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Compare Ansys Mechanical and FlexSim 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (35.4% of reviews)
Enterprise (45.1% 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)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Ansys MechanicalFlexSim
Star Rating
(57)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (45.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about FlexSimSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that FlexSim excels in discrete event modeling with a score of 8.8, making it a preferred choice for simulating complex systems, while Ansys Mechanical, with a score of 8.2, is noted for its strength in continuous event modeling, which is beneficial for processes that require a steady flow.
- Reviewers mention that FlexSim's manufacturing process simulation feature stands out with a score of 9.2, highlighting its effectiveness in optimizing production workflows, whereas Ansys Mechanical, scoring 7.9, is perceived as less robust in this area, focusing more on mechanical simulations.
- G2 users indicate that Ansys Mechanical shines in finite element analysis with a high score of 9.5, making it ideal for structural simulations, while FlexSim's score of 8.1 in the same category suggests it may not be as comprehensive for users needing detailed structural insights.
- Users on G2 report that FlexSim's model creation capabilities are impressive, scoring 8.7, which allows for intuitive and efficient model development, while Ansys Mechanical's editing tools, scoring 8.0, are noted for their effectiveness but may not be as user-friendly as FlexSim's offerings.
- Reviewers mention that FlexSim's quality of support is rated at 8.8, indicating a strong customer service experience, while Ansys Mechanical, with a score of 8.3, is still regarded as supportive but may not match the responsiveness of FlexSim's team.
- Users say that both products have similar star ratings of 4.4, but FlexSim's larger market segment in enterprise solutions (45.1%) suggests it may be more tailored for larger organizations, while Ansys Mechanical's focus on mid-market (35.0%) could appeal to smaller businesses looking for robust simulation tools.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Ansys Mechanical
No pricing availableFlexSim
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Ansys Mechanical
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Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
63
8.5
40
Ease of Use
8.2
64
7.4
40
Ease of Setup
9.7
6
8.5
10
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
7.9
8
Quality of Support
8.4
58
8.8
38
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
8.5
9
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
58
8.4
37
Features by Category
Design
8.2
23
8.0
14
7.4
21
Feature Not Available
8.2
22
Feature Not Available
7.0
21
Feature Not Available
Tools
8.6
21
Feature Not Available
9.6
23
Feature Not Available
9.3
23
Feature Not Available
Work
8.4
19
8.8
17
8.9
17
8.0
14
9.2
20
Feature Not Available
8.1
22
9.2
14
9.1
18
7.6
11
Environment
8.5
22
8.1
15
8.6
22
8.2
17
9.0
22
Feature Not Available
8.9
23
7.9
17
Model Development
Not enough data
7.8
13
Not enough data
8.1
13
Not enough data
8.7
15
Performance Metrics
Not enough data
8.5
14
Not enough data
8.5
14
Visualizations
Not enough data
8.7
13
Not enough data
8.1
14
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Scenario Analysis
Not enough data
7.2
6
Not enough data
7.8
6
Not enough data
8.5
8
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Ansys Mechanical and FlexSim are categorized as Simulation & CAE
Unique Categories
Ansys Mechanical has no unique categories
FlexSim is categorized as Business Process Simulation
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Ansys Mechanical
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
FlexSim
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%
Automotive
15.7%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
9.8%
Higher Education
9.8%
Logistics and Supply Chain
7.8%
Industrial Automation
7.8%
Other
49.0%
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
Ansys Mechanical has no more discussions with answers
How to communicate with other software, such as MATLAB Simulink?
2 Comments
MC
FlexSim is able to connect with any application using C++. Here are some relevant links from the FlexSim documentation...Read more
What is FlexSim used for?
1 Comment
Official Response from FlexSim
FlexSim is used to model and analyze to model any process, allowing you to better understand what is happening and then experiment to see how the system...Read more
Which software is best for simulation?
1 Comment
RJ
For Simulation, the best software is "ANYLOGIC" because it features multi-method simulation that can help you bring diversity and complexity to your model....Read more
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