# Ansys SpaceClaim vs Simcenter STAR-CCM+ Comparison | | Ansys SpaceClaim | Simcenter STAR-CCM+ | |---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.1 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 60 | 178 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (56.4% of reviews) | Small-Business (39.5% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### Ansys SpaceClaim Pros: - Versatility (1 reviews) Cons: - 3D Modeling Issues (1 reviews) ### Simcenter STAR-CCM+ Pros: - Ease of Use (7 reviews) - Meshing Techniques (7 reviews) Cons: - Learning Curve (5 reviews) - Expensive Licensing (3 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Ansys SpaceClaim | Simcenter STAR-CCM+ | |---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.1 (42 reviews) | 8.5 (117 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 7.8 (43 reviews) | 8.1 (144 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 8.8 (10 reviews) | 7.9 (55 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 8.7 (9 reviews) | 7.1 (18 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 8.0 (40 reviews) | 8.6 (123 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.1 (9 reviews) | 8.6 (17 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.0 (41 reviews) | 8.3 (118 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Ansys SpaceClaim #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial Yes ### Simcenter STAR-CCM+ #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial Yes --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### 3D Modeling | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Ansys SpaceClaim** | 7.0/10 | 8 | | **Simcenter STAR-CCM+** | N/A | N/A | #### Design | Feature | Ansys SpaceClaim | Simcenter STAR-CCM+ | |---|---|---| | **Sculpting** | 7.2 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Topology** | 8.1 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Drawing** | 8.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Brush Variety ** | 5.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Effects** | 6.9 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Move | Feature | Ansys SpaceClaim | Simcenter STAR-CCM+ | |---|---|---| | **Animate** | 4.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Render** | 6.9 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Views** | 9.5 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Store & Manage | Feature | Ansys SpaceClaim | Simcenter STAR-CCM+ | |---|---|---| | **Pipeline ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Controls** | 7.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Template library ** | 5.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Generative AI | Feature | Ansys SpaceClaim | Simcenter STAR-CCM+ | |---|---|---| | **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Simulation & CAE | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Ansys SpaceClaim** | N/A | N/A | | **Simcenter STAR-CCM+** | 7.6/10 | 106 | #### Design | Feature | Ansys SpaceClaim | Simcenter STAR-CCM+ | |---|---|---| | **3D/solid modeling Tools** | Not enough data | 7.7 (86 reviews) | | **Drawing Tools** | Not enough data | 7.5 (78 reviews) | | **Editing Tools** | Not enough data | 8.0 (82 reviews) | | **Rendering tools** | Not enough data | 8.3 (77 reviews) | #### Tools | Feature | Ansys SpaceClaim | Simcenter STAR-CCM+ | |---|---|---| | **Fluid analysis** | Not enough data | 9.1 (91 reviews) | | **Finite element analysis** | Not enough data | 7.1 (59 reviews) | | **Multibody dynamics** | Not enough data | 7.2 (50 reviews) | #### Work | Feature | Ansys SpaceClaim | Simcenter STAR-CCM+ | |---|---|---| | **Discrete event modeling** | Not enough data | 7.2 (44 reviews) | | **Continuous event modeling** | Not enough data | 7.1 (47 reviews) | | **Mechanical event simulation** | Not enough data | 7.3 (40 reviews) | | **Manufacturing process simulation** | Not enough data | 6.8 (39 reviews) | | **Integrate** | Not enough data | 7.0 (49 reviews) | #### Environment | Feature | Ansys SpaceClaim | Simcenter STAR-CCM+ | |---|---|---| | **Hardware support** | Not enough data | 8.0 (67 reviews) | | **Task** | Not enough data | 7.9 (60 reviews) | | **Manage Multiple Profiles** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Command Clarity** | Not enough data | 8.5 (68 reviews) | --- ## Categories **Unique to Ansys SpaceClaim (2):** [Other CAD Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/other-cad), [3D Modeling Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/3d-modeling) **Unique to Simcenter STAR-CCM+ (1):** [Simulation & CAE Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/simulation-cae) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Ansys SpaceClaim | Simcenter STAR-CCM+ | |---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 56.4% | 39.5% | | **Mid-Market** | 32.7% | 31.8% | | **Enterprise** | 10.9% | 28.7% | ### By Industry #### Ansys SpaceClaim - **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 32.7% - **Automotive:** 9.1% - **Airlines/Aviation:** 5.5% - **Civil Engineering:** 5.5% - **Design:** 5.5% - **Machinery:** 3.6% - **Consumer Goods:** 3.6% - **Higher Education:** 3.6% - **E-Learning:** 3.6% - **Aviation & Aerospace:** 1.8% - **Other:** 25.5% #### Simcenter STAR-CCM+ - **Automotive:** 27.2% - **Aviation & Aerospace:** 13.0% - **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 12.3% - **Higher Education:** 9.9% - **Oil & Energy:** 8.6% - **Airlines/Aviation:** 4.3% - **Research:** 1.9% - **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 1.9% - **Maritime:** 1.9% - **Semiconductors:** 1.9% - **Other:** 17.3% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Ansys SpaceClaim - [Unity](https://www.g2.com/products/unity/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (364 reviews) - [SketchUp](https://www.g2.com/products/sketchup/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1324 reviews) - [Meshy](https://www.g2.com/products/meshy/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (2683 reviews) - [Recraft](https://www.g2.com/products/recraft/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (455 reviews) - [Blender](https://www.g2.com/products/blender/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (316 reviews) - [3ds Max Design](https://www.g2.com/products/3ds-max-design/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (280 reviews) - [Maya](https://www.g2.com/products/maya/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (267 reviews) - [Creo](https://www.g2.com/products/creo-2025-08-26/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (200 reviews) - [Tripo Studio](https://www.g2.com/products/tripo-studio/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (218 reviews) - [Cinema 4D](https://www.g2.com/products/cinema-4d/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (136 reviews) ### Alternatives to Simcenter STAR-CCM+ - [Ansys Fluent](https://www.g2.com/products/ansys-fluent/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (122 reviews) - [COMSOL Multiphysics®](https://www.g2.com/products/comsol-multiphysics/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (36 reviews) - [Autodesk Fusion](https://www.g2.com/products/autodesk-fusion/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (519 reviews) - [Ansys Mechanical](https://www.g2.com/products/ansys-mechanical/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (92 reviews) - [Altair Inspire](https://www.g2.com/products/altair-inspire/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (76 reviews) - [MATLAB](https://www.g2.com/products/matlab/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (770 reviews) - [SOLIDWORKS](https://www.g2.com/products/solidworks/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (643 reviews) - [SimScale](https://www.g2.com/products/simscale/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (279 reviews) - [Onshape](https://www.g2.com/products/onshape/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (695 reviews) - [Inventor](https://www.g2.com/products/inventor/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (440 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### Ansys SpaceClaim - Title: [How do I open Ansys SpaceClaim?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-do-i-open-ansys-spaceclaim) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "I will open Ansys Spaceclaim in two ways. 1. Open directly from start menu. 2. I will open from Ansys workspace for editing model." - Title: [aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa](https://www.g2.com/discussions/32037-aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa-aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa-aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "aaaaaaaaaaaaaaa aaaaaaaaaa aaaaaaaaaaaaa aa aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa aaaaa aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa aaaa aa a..." ### Simcenter STAR-CCM+ - Title: [What is Simcenter STAR-CCM+ used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-simcenter-star-ccm-used-for) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "STAR CCM+ is used for the simulation of Fluid, Thermal, Reactive, Multiphase flow problems." - Title: [What is Star CD?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-star-cd) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "STAR CD is the old branding of the software when it was owned by CD-Adapco. Some people still refer to the current software as STAR or STAR CD or STAR-CCM+...." --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/ansys-spaceclaim-vs-simcenter-star-ccm)