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Compare Ansys Mechanical and SolidWorks Simulation 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (35.4% of reviews)
Mid-Market (49.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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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 MechanicalSolidWorks Simulation
Star Rating
(58)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (49.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about SolidWorks SimulationSummary
AI Generated Summary
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- Users report that Ansys Mechanical excels in finite element analysis with a score of 9.5, while SolidWorks Simulation follows with a score of 8.4, indicating that Ansys provides more advanced capabilities for complex simulations.
- Reviewers mention that SolidWorks Simulation offers superior 3D/solid modeling tools, scoring 9.3 compared to Ansys Mechanical's 8.0, making it a better choice for users focused on detailed design work.
- G2 users highlight that Ansys Mechanical has a strong integration capability with a score of 9.0, which is higher than SolidWorks Simulation's 8.6, suggesting that Ansys may be more effective in connecting with other software tools in a workflow.
- Users on G2 note that SolidWorks Simulation shines in drawing tools, achieving a score of 9.1, while Ansys Mechanical scores lower at 7.1, indicating that SolidWorks may be more user-friendly for creating technical drawings.
- Reviewers say that both products have similar hardware support ratings of 8.3, but users report that Ansys Mechanical's command clarity, rated at 8.8, provides a more intuitive user experience compared to SolidWorks Simulation's 8.4.
- Users report that while both products have strong customization options, Ansys Mechanical's custom commands and scripts are particularly praised for their flexibility, which may appeal to advanced users looking for tailored solutions.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Ansys Mechanical
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Ansys Mechanical
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No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.9
63
8.3
41
Ease of Use
8.2
64
8.5
41
Ease of Setup
9.7
6
8.7
5
Ease of Admin
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Quality of Support
8.4
58
8.5
36
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
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Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
58
8.2
38
Features by Category
Design
8.2
23
9.1
21
7.4
21
9.0
20
8.2
22
9.0
21
7.0
21
8.1
20
Tools
8.6
21
8.1
19
9.6
23
8.3
21
9.3
23
8.6
18
Work
8.4
19
7.7
18
8.9
17
7.9
18
9.2
20
8.5
19
8.1
22
8.1
17
9.1
18
8.5
19
Environment
8.5
22
8.2
18
8.6
22
8.3
16
9.0
22
7.8
15
8.9
23
8.3
19
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Tools - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
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File Options - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
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Customization - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
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Environment - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Ansys Mechanical and SolidWorks Simulation are categorized as Simulation & CAE
Unique Categories
Ansys Mechanical has no unique categories
SolidWorks Simulation is categorized as Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Ansys Mechanical
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
SolidWorks Simulation
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
23.6%
Design
16.4%
Higher Education
12.7%
Oil & Energy
7.3%
Machinery
7.3%
Other
32.7%
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
Ansys Mechanical has no more discussions with answers
What is the use of Solidworks software?
2 Comments
SS
Solidworks is a solid modelling tool that best describes it as a tool which can model the complex machine components and mechanisms.
Also Solidworks has a...Read more
SolidWorks Simulation has no more discussions with answers
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