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Compare Moldflow and OpenFOAM 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (45.8% of reviews)
Small-Business (63.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Moldflow
Star Rating
(28)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (45.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Star Rating
(35)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (63.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that OpenFOAM excels in fluid analysis with a score of 8.8, making it a preferred choice for those focused on computational fluid dynamics, while Moldflow, with a score of 7.5, is noted for its strengths in manufacturing process simulation.
- Reviewers mention that Moldflow offers superior ease of use and setup, scoring 8.6 and 9.0 respectively, which is a significant advantage for new users compared to OpenFOAM's lower scores of 6.7 for ease of use and no specific score for setup.
- G2 users highlight that Moldflow's quality of support is rated at 8.6, indicating a more reliable support system, whereas OpenFOAM's support quality is rated at 6.1, suggesting users may face challenges in obtaining assistance when needed.
- Users on G2 note that Moldflow shines in its manufacturing process simulation capabilities, scoring 8.8, which is particularly beneficial for users in the manufacturing sector, while OpenFOAM's score of 6.4 in this area indicates it may not meet the same level of expectations.
- Reviewers mention that Moldflow's command clarity is rated at 8.6, making it easier for users to navigate and utilize the software effectively, whereas OpenFOAM's score of 7.2 suggests there may be some ambiguity in command usage.
- Users say that while OpenFOAM has robust fluid analysis tools, it falls short in overall design features, scoring 6.2 in 3D/solid modeling tools compared to Moldflow's 8.0, which is a critical factor for users needing comprehensive design capabilities.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Moldflow
No pricing availableOpenFOAM
No pricing availableFree Trial
Moldflow
No trial information availableOpenFOAM
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.5
18
8.0
26
Ease of Use
8.6
18
6.7
26
Ease of Setup
9.0
7
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
9.4
8
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.6
17
6.1
21
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.3
7
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.6
17
6.1
24
Features by Category
Design
8.0
15
6.2
11
7.8
16
6.1
11
7.8
17
6.8
11
8.2
15
7.1
12
Tools
7.5
12
8.8
13
7.3
13
6.5
8
7.3
10
6.3
8
Work
7.8
10
6.7
8
7.2
10
6.9
9
8.2
11
7.1
8
8.8
13
6.4
7
7.6
11
6.9
9
Environment
8.2
11
7.1
8
7.6
11
6.8
10
8.3
10
7.4
7
8.6
12
7.2
12
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Moldflow and OpenFOAM are categorized as Simulation & CAE
Unique Categories
Moldflow has no unique categories
OpenFOAM has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Moldflow
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
OpenFOAM
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
Automotive
25.0%
Consumer Electronics
16.7%
Plastics
12.5%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
12.5%
Design
8.3%
Other
25.0%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
30.3%
Automotive
18.2%
Research
12.1%
Higher Education
9.1%
Oil & Energy
6.1%
Other
24.2%
Alternatives
Discussions
Moldflow has no discussions with answers
What do you use as mesher? Are there free ones that are good for complex geometries?
1 Comment
CH
I used snappyHexMesh to mesh a complicated geometry and it did well. Many like cfMesh too. If snappyHexMesh is used, can use blockMesh to generate background...Read more
OpenFOAM has no more discussions with answers
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