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At a Glance
HEC-RAS
HEC-RAS
Star Rating
(36)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (37.1% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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SolidWorks Flow Simulation
SolidWorks Flow Simulation
Star Rating
(35)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (48.5% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about SolidWorks Flow Simulation
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that HEC-RAS excels in its fluid analysis capabilities, with a G2 rating of 8.1, making it a strong choice for hydraulic modeling, while SolidWorks Flow Simulation shines in its simulation features, achieving a higher rating of 9.2, particularly for thermal and fluid flow simulations.
  • Reviewers mention that HEC-RAS has a solid documentation rating of 7.7, but SolidWorks Flow Simulation outperforms it with a rating of 8.7, indicating that users find the latter's resources more comprehensive and easier to follow.
  • G2 users highlight that HEC-RAS has a lower ease of use rating of 7.9 compared to SolidWorks Flow Simulation's 8.3, suggesting that users find SolidWorks more intuitive for new users, especially in the context of 3D modeling and simulations.
  • Users on G2 report that HEC-RAS has a strong focus on hydraulic modeling with features like the "Unsteady Flow Analysis," while SolidWorks Flow Simulation is praised for its "Real-Time Simulation" capabilities, allowing for immediate feedback during the design process.
  • Reviewers mention that HEC-RAS is particularly beneficial for mid-market users, with 37.1% of reviews coming from this segment, while SolidWorks Flow Simulation is favored by small businesses, as indicated by 48.5% of its reviews, reflecting its accessibility for smaller teams.
  • Users say that while HEC-RAS has a commendable clash detection rating of 8.3, SolidWorks Flow Simulation's rating of 8.8 indicates a more robust feature set for identifying potential design conflicts, which is crucial for complex engineering projects.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
HEC-RAS
No pricing available
SolidWorks Flow Simulation
No pricing available
Free Trial
HEC-RAS
No trial information available
SolidWorks Flow Simulation
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.7
29
8.6
30
Ease of Use
7.9
29
8.3
30
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
Not enough data
Quality of Support
7.2
21
8.3
30
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
7.1
28
7.1
28
Features by Category
Design
7.9
11
9.2
10
6.5
10
8.7
9
7.7
14
8.7
10
8.3
9
9.0
8
8.3
10
8.8
7
Work
8.2
13
8.5
9
7.6
12
8.9
9
8.7
13
8.8
10
8.9
15
9.2
10
Not enough data
8.2
9
Design
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
7.7
8
Not enough data
7.7
8
Tools
Not enough data
8.1
8
Not enough data
7.7
8
Not enough data
8.1
8
Work
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
7.7
8
Not enough data
8.5
8
Environment
Not enough data
8.1
8
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
9.0
8
Not enough data
8.8
8
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
HEC-RAS
HEC-RAS
SolidWorks Flow Simulation
SolidWorks Flow Simulation
HEC-RAS and SolidWorks Flow Simulation are categorized as MEP
Unique Categories
HEC-RAS
HEC-RAS has no unique categories
SolidWorks Flow Simulation
SolidWorks Flow Simulation is categorized as Simulation & CAE
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
HEC-RAS
HEC-RAS
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
34.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
37.1%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
28.6%
SolidWorks Flow Simulation
SolidWorks Flow Simulation
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
48.5%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
27.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
24.2%
Reviewers' Industry
HEC-RAS
HEC-RAS
Civil Engineering
62.9%
Environmental Services
5.7%
Design
5.7%
Utilities
2.9%
Renewables & Environment
2.9%
Other
20.0%
SolidWorks Flow Simulation
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%
Other
36.4%
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Discussions
HEC-RAS
HEC-RAS Discussions
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HEC-RAS has no discussions with answers
SolidWorks Flow Simulation
SolidWorks Flow Simulation Discussions
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SolidWorks Flow Simulation has no discussions with answers