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Compare OpenFOAM and Scilab 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (63.6% of reviews)
Small-Business (57.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
OpenFOAM
Star Rating
(35)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (63.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about OpenFOAMScilab
Star Rating
(64)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (57.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about ScilabSummary
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 Scilab, with a score of 8.6, also performs well but is slightly less specialized in this area.
- Reviewers mention that Scilab offers superior ease of use with a score of 8.8 compared to OpenFOAM's 6.7, indicating that Scilab may be more accessible for beginners or those less familiar with complex software environments.
- G2 users highlight that OpenFOAM's quality control features score 8.2, which is beneficial for users needing rigorous validation in simulations, whereas Scilab does not have a comparable feature set that stands out in this regard.
- Users on G2 report that Scilab shines in drawing tools with a score of 7.8, providing a more user-friendly experience for creating visual representations, while OpenFOAM's drawing tools score lower at 6.1, indicating a potential area for improvement.
- Reviewers mention that OpenFOAM's capabilities in finite element analysis score 6.5, which may limit its appeal for users specifically looking for robust finite element solutions, whereas Scilab scores 7.2, making it a better option for those needs.
- Users say that Scilab's command clarity, scoring 8.3, enhances the user experience by making commands more intuitive, while OpenFOAM's score of 7.2 suggests that users may face a steeper learning curve when navigating its command structure.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
OpenFOAM
No pricing availableScilab
No pricing availableFree Trial
OpenFOAM
No trial information availableScilab
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.0
26
9.0
42
Ease of Use
6.7
26
8.8
42
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
Not enough data
Quality of Support
6.1
21
8.2
35
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
6.1
24
8.8
40
Features by Category
Administration
Not enough data
8.2
13
Not enough data
8.9
14
Not enough data
8.5
14
Capabilities
Not enough data
8.3
22
Not enough data
8.0
17
Not enough data
8.1
15
Not enough data
8.7
15
Methodology
Not enough data
8.1
12
Not enough data
8.3
15
Not enough data
8.3
18
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Design
6.2
11
5.7
7
6.1
11
7.8
10
6.8
11
8.0
10
7.1
12
8.1
7
Tools
8.8
13
8.6
7
6.5
8
7.2
10
6.3
8
8.0
9
Work
6.7
8
8.1
14
6.9
9
8.2
13
7.1
8
7.2
12
6.4
7
7.1
8
6.9
9
6.7
7
Environment
7.1
8
7.6
12
6.8
10
7.7
13
7.4
7
7.3
10
7.2
12
8.3
15
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
OpenFOAM
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Scilab
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
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
30.3%
Automotive
18.2%
Research
12.1%
Higher Education
9.1%
Oil & Energy
6.1%
Other
24.2%
Higher Education
21.1%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
10.5%
Computer Software
7.0%
Chemicals
7.0%
Research
5.3%
Other
49.1%
Discussions
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
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