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Compare OpenFOAM and Simcenter Amesim 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (63.6% of reviews)
Small-Business (37.7% 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)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about OpenFOAMSimcenter Amesim
Star Rating
(116)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (37.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
Learn more about Simcenter AmesimSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Simcenter Amesim excels in ease of use with a score of 8.3, while OpenFOAM lags behind at 6.7, making Amesim a more user-friendly option for those new to simulation software.
- Reviewers mention that the quality of support for Simcenter Amesim is significantly higher, scoring 9.0 compared to OpenFOAM's 6.1, indicating that users of Amesim have a better experience when seeking assistance.
- G2 users highlight that Simcenter Amesim's drag and drop functionality scores an impressive 9.0, which enhances the modeling experience, whereas OpenFOAM does not offer a comparable feature, making Amesim more accessible for quick model adjustments.
- Users on G2 report that Simcenter Amesim's model-based testing capabilities score 8.4, showcasing its strength in validating designs, while OpenFOAM's capabilities in this area are less robust, leading to potential challenges in testing workflows.
- Reviewers say that Simcenter Amesim shines in continuous event modeling with a score of 8.4, compared to OpenFOAM's 6.9, making it a better choice for users focused on dynamic system simulations.
- Users mention that while both products support hardware well, Simcenter Amesim's overall integration capabilities score 7.9, surpassing OpenFOAM's 6.9, which can lead to smoother workflows in multi-software environments.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
OpenFOAM
No pricing availableSimcenter Amesim
No pricing availableFree Trial
OpenFOAM
No trial information availableSimcenter Amesim
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.0
26
8.4
75
Ease of Use
6.7
26
8.2
97
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
7.7
51
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
7.8
24
Quality of Support
6.1
21
8.9
72
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
8.5
22
Product Direction (% positive)
6.1
24
9.2
72
Features by Category
Design
6.2
11
5.9
49
6.1
11
6.6
51
6.8
11
6.9
51
7.1
12
5.8
49
Tools
8.8
13
7.8
50
6.5
8
5.9
48
6.3
8
7.5
49
Work
6.7
8
8.0
48
6.9
9
8.4
49
7.1
8
7.9
51
6.4
7
6.0
46
6.9
9
7.8
44
Environment
7.1
8
7.2
46
6.8
10
7.2
48
7.4
7
6.8
46
7.2
12
8.1
52
Systems Modeling
Not enough data
6.7
24
Not enough data
6.1
23
Not enough data
8.5
24
Not enough data
7.7
25
Not enough data
9.0
24
Requirements
Not enough data
6.9
21
Not enough data
6.5
22
Not enough data
7.0
23
Collaboration
Not enough data
7.4
22
Not enough data
7.4
23
Debugging
Not enough data
7.8
24
Not enough data
6.7
23
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
OpenFOAM and Simcenter Amesim are categorized as Simulation & CAE
Unique Categories
OpenFOAM has no unique categories
Simcenter Amesim is categorized as Systems Engineering And MBSE
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
OpenFOAM
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Simcenter Amesim
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%
Automotive
31.1%
Aviation & Aerospace
13.2%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
12.3%
Airlines/Aviation
8.5%
Higher Education
4.7%
Other
30.2%
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
OpenFOAM has no more discussions with answers
How can i develop python scripts to automate postprocessing in AMESim? MATLAB or python is better?
1 Comment
MG
Hi!
I have been facing similar problems regarding post-processing and proper recording of parameter changes and their effects on specific signals.
I...Read more
Is AMESim open source?
1 Comment
RN
Simcenter Amesim is a commercial software, but it can integrate open-source codes such as ModelicaRead more
What is Siemens Simcenter?
1 Comment
RN
Simcenter is a set of simulation and test solutions enabling engineers to model and simulate complexity of different systems, explore different design...Read more
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