# Dymola, SolidWorks Simulation vs Ansys Mechanical Comparison

| | Dymola | SolidWorks Simulation | Ansys Mechanical | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.2 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 35 | 60 | 92 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (42.3% of reviews) | Mid-Market (47.4% of reviews) | Mid-Market (35.2% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Dymola

**Not enough data**

### SolidWorks Simulation

Pros:
- Ease of Use (3 reviews)
- Accuracy (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Complexity (1 reviews)
- Export Issues (1 reviews)

### Ansys Mechanical

Pros:
- Ease of Use (3 reviews)
- Design Usability (2 reviews)

Cons:
- Meshing Issues (1 reviews)
- Missing Features (1 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Dymola | SolidWorks Simulation | Ansys Mechanical | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.7 (21 reviews) | 8.3 (43 reviews) | 8.9 (65 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.0 (21 reviews) | 8.4 (43 reviews) | 8.2 (66 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | Not enough data | 8.3 (7 reviews) | 9.8 (8 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 7.6 (20 reviews) | 8.4 (38 reviews) | 8.4 (59 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.8 (19 reviews) | 8.3 (40 reviews) | 8.8 (60 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Dymola

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### SolidWorks Simulation

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Ansys Mechanical

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Simulation & CAE

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Dymola** | N/A | N/A |
| **SolidWorks Simulation** | 8.3/10 | 25 |
| **Ansys Mechanical** | 8.5/10 | 28 |

#### Design

| Feature | Dymola | SolidWorks Simulation | Ansys Mechanical | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **3D/solid modeling Tools** | Not enough data | 9.1 (22 reviews) | 8.1 (23 reviews) | 
| **Drawing Tools** | Not enough data | 9.0 (21 reviews) | 7.2 (21 reviews) | 
| **Editing Tools** | Not enough data | 8.9 (22 reviews) | 8.2 (22 reviews) | 
| **Rendering tools** | Not enough data | 8.0 (21 reviews) | 6.9 (21 reviews) | 

#### Tools

| Feature | Dymola | SolidWorks Simulation | Ansys Mechanical | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Fluid analysis** | Not enough data | 8.0 (20 reviews) | 8.6 (22 reviews) | 
| **Finite element analysis** | Not enough data | 8.3 (22 reviews) | 9.6 (24 reviews) | 
| **Multibody dynamics** | Not enough data | 8.5 (19 reviews) | 9.1 (23 reviews) | 

#### Work

| Feature | Dymola | SolidWorks Simulation | Ansys Mechanical | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Discrete event modeling** | Not enough data | 7.5 (19 reviews) | 8.2 (19 reviews) | 
| **Continuous event modeling** | Not enough data | 7.6 (19 reviews) | 8.7 (17 reviews) | 
| **Mechanical event simulation** | Not enough data | 8.4 (20 reviews) | 9.2 (21 reviews) | 
| **Manufacturing process simulation** | Not enough data | 8.1 (18 reviews) | 8.0 (22 reviews) | 
| **Integrate** | Not enough data | 8.5 (20 reviews) | 8.9 (18 reviews) | 

#### Environment

| Feature | Dymola | SolidWorks Simulation | Ansys Mechanical | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Hardware support** | Not enough data | 8.2 (19 reviews) | 8.4 (22 reviews) | 
| **Task** | Not enough data | 8.2 (17 reviews) | 8.4 (23 reviews) | 
| **Manage Multiple Profiles** | Not enough data | 7.8 (16 reviews) | 8.9 (22 reviews) | 
| **Command Clarity** | Not enough data | 8.3 (21 reviews) | 8.8 (23 reviews) | 

### Systems Engineering And MBSE

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Dymola** | N/A | N/A |
| **SolidWorks Simulation** | N/A | N/A |
| **Ansys Mechanical** | N/A | N/A |

#### Systems Modeling

| Feature | Dymola | SolidWorks Simulation | Ansys Mechanical | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Systems Modeling Language (SysML)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Unified Modeling Language (UML)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Model Based testing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Graphical programming** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Drag and Drop** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Requirements

| Feature | Dymola | SolidWorks Simulation | Ansys Mechanical | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Requirements traceablity** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Requirements analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Requirements priortization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Collaboration

| Feature | Dymola | SolidWorks Simulation | Ansys Mechanical | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Distributed use** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Stakeholder collaboration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Debugging

| Feature | Dymola | SolidWorks Simulation | Ansys Mechanical | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Automatic error list** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Breakpoints** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Dymola** | N/A | N/A |
| **SolidWorks Simulation** | N/A | N/A |
| **Ansys Mechanical** | N/A | N/A |

#### Tools - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

| Feature | Dymola | SolidWorks Simulation | Ansys Mechanical | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **3D/solid modeling Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Rendering Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Drawing Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Editing Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Text Editing Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### File Options - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

| Feature | Dymola | SolidWorks Simulation | Ansys Mechanical | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Export Files** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Import Files** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File Interoperability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Backwards compatibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File size** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Customization - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

| Feature | Dymola | SolidWorks Simulation | Ansys Mechanical | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Custom Commands** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Custom Scripts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Custom Menus** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Custom Interface** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Environment - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

| Feature | Dymola | SolidWorks Simulation | Ansys Mechanical | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Hardware support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Task-based interfaces** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Manage Multiple Profiles** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Command Clarity** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories

**Unique to Dymola (2):** [Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/mechanical-computer-aided-design-mcad), [Systems Engineering & MBSE Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/systems-engineering-and-mbse)

**Unique to SolidWorks Simulation (2):** [Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/mechanical-computer-aided-design-mcad), [Simulation & CAE Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/simulation-cae)

**Unique to Ansys Mechanical (1):** [Simulation & CAE Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/simulation-cae)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Dymola | SolidWorks Simulation | Ansys Mechanical | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 42.3% | 42.1% | 30.7% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 38.5% | 47.4% | 35.2% | 
| **Enterprise** | 19.2% | 10.5% | 34.1% | 

### By Industry

#### Dymola

- **Automotive:** 26.9%
- **Research:** 15.4%
- **Higher Education:** 11.5%
- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 7.7%
- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 7.7%
- **Consumer Electronics:** 7.7%
- **Oil & Energy:** 3.8%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 3.8%
- **Financial Services:** 3.8%
- **Education Management:** 3.8%
- **Other:** 7.7%

#### SolidWorks Simulation

- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 22.8%
- **Design:** 15.8%
- **Higher Education:** 14.0%
- **Oil & Energy:** 7.0%
- **Machinery:** 7.0%
- **Airlines/Aviation:** 3.5%
- **Consulting:** 3.5%
- **Industrial Automation:** 3.5%
- **Architecture & Planning:** 1.8%
- **Automotive:** 1.8%
- **Other:** 19.3%

#### Ansys Mechanical

- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 22.6%
- **Automotive:** 15.5%
- **Design:** 8.3%
- **Higher Education:** 8.3%
- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 6.0%
- **Research:** 4.8%
- **Oil & Energy:** 4.8%
- **Machinery:** 4.8%
- **Aviation & Aerospace:** 3.6%
- **Education Management:** 2.4%
- **Other:** 19.0%

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- [SOLIDWORKS](https://www.g2.com/products/solidworks/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (643 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Dymola

No discussions available for this product.

### SolidWorks Simulation

- Title: [What is the use of Solidworks software?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-use-of-solidworks-software) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Its Computer aided design software, of course you can do lot of things using solidworks package. 
Design 3D CAD Engineering models
2D technical drawing..."
- Title: [Is solidworks simulation free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-solidworks-simulation-free) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "No its based on subscription"

### Ansys Mechanical

- Title: [What is Ansys Mechanical Apdl?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/ansys-mechanical-what-is-ansys-mechanical-apdl) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Ansys Mechanical APDL is a complex tool for advanced users and its bit complicated as compared to Ansys Mechanical workbench. "
- Title: [How much is Ansys mechanical?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-much-is-ansys-mechanical) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "ANSYS mechanical is very popular software in the CAE field which allows us to find the stresses and strengths of any structures within a very small amount of..."

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