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Compare Ansys Mechanical and SimScale 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (34.9% of reviews)
Small-Business (58.1% 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 (34.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Ansys MechanicalSimScale
Star Rating
(272)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (58.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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- Users report that SimScale excels in ease of use with a score of 8.7, making it more accessible for small businesses and new users, while Ansys Mechanical, with a score of 8.1, is noted for having a steeper learning curve due to its advanced features.
- Reviewers mention that Ansys Mechanical shines in finite element analysis with a high score of 9.5, indicating its robust capabilities in this area, whereas SimScale, with a score of 8.6, is seen as slightly less powerful but still effective for fluid analysis.
- G2 users highlight that SimScale's cloud-based platform allows for easier collaboration and accessibility, which is particularly beneficial for teams working remotely, while Ansys Mechanical's desktop-based solution is preferred for its comprehensive toolset but may limit flexibility.
- Users on G2 report that Ansys Mechanical offers superior multibody dynamics simulation with a score of 9.3, making it a preferred choice for complex mechanical systems, while SimScale's score of 7.4 indicates it may not meet the needs of users requiring advanced dynamics simulations.
- Reviewers mention that SimScale's support quality is rated at 9.1, reflecting a strong commitment to customer service, while Ansys Mechanical's support, rated at 8.3, is seen as adequate but not as responsive or helpful in comparison.
- Users say that SimScale's product direction is highly rated at 9.7, indicating a strong focus on innovation and user feedback, while Ansys Mechanical, with a score of 8.8, is perceived as more traditional, potentially lacking the same level of agility in adapting to user needs.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Ansys Mechanical
No pricing availableSimScale
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Ansys Mechanical
No trial information availableSimScale
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
64
8.5
249
Ease of Use
8.2
65
8.7
253
Ease of Setup
9.8
7
9.0
150
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
9.1
27
Quality of Support
8.4
59
9.2
244
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
9.1
28
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
59
9.7
248
Features by Category
Design
8.2
24
5.7
187
7.3
22
5.3
185
8.3
23
6.2
187
7.0
22
6.2
181
Tools
8.6
22
8.7
192
9.6
24
8.5
181
9.2
24
7.2
163
Work
8.3
20
7.0
154
8.8
18
7.2
155
9.2
21
7.6
162
8.0
23
6.0
144
8.9
19
7.6
162
Environment
8.5
23
8.1
171
8.6
23
7.8
165
9.0
23
8.0
165
8.9
24
8.3
184
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Ansys Mechanical and SimScale are categorized as Simulation & CAE
Unique Categories
Ansys Mechanical has no unique categories
SimScale has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Ansys Mechanical
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
SimScale
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
21.7%
Automotive
16.9%
Higher Education
8.4%
Design
8.4%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
6.0%
Other
38.6%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
22.5%
Automotive
13.9%
Aviation & Aerospace
7.5%
Higher Education
6.0%
Architecture & Planning
5.6%
Other
44.6%
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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