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Compare COMSOL Multiphysics® and Inventor Nastran 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (36.1% of reviews)
Enterprise (40.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
COMSOL Multiphysics®
Star Rating
(36)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (36.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about COMSOL Multiphysics®Inventor Nastran
Star Rating
(23)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (40.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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- Users report that COMSOL Multiphysics® excels in finite element analysis with a score of 9.4, while Inventor Nastran, although competent, scores lower at 7.5. Reviewers mention that the robust capabilities in COMSOL allow for more complex simulations, particularly in multi-physics scenarios.
- Reviewers say that the 3D/solid modeling tools in COMSOL Multiphysics® are rated at 8.5, providing a comprehensive suite for modeling, whereas Inventor Nastran's tools are not as highly rated, leading users to feel that they have fewer options for detailed design work.
- Users on G2 highlight that the quality of support for COMSOL Multiphysics® is rated at 7.8, which is significantly better than Inventor Nastran's 6.7. Reviewers mention that timely and knowledgeable support from COMSOL has been crucial for their project success.
- G2 users report that the drawing tools in Inventor Nastran are rated at 8.9, which is higher than COMSOL's 8.1. Users say that this makes Inventor Nastran particularly strong for creating detailed technical drawings, which is essential for engineering documentation.
- Reviewers mention that COMSOL Multiphysics® shines in fluid analysis with a score of 8.7, while Inventor Nastran does not specialize in this area, leading users to prefer COMSOL for projects requiring fluid dynamics simulations.
- Users report that the ease of use for Inventor Nastran is slightly better at 7.1 compared to COMSOL's 6.9. Reviewers mention that this makes Inventor Nastran more accessible for new users, particularly those who may not have extensive experience with simulation software.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
COMSOL Multiphysics®
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Inventor Nastran
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.0
32
7.5
22
Ease of Use
6.9
32
7.1
22
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
Not enough data
Quality of Support
7.8
26
6.6
22
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
7.7
31
7.3
22
Features by Category
Design
8.5
8
Not enough data
8.9
9
Not enough data
8.3
9
Not enough data
8.1
7
Not enough data
Tools
8.7
5
Not enough data
9.4
9
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
Work
8.3
5
Not enough data
7.3
5
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
Environment
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
COMSOL Multiphysics® and Inventor Nastran are categorized as Simulation & CAE
Unique Categories
COMSOL Multiphysics® has no unique categories
Inventor Nastran has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
COMSOL Multiphysics®
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Inventor Nastran
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
Higher Education
22.2%
Research
16.7%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
8.3%
Medical Devices
5.6%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
5.6%
Other
41.7%
Automotive
31.8%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
13.6%
Information Technology and Services
13.6%
Staffing and Recruiting
9.1%
Oil & Energy
9.1%
Other
22.7%
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Discussions
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Inventor Nastran has no discussions with answers
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