# Autodesk Fusion, Simulink vs Simcenter Amesim Comparison | | Autodesk Fusion | Simulink | Simcenter Amesim | |---|---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.2 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 519 | 98 | 121 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (68.4% of reviews) | Enterprise (43.2% of reviews) | Small-Business (38.0% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | $680.00 1 Subscription Per Year | No pricing available | No pricing available | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### Autodesk Fusion Pros: - Ease of Use (29 reviews) - Features (21 reviews) Cons: - Difficult Learning (11 reviews) - Learning Curve (11 reviews) ### Simulink **Not enough data** ### Simcenter Amesim Pros: - Libraries (7 reviews) - Ease of Use (5 reviews) Cons: - Expensive (4 reviews) - Learning Curve (4 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Autodesk Fusion | Simulink | Simcenter Amesim | |---|---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.8 (446 reviews) | 8.4 (82 reviews) | 8.3 (76 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 8.6 (451 reviews) | 8.0 (88 reviews) | 8.2 (101 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 8.8 (119 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.7 (52 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 8.5 (54 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.9 (25 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 8.4 (393 reviews) | 7.9 (86 reviews) | 8.9 (76 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.8 (55 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.6 (23 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.0 (441 reviews) | 8.9 (87 reviews) | 9.2 (73 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Autodesk Fusion #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: Autodesk Fusion Price: $680.00 1 Subscription Per Year Description: Autodesk Fusion is a cloud-based 3D modeling, CAD, CAM, CAE, and PCB software platform for professional product design and manufacturing. Key Features: - Design and engineer products how you want to ensure aesthetics, form, fit, and function. - Engineer, design, and create anything with comprehensive electronics and PCB design tools. - Save time and money and get quality parts out the door faster. [Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/autodesk-fusion/pricing) #### Free Trial Yes ### Simulink #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### Simcenter Amesim #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial Yes --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Autodesk Fusion** | 8.7/10 | 180 | | **Simulink** | N/A | N/A | | **Simcenter Amesim** | N/A | N/A | #### CAD to CAM | Feature | Autodesk Fusion | Simulink | Simcenter Amesim | |---|---|---|---| | **CAD-CAM Import** | 8.9 (152 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **CAM Data Exchange** | 8.8 (138 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **CAD/CAM Compatibility** | 8.8 (148 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### CNC Programming | Feature | Autodesk Fusion | Simulink | Simcenter Amesim | |---|---|---|---| | **CNC Workflows** | 8.7 (138 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **CNC Feature Recognition** | 8.4 (130 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Programming Control** | 8.4 (130 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Machining | Feature | Autodesk Fusion | Simulink | Simcenter Amesim | |---|---|---|---| | **Job Set-up** | 8.5 (135 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Operations** | 8.7 (133 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Tooling and Toolpaths** | 8.7 (135 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### General-Purpose CAD | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Autodesk Fusion** | 8.6/10 | 102 | | **Simulink** | N/A | N/A | | **Simcenter Amesim** | N/A | N/A | #### Design | Feature | Autodesk Fusion | Simulink | Simcenter Amesim | |---|---|---|---| | **Drawing** | 9.1 (100 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Modeling** | 9.2 (100 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Visualize ** | 9.1 (99 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Rendering** | 8.8 (97 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Edit | Feature | Autodesk Fusion | Simulink | Simcenter Amesim | |---|---|---|---| | **File Import ** | 8.4 (96 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Push/Pull** | 8.7 (92 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Views** | 8.8 (94 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Grips ** | 8.7 (87 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Collaboration | Feature | Autodesk Fusion | Simulink | Simcenter Amesim | |---|---|---|---| | **Annotate** | 8.1 (86 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Documentation ** | 8.1 (94 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data Extract** | 8.3 (90 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### CAD Libraries | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Autodesk Fusion** | 8.6/10 | 31 | | **Simulink** | N/A | N/A | | **Simcenter Amesim** | N/A | N/A | #### Library | Feature | Autodesk Fusion | Simulink | Simcenter Amesim | |---|---|---|---| | **Categorize** | 9.1 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Search** | 8.3 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Deduplication** | 8.3 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Feedback** | 8.5 (26 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### CAD | Feature | Autodesk Fusion | Simulink | Simcenter Amesim | |---|---|---|---| | **Types** | 8.6 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Models** | 8.9 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Compatibility** | 9.1 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Integration | Feature | Autodesk Fusion | Simulink | Simcenter Amesim | |---|---|---|---| | **Catalogs** | 8.6 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **CAD & PLM** | 8.7 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **ERP** | 8.3 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### CAD Data Exchange | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Autodesk Fusion** | 8.7/10 | 28 | | **Simulink** | N/A | N/A | | **Simcenter Amesim** | N/A | N/A | #### Data | Feature | Autodesk Fusion | Simulink | Simcenter Amesim | |---|---|---|---| | **3D Format** | 9.0 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data Quality** | 8.7 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Extra Information** | 8.4 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Standard Format** | 8.6 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Translate** | 8.6 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Validation** | 8.8 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Logistics | Feature | Autodesk Fusion | Simulink | Simcenter Amesim | |---|---|---|---| | **Integrate** | 8.5 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Additive Manufacturing | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Autodesk Fusion** | 8.1/10 | 191 | | **Simulink** | N/A | N/A | | **Simcenter Amesim** | N/A | N/A | #### File Support - Additive Manufacturing | Feature | Autodesk Fusion | Simulink | Simcenter Amesim | |---|---|---|---| | **STL Compatible** | 9.0 (178 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **3MF Compatible** | 8.7 (100 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **OBJ Compatible** | 8.7 (142 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### File Editing - Additive Manufacturing | Feature | Autodesk Fusion | Simulink | Simcenter Amesim | |---|---|---|---| | **Mesh Repair** | 7.8 (144 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **File Editing** | 8.6 (171 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Software Integrations - Additive Manufacturing | Feature | Autodesk Fusion | Simulink | Simcenter Amesim | |---|---|---|---| | **Standalone Slicer** | 7.8 (127 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Inetgrated 3D Modeling** | 9.1 (167 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Software Type - Additive Manufacturing | Feature | Autodesk Fusion | Simulink | Simcenter Amesim | |---|---|---|---| | **Cloud-based Platform** | 8.5 (173 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Downloadable Application** | 8.9 (170 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Generative AI - Additive Manufacturing | Feature | Autodesk Fusion | Simulink | Simcenter Amesim | |---|---|---|---| | **AI Text-to-Image** | 6.0 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text-to-3D** | 6.1 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Building Preparation - Additive Manufacturing | Feature | Autodesk Fusion | Simulink | Simcenter Amesim | |---|---|---|---| | **Material Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Building Simulation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Slicing Optimization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### CAD Viewers | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Autodesk Fusion** | 8.7/10 | 117 | | **Simulink** | N/A | N/A | | **Simcenter Amesim** | N/A | N/A | #### File Options | Feature | Autodesk Fusion | Simulink | Simcenter Amesim | |---|---|---|---| | **Import files** | 9.1 (111 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Export files** | 8.7 (109 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **View 2D files** | 8.3 (105 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **View 3D files** | 9.3 (112 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Batch convert files** | 7.9 (73 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **File size** | 8.4 (101 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Tools | Feature | Autodesk Fusion | Simulink | Simcenter Amesim | |---|---|---|---| | **Dimensioning tools** | 8.3 (112 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Change units** | 8.8 (109 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **3D/solid modeling tools** | 9.2 (109 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Design | Feature | Autodesk Fusion | Simulink | Simcenter Amesim | |---|---|---|---| | **Drawing** | 8.8 (111 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### PCB Design | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Autodesk Fusion** | 8.5/10 | 36 | | **Simulink** | N/A | N/A | | **Simcenter Amesim** | N/A | N/A | #### Design | Feature | Autodesk Fusion | Simulink | Simcenter Amesim | |---|---|---|---| | **PCB layout editing** | 8.5 (31 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Schematic editor** | 8.4 (32 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Tools | Feature | Autodesk Fusion | Simulink | Simcenter Amesim | |---|---|---|---| | **3D modeling tools** | 9.1 (34 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Component placement** | 8.8 (34 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Library | Feature | Autodesk Fusion | Simulink | Simcenter Amesim | |---|---|---|---| | **Component libraries** | 8.3 (32 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Platform | Feature | Autodesk Fusion | Simulink | Simcenter Amesim | |---|---|---|---| | **Board size** | 8.6 (33 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Layers** | 8.5 (32 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Customization | Feature | Autodesk Fusion | Simulink | Simcenter Amesim | |---|---|---|---| | **Custom commands** | 7.8 (33 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Custom interface** | 8.2 (32 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Simulation & CAE | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Autodesk Fusion** | 8.4/10 | 127 | | **Simulink** | 8.3/10 | 22 | | **Simcenter Amesim** | 7.1/10 | 64 | #### Design | Feature | Autodesk Fusion | Simulink | Simcenter Amesim | |---|---|---|---| | **3D/solid modeling Tools** | 9.1 (116 reviews) | 8.3 (14 reviews) | 5.9 (49 reviews) | | **Drawing Tools** | 8.8 (117 reviews) | 8.3 (15 reviews) | 6.6 (51 reviews) | | **Editing Tools** | 9.0 (116 reviews) | 8.8 (15 reviews) | 6.9 (51 reviews) | | **Rendering tools** | 8.6 (108 reviews) | 7.6 (11 reviews) | 5.8 (49 reviews) | #### Tools | Feature | Autodesk Fusion | Simulink | Simcenter Amesim | |---|---|---|---| | **Fluid analysis** | 7.2 (63 reviews) | 8.2 (12 reviews) | 7.8 (50 reviews) | | **Finite element analysis** | 8.4 (81 reviews) | 8.2 (13 reviews) | 6.0 (49 reviews) | | **Multibody dynamics** | 8.1 (73 reviews) | 8.2 (13 reviews) | 7.5 (49 reviews) | #### Work | Feature | Autodesk Fusion | Simulink | Simcenter Amesim | |---|---|---|---| | **Discrete event modeling** | 8.0 (66 reviews) | 9.1 (15 reviews) | 8.0 (48 reviews) | | **Continuous event modeling** | 8.2 (67 reviews) | 8.4 (16 reviews) | 8.4 (50 reviews) | | **Mechanical event simulation** | 8.4 (83 reviews) | 8.6 (13 reviews) | 7.9 (52 reviews) | | **Manufacturing process simulation** | 8.4 (76 reviews) | 8.3 (8 reviews) | 6.0 (46 reviews) | | **Integrate** | 8.2 (72 reviews) | 8.2 (13 reviews) | 7.9 (45 reviews) | #### Environment | Feature | Autodesk Fusion | Simulink | Simcenter Amesim | |---|---|---|---| | **Hardware support** | 8.6 (97 reviews) | 7.7 (14 reviews) | 7.2 (46 reviews) | | **Task** | 8.6 (87 reviews) | 8.0 (17 reviews) | 7.2 (48 reviews) | | **Manage Multiple Profiles** | 8.4 (84 reviews) | 8.2 (10 reviews) | 6.8 (46 reviews) | | **Command Clarity** | 9.1 (102 reviews) | 8.7 (17 reviews) | 8.1 (52 reviews) | ### Systems Engineering And MBSE | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Autodesk Fusion** | N/A | N/A | | **Simulink** | N/A | N/A | | **Simcenter Amesim** | 7.3/10 | 29 | #### Systems Modeling | Feature | Autodesk Fusion | Simulink | Simcenter Amesim | |---|---|---|---| | **Systems Modeling Language (SysML)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.7 (24 reviews) | | **Unified Modeling Language (UML)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.1 (23 reviews) | | **Model Based testing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (26 reviews) | | **Graphical programming** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.7 (25 reviews) | | **Drag and Drop** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (25 reviews) | #### Requirements | Feature | Autodesk Fusion | Simulink | Simcenter Amesim | |---|---|---|---| | **Requirements traceablity** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.9 (21 reviews) | | **Requirements analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.5 (22 reviews) | | **Requirements priortization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.0 (23 reviews) | #### Collaboration | Feature | Autodesk Fusion | Simulink | Simcenter Amesim | |---|---|---|---| | **Distributed use** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.4 (22 reviews) | | **Stakeholder collaboration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.4 (23 reviews) | #### Debugging | Feature | Autodesk Fusion | Simulink | Simcenter Amesim | |---|---|---|---| | **Automatic error list** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (24 reviews) | | **Breakpoints** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.7 (23 reviews) | ### Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Autodesk Fusion** | 8.9/10 | 22 | | **Simulink** | N/A | N/A | | **Simcenter Amesim** | N/A | N/A | #### Tools - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) | Feature | Autodesk Fusion | Simulink | Simcenter Amesim | |---|---|---|---| | **3D/solid modeling Tools** | 8.8 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Rendering Tools** | 8.7 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Drawing Tools** | 9.1 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Editing Tools** | 9.1 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Text Editing Tools** | 8.7 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### File Options - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) | Feature | Autodesk Fusion | Simulink | Simcenter Amesim | |---|---|---|---| | **Export Files** | 9.2 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Import Files** | 9.1 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **File Interoperability** | 8.9 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Backwards compatibility** | 9.3 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **File size** | 8.7 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Customization - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) | Feature | Autodesk Fusion | Simulink | Simcenter Amesim | |---|---|---|---| | **Custom Commands** | 8.5 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Custom Scripts** | 8.8 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Custom Menus** | 8.4 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Custom Interface** | 8.9 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Environment - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) | Feature | Autodesk Fusion | Simulink | Simcenter Amesim | |---|---|---|---| | **Hardware support** | 8.8 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Task-based interfaces** | 9.0 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Manage Multiple Profiles** | 8.5 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Command Clarity** | 9.3 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [Simulation & CAE Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/simulation-cae) **Unique to Autodesk Fusion (9):** [CAD Viewers](https://www.g2.com/categories/cad-viewers), [Additive Manufacturing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/additive-manufacturing), [CAD Data Exchange Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cad-data-exchange), [CAD Libraries](https://www.g2.com/categories/cad-libraries), [Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/computer-aided-manufacturing-cam), [Sketching Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/sketching), [Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/mechanical-computer-aided-design-mcad), [General-Purpose CAD Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/general-purpose-cad), [PCB Design Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/pcb-design) **Unique to Simcenter Amesim (1):** [Systems Engineering & MBSE Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/systems-engineering-and-mbse) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Autodesk Fusion | Simulink | Simcenter Amesim | |---|---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 68.4% | 22.1% | 38.0% | | **Mid-Market** | 21.7% | 34.7% | 25.9% | | **Enterprise** | 9.9% | 43.2% | 36.1% | ### By Industry #### Autodesk Fusion - **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 16.1% - **Design:** 13.9% - **Automotive:** 8.2% - **Higher Education:** 5.0% - **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 4.0% - **Consumer Goods:** 3.6% - **Construction:** 2.8% - **Machinery:** 2.4% - **Medical Devices:** 2.4% - **Manufacturing:** 2.2% - **Other:** 39.6% #### Simulink - **Information Technology and Services:** 17.9% - **Automotive:** 13.7% - **Higher Education:** 10.5% - **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 8.4% - **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 6.3% - **Computer Software:** 4.2% - **Airlines/Aviation:** 3.2% - **Defense & Space:** 3.2% - **Research:** 3.2% - **Aviation & Aerospace:** 2.1% - **Other:** 27.4% #### Simcenter Amesim - **Automotive:** 30.9% - **Aviation & Aerospace:** 12.7% - **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 11.8% - **Airlines/Aviation:** 8.2% - **Higher Education:** 4.5% - **Defense & Space:** 4.5% - **Shipbuilding:** 3.6% - **Computer Software:** 3.6% - **Research:** 2.7% - **Consulting:** 1.8% - **Other:** 15.5% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Autodesk Fusion - [SOLIDWORKS](https://www.g2.com/products/solidworks/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (643 reviews) - [Onshape](https://www.g2.com/products/onshape/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (695 reviews) - [Designcenter Solid Edge](https://www.g2.com/products/designcenter-solid-edge/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (599 reviews) - [Altium Develop](https://www.g2.com/products/altium-develop/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (997 reviews) - [Creo](https://www.g2.com/products/creo-2025-08-26/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (200 reviews) - [SketchUp](https://www.g2.com/products/sketchup/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1324 reviews) - [Designcenter NX](https://www.g2.com/products/designcenter-nx/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (527 reviews) - [CATIA](https://www.g2.com/products/catia/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (255 reviews) - [MATLAB](https://www.g2.com/products/matlab/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (770 reviews) - [DraftSight](https://www.g2.com/products/draftsight/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (208 reviews) ### Alternatives to Simulink - [Scilab](https://www.g2.com/products/scilab/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (64 reviews) - [GNU Octave](https://www.g2.com/products/gnu-octave/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (55 reviews) - [NI Multisim](https://www.g2.com/products/ni-multisim/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (42 reviews) - [COMSOL Multiphysics®](https://www.g2.com/products/comsol-multiphysics/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (36 reviews) - [PSIM](https://www.g2.com/products/psim/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (27 reviews) - [SimPy](https://www.g2.com/products/simpy/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (5 reviews) - [SOLIDWORKS](https://www.g2.com/products/solidworks/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (643 reviews) - [Ansys Fluent](https://www.g2.com/products/ansys-fluent/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (122 reviews) - [Inventor](https://www.g2.com/products/inventor/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (440 reviews) - [PLECS](https://www.g2.com/products/plecs/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (26 reviews) ### Alternatives to Simcenter Amesim - [MATLAB](https://www.g2.com/products/matlab/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (770 reviews) - [Modelica](https://www.g2.com/products/modelica/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (21 reviews) - [SOLIDWORKS](https://www.g2.com/products/solidworks/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (643 reviews) - [Inventor](https://www.g2.com/products/inventor/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (440 reviews) - [Onshape](https://www.g2.com/products/onshape/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (695 reviews) - [Automation Studio](https://www.g2.com/products/automation-studio/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (48 reviews) - [SimScale](https://www.g2.com/products/simscale/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (279 reviews) - [Ansys Fluent](https://www.g2.com/products/ansys-fluent/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (122 reviews) - [LabVIEW](https://www.g2.com/products/labview/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (192 reviews) - [Epsilon3](https://www.g2.com/products/epsilon3/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (260 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### Autodesk Fusion - Title: [Does Fusion 360 require cloud credits?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/cloud-credits) — 2 comments, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "Each annual subscription comes with 100 cloud credits. Cloud credits are needed for advanced simulation, generative design, and cloud-rendering." - Title: [What do I need to run Fusion 360?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/system-requirements-7d07ee73-2cf0-420d-bb26-c8985e5c3cc8) — 2 comments, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "Operating System Apple® macOS™ Mojave v10.14;Apple® macOS™ High Sierra v10.13; Apple® macOS™ Sierra v10.12 Note: Support for Mac® OS® X v10.11.x (El..." - Title: [What is Fusion 360 used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-fusion-360-used-for) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Fusion 360 is a start-to-finish product design and development tool. Fusion's core product offerings include CAD/CAM/CAE and PCB design capabilities. With..." - Title: [Is Fusion 360 still free for hobbyists?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/fusion-360-is-fusion-360-still-free-for-hobbyists) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Yes, you just have to use the Educational Version. And you can only have 10 editable/active projects. If you want more than 10 projects, you have to make..." - Title: [Is Fusion 360 a CAD software?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-fusion-360-a-cad-software) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Yes, and so much more." ### Simulink No discussions available for this product. ### Simcenter Amesim - Title: [What is Simcenter Nastran?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-simcenter-nastran) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Simcenter Nastran is a finite element method (FEM) solver for computational performance, accuracy and reliability. It is a software solution for linear and..." - Title: [What is Siemens Simcenter?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-siemens-simcenter) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Simcenter is a set of simulation and test solutions enabling engineers to model and simulate complexity of different systems, explore different design..." - Title: [Is AMESim open source?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-amesim-open-source) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Simcenter Amesim is a commercial software, but it can integrate open-source codes such as Modelica" - Title: [What does AMESim stand for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-does-amesim-stand-for) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "AMESim comes from "Advanced Modeling Environment for SIMulation". you can find more information about the history of Simcenter Amesim in this blog post:..." - Title: [How can i develop python scripts to automate postprocessing in AMESim? MATLAB or python is better?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/36595-how-can-i-develop-python-scripts-to-automate-postprocessing-in-amesim-matlab-or-python-is-better) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Hi! I have been facing similar problems regarding post-processing and proper recording of parameter changes and their effects on specific signals. I..." --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/autodesk-fusion-vs-simulink-vs-simcenter-amesim)