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Compare Ansys Sherlock and SolidWorks Flow Simulation 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (40.7% of reviews)
Small-Business (48.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Ansys Sherlock
Star Rating
(35)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (40.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Ansys SherlockSolidWorks Flow Simulation
Star Rating
(35)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (48.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about SolidWorks Flow SimulationSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that SolidWorks Flow Simulation excels in its 3D/solid modeling tools, scoring 8.8, which reviewers mention makes it easier to visualize complex designs compared to Ansys Sherlock's score of 7.1 in the same category.
- Reviewers mention that SolidWorks Flow Simulation's documentation is rated at 8.7, providing comprehensive guides and resources, while users on G2 note that Ansys Sherlock's documentation could be more detailed, reflected in its lower score of 8.4.
- G2 users highlight SolidWorks Flow Simulation's superior simulation capabilities, with a score of 9.2, allowing for more accurate predictions in fluid dynamics, whereas Ansys Sherlock, with a score of 8.1, is seen as less robust in this area.
- Users say that the quality of support for Ansys Sherlock is rated higher at 8.6, with many reviewers mentioning prompt responses and helpful resources, while SolidWorks Flow Simulation's support is rated at 8.3, indicating a slight edge for Ansys in customer service.
- Reviewers mention that SolidWorks Flow Simulation's integration capabilities score 8.5, making it easier to work with other tools in the design process, while Ansys Sherlock's integration is rated lower at 7.8, which some users find limiting.
- Users report that the command clarity in SolidWorks Flow Simulation is rated at 8.8, making it user-friendly, while Ansys Sherlock's score of 7.6 suggests that some users find its interface less intuitive, impacting their overall experience.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Ansys Sherlock
No pricing availableSolidWorks Flow Simulation
No pricing availableFree Trial
Ansys Sherlock
Free Trial is available
SolidWorks Flow Simulation
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.4
19
8.6
30
Ease of Use
8.2
20
8.3
30
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.6
19
8.3
30
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.1
18
7.1
28
Features by Category
Design
Not enough data
9.2
10
Not enough data
8.7
9
Not enough data
8.7
10
Not enough data
9.0
8
Not enough data
8.8
7
Work
Not enough data
8.5
9
Not enough data
8.9
9
Not enough data
8.8
10
Not enough data
9.2
10
Design
7.1
12
8.8
8
Feature Not Available
8.3
8
7.5
12
7.7
8
Feature Not Available
7.7
8
Tools
Feature Not Available
8.1
8
7.7
14
7.7
8
7.1
11
8.1
8
Work
7.8
9
8.3
8
Feature Not Available
8.5
8
7.7
10
8.3
8
Feature Not Available
7.7
8
Feature Not Available
8.5
8
Environment
7.8
10
8.1
8
7.5
10
8.3
8
Feature Not Available
9.0
8
7.6
13
8.8
8
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Ansys Sherlock and SolidWorks Flow Simulation are categorized as Simulation & CAE
Unique Categories
Ansys Sherlock has no unique categories
SolidWorks Flow Simulation is categorized as MEP
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Ansys Sherlock
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
SolidWorks Flow 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
Automotive
25.9%
Design
11.1%
Aviation & Aerospace
11.1%
Airlines/Aviation
11.1%
Telecommunications
7.4%
Other
33.3%
Information Technology and Services
21.2%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
12.1%
Design
12.1%
Higher Education
9.1%
Automotive
9.1%
Other
36.4%
Alternatives
Discussions
Ansys Sherlock has no discussions with answers
SolidWorks Flow Simulation has no discussions with answers
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