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Compare Ansys Mechanical and OpenFOAM 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (35.4% of reviews)
Small-Business (63.6% 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 MechanicalOpenFOAM
Star Rating
(35)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (63.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about OpenFOAMSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that OpenFOAM excels in fluid analysis with a score of 8.8, which reviewers mention is particularly beneficial for complex simulations, while Ansys Mechanical, with a score of 8.4, is noted for its robust finite element analysis capabilities, scoring an impressive 9.5.
- Reviewers mention that OpenFOAM's 3D/solid modeling tools score lower at 6.2 compared to Ansys Mechanical's 8.0, indicating that users find Ansys to provide a more comprehensive suite for design tasks.
- G2 users highlight that the ease of use for OpenFOAM is rated at 6.7, which some reviewers say can be challenging for beginners, whereas Ansys Mechanical's ease of use score of 8.1 suggests a more user-friendly interface and better onboarding experience.
- Users on G2 report that OpenFOAM's quality of support is rated at 6.1, which some reviewers mention can be lacking, especially for new users, while Ansys Mechanical's support quality score of 8.3 indicates a more responsive and helpful support team.
- Reviewers mention that OpenFOAM's command clarity is rated at 7.2, which some users find less intuitive, while Ansys Mechanical shines with a score of 8.8, making it easier for users to navigate and execute tasks efficiently.
- Users say that OpenFOAM's ability to manage multiple profiles scores 7.4, which is seen as adequate, but Ansys Mechanical's score of 8.9 suggests a more seamless experience in managing different project profiles and settings.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Ansys Mechanical
No pricing availableOpenFOAM
No pricing availableFree Trial
Ansys Mechanical
No trial information availableOpenFOAM
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.9
63
8.0
26
Ease of Use
8.2
64
6.7
26
Ease of Setup
9.7
6
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.4
58
6.1
21
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
58
6.1
24
Features by Category
Design
8.2
23
6.2
11
7.4
21
6.1
11
8.2
22
6.8
11
7.0
21
7.1
12
Tools
8.6
21
8.8
13
9.6
23
6.5
8
9.3
23
6.3
8
Work
8.4
19
6.7
8
8.9
17
6.9
9
9.2
20
7.1
8
8.1
22
6.4
7
9.1
18
6.9
9
Environment
8.5
22
7.1
8
8.6
22
6.8
10
9.0
22
7.4
7
8.9
23
7.2
12
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Ansys Mechanical and OpenFOAM are categorized as Simulation & CAE
Unique Categories
Ansys Mechanical has no unique categories
OpenFOAM has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Ansys Mechanical
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
OpenFOAM
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%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
30.3%
Automotive
18.2%
Research
12.1%
Higher Education
9.1%
Oil & Energy
6.1%
Other
24.2%
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
What do you use as mesher? Are there free ones that are good for complex geometries?
1 Comment
CH
I used snappyHexMesh to mesh a complicated geometry and it did well. Many like cfMesh too. If snappyHexMesh is used, can use blockMesh to generate background...Read more
OpenFOAM has no more discussions with answers
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