# Creo Simulation vs SolidWorks Flow Simulation Comparison

| | Creo Simulation | SolidWorks Flow Simulation | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.1 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 17 | 35 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (35.7% of reviews) | Small-Business (48.5% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | 


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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Creo Simulation | SolidWorks Flow Simulation | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.5 (9 reviews) | 8.6 (30 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.7 (9 reviews) | 8.3 (30 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.3 (8 reviews) | 8.3 (30 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 7.1 (8 reviews) | 7.1 (28 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Creo Simulation

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### SolidWorks Flow Simulation

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### MEP

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Creo Simulation** | N/A | N/A |
| **SolidWorks Flow Simulation** | 8.9/10 | 11 |

#### Design

| Feature | Creo Simulation | SolidWorks Flow Simulation | 
|---|---|---|
| **Systems** | Not enough data | 9.2 (10 reviews) | 
| **3D** | Not enough data | 8.7 (9 reviews) | 
| **Documentation** | Not enough data | 8.7 (10 reviews) | 
| **Fabrication** | Not enough data | 9.0 (8 reviews) | 
| **Clash Detection** | Not enough data | 8.8 (7 reviews) | 

#### Work

| Feature | Creo Simulation | SolidWorks Flow Simulation | 
|---|---|---|
| **Integrate** | Not enough data | 8.5 (9 reviews) | 
| **Drafting** | Not enough data | 8.9 (9 reviews) | 
| **Analysis** | Not enough data | 8.8 (10 reviews) | 
| **Simulations** | Not enough data | 9.2 (10 reviews) | 

### Simulation &amp; CAE

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Creo Simulation** | 8.6/10 | 11 |
| **SolidWorks Flow Simulation** | 8.2/10 | 9 |

#### Design

| Feature | Creo Simulation | SolidWorks Flow Simulation | 
|---|---|---|
| **3D/solid modeling Tools** | 9.0 (7 reviews) | 8.8 (8 reviews) | 
| **Drawing Tools** | 8.8 (7 reviews) | 8.3 (8 reviews) | 
| **Editing Tools** | 8.3 (7 reviews) | 7.7 (8 reviews) | 
| **Rendering tools** | 8.1 (7 reviews) | 7.7 (8 reviews) | 

#### Tools

| Feature | Creo Simulation | SolidWorks Flow Simulation | 
|---|---|---|
| **Fluid analysis** | 8.1 (7 reviews) | 8.1 (8 reviews) | 
| **Finite element analysis** | 9.0 (8 reviews) | 7.7 (8 reviews) | 
| **Multibody dynamics** | 8.6 (7 reviews) | 8.1 (8 reviews) | 

#### Work

| Feature | Creo Simulation | SolidWorks Flow Simulation | 
|---|---|---|
| **Discrete event modeling** | 8.1 (6 reviews) | 8.3 (8 reviews) | 
| **Continuous event modeling** | 8.6 (6 reviews) | 8.5 (8 reviews) | 
| **Mechanical event simulation** | 8.8 (8 reviews) | 8.3 (8 reviews) | 
| **Manufacturing process simulation** | 9.2 (6 reviews) | 7.7 (8 reviews) | 
| **Integrate** | 9.0 (8 reviews) | 8.5 (8 reviews) | 

#### Environment

| Feature | Creo Simulation | SolidWorks Flow Simulation | 
|---|---|---|
| **Hardware support** | 8.6 (6 reviews) | 8.1 (8 reviews) | 
| **Task** | 8.3 (6 reviews) | 8.3 (8 reviews) | 
| **Manage Multiple Profiles** | 8.1 (6 reviews) | 9.0 (8 reviews) | 
| **Command Clarity** | 8.8 (7 reviews) | 8.8 (8 reviews) | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Simulation &amp; CAE Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/simulation-cae)


**Unique to SolidWorks Flow Simulation (1):** [MEP Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/mep)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Creo Simulation | SolidWorks Flow Simulation | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 35.7% | 48.5% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 35.7% | 27.3% | 
| **Enterprise** | 28.6% | 24.2% | 

### By Industry

#### Creo Simulation

- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 28.6%
- **Automotive:** 21.4%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 14.3%
- **Design:** 14.3%
- **Oil &amp; Energy:** 7.1%
- **Computer Software:** 7.1%
- **Biotechnology:** 7.1%

#### SolidWorks Flow Simulation

- **Information Technology and Services:** 21.2%
- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 12.1%
- **Design:** 12.1%
- **Higher Education:** 9.1%
- **Automotive:** 9.1%
- **Architecture &amp; Planning:** 6.1%
- **Oil &amp; Energy:** 3.0%
- **Military:** 3.0%
- **Medical Devices:** 3.0%
- **Machinery:** 3.0%
- **Other:** 18.2%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Creo Simulation

- [Ansys Mechanical](https://www.g2.com/products/ansys-mechanical/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (92 reviews)
- [Abaqus](https://www.g2.com/products/abaqus/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (54 reviews)
- [SOLIDWORKS](https://www.g2.com/products/solidworks/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (643 reviews)
- [MATLAB](https://www.g2.com/products/matlab/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (771 reviews)
- [Inventor](https://www.g2.com/products/inventor/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (440 reviews)
- [Autodesk Fusion](https://www.g2.com/products/autodesk-fusion/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (519 reviews)
- [Designcenter Solid Edge](https://www.g2.com/products/designcenter-solid-edge/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (606 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)
- [COMSOL Multiphysics®](https://www.g2.com/products/comsol-multiphysics/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (36 reviews)

### Alternatives to SolidWorks Flow Simulation

- [Ansys Fluent](https://www.g2.com/products/ansys-fluent/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (122 reviews)
- [MATLAB](https://www.g2.com/products/matlab/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (771 reviews)
- [COMSOL Multiphysics®](https://www.g2.com/products/comsol-multiphysics/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (36 reviews)
- [OpenFOAM](https://www.g2.com/products/openfoam/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (35 reviews)
- [Autodesk CFD](https://www.g2.com/products/autodesk-cfd/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (31 reviews)
- [Moldflow](https://www.g2.com/products/moldflow/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (28 reviews)
- [Inventor](https://www.g2.com/products/inventor/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (440 reviews)
- [Autodesk Fusion](https://www.g2.com/products/autodesk-fusion/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (519 reviews)
- [SimScale](https://www.g2.com/products/simscale/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (279 reviews)
- [Designcenter Solid Edge](https://www.g2.com/products/designcenter-solid-edge/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (606 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Creo Simulation

- Title: [Is Creo a simulation software?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-creo-a-simulation-software) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Creo is a product design CAD software. However, once you complete your CAD Design and if you have relevant license of Creo Simulation, you can get your..."

### SolidWorks Flow Simulation

No discussions available for this product.

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