Not enough data | 8.1 (8 reviews) | | **Custom Menus** | Not enough data | 8.8 (8 reviews) | | **Custom Interface** | Not enough data | 8.1 (7 reviews) | #### Environment - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) | Feature | Ansys Mechanical | Creo | |---|---|---| | **Hardware support** | Not enough data | 8.5 (8 reviews) | | **Task-based interfaces** | Not enough data | 7.7 (8 reviews) | | **Manage Multiple Profiles** | Not enough data | 7.9 (8 reviews) | | **Command Clarity** | Not enough data | 7.3 (8 reviews) | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [Simulation & CAE Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/simulation-cae) **Unique to Creo (4):** [3D Modeling Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/3d-modeling), [Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/mechanical-computer-aided-design-mcad), [General-Purpose CAD Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/general-purpose-cad), [Additive Manufacturing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/additive-manufacturing) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Ansys Mechanical | Creo | |---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 30.7% | 27.0% | | **Mid-Market** | 35.2% | 35.4% | | **Enterprise** | 34.1% | 37.6% | ### By Industry #### Ansys Mechanical - **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 22.6% - **Automotive:** 15.5% - **Design:** 8.3% - **Higher Education:** 8.3% - **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 6.0% - **Research:** 4.8% - **Oil & Energy:** 4.8% - **Machinery:** 4.8% - **Aviation & Aerospace:** 3.6% - **Education Management:** 2.4% - **Other:** 19.0% #### Creo - **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 22.2% - **Automotive:** 20.1% - **Design:** 14.3% - **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 5.8% - **Machinery:** 4.8% - **Airlines/Aviation:** 3.2% - **Defense & Space:** 3.2% - **Aviation & Aerospace:** 2.6% - **Consumer Goods:** 2.6% - **Consumer Electronics:** 2.1% - **Other:** 19.0% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Ansys Mechanical - [Autodesk Fusion](https://www.g2.com/products/autodesk-fusion/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (520 reviews) - [Simcenter 3D](https://www.g2.com/products/simcenter-3d/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (195 reviews) - [SolidWorks Simulation](https://www.g2.com/products/solidworks-solidworks-simulation/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (60 reviews) - [Altair HyperWorks](https://www.g2.com/products/altair-hyperworks/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (56 reviews) - [Abaqus](https://www.g2.com/products/abaqus/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (54 reviews) - [Inventor Nastran](https://www.g2.com/products/inventor-nastran/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (23 reviews) - [Simcenter Femap](https://www.g2.com/products/simcenter-femap/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (17 reviews) - [Altair Inspire](https://www.g2.com/products/altair-inspire/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (76 reviews) - [Altair Hypermesh](https://www.g2.com/products/altair-hypermesh/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (99 reviews) - [COMSOL Multiphysics®](https://www.g2.com/products/comsol-multiphysics/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (36 reviews) ### Alternatives to Creo - [SOLIDWORKS](https://www.g2.com/products/solidworks/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (644 reviews) - [Designcenter Solid Edge](https://www.g2.com/products/designcenter-solid-edge/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (613 reviews) - [Autodesk Fusion](https://www.g2.com/products/autodesk-fusion/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (520 reviews) - [Inventor](https://www.g2.com/products/inventor/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (440 reviews) - [Designcenter](https://www.g2.com/products/designcenter/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (628 reviews) - [Blender](https://www.g2.com/products/blender/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (319 reviews) - [SketchUp](https://www.g2.com/products/sketchup/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1327 reviews) - [CATIA](https://www.g2.com/products/catia/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (255 reviews) - [Rhinoceros](https://www.g2.com/products/rhinoceros/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (192 reviews) - [AutoCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/autocad/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1936 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### Ansys Mechanical - Title: [What is Ansys Mechanical Apdl?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/ansys-mechanical-what-is-ansys-mechanical-apdl) — 2 comments > **Top comment:** "Ansys Mechanical APDL is a complex tool for advanced users and its bit complicated as compared to Ansys Mechanical workbench. " - Title: [How much is Ansys mechanical?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-much-is-ansys-mechanical) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "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..." ### Creo - Title: [What is Creo Parametric used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-creo-parametric-used-for) — 2 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Creo Parametric is a 3D CAD software used for designing, modeling, and simulating mechanical components. It supports parametric modeling, assembly design,..." - Title: [Who uses Creo Parametric?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/who-uses-creo-parametric) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "its a 3d,2d Computer aided design software. being used in industries at R&D departments to design new products, validate and improve existing design. " - Title: [Why Creo is called parametric?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/why-creo-is-called-parametric) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "The models in Creo should be created with parameters (dimensions and associations between shapes) to fully define the part/model Creo also has a..." --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/ansys-mechanical-vs-creo-2025-08-26)