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Compare PSCAD and Simcenter Amesim 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (47.6% of reviews)
Small-Business (37.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
PSCAD
Star Rating
(26)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (47.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about PSCADSimcenter Amesim
Star Rating
(117)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 multibody dynamics with a score of 7.4, which reviewers mention is beneficial for complex mechanical systems. In contrast, PSCAD scores lower at 5.7, indicating it may not be as robust for users focused on this area.
- Reviewers mention that PSCAD shines in editing tools, scoring 9.0 compared to Simcenter Amesim's 6.8. Users appreciate the intuitive interface and flexibility in PSCAD, making it easier to modify simulations.
- Users on G2 highlight that Simcenter Amesim has a strong quality of support with a score of 8.9, where reviewers say the responsiveness and helpfulness of the support team significantly enhance the user experience. PSCAD follows closely with a score of 8.8.
- Reviewers mention that Simcenter Amesim's drawing tools score 6.5, which some users find limiting for detailed designs. In contrast, PSCAD's drawing tools score 8.8, indicating a more user-friendly experience for creating complex diagrams.
- G2 users report that both products have similar ease of use scores of 8.3, but Simcenter Amesim's setup ease is rated at 7.9, which some users find slightly challenging compared to PSCAD, which has not been rated in this area.
- Users say that Simcenter Amesim has a strong product direction score of 9.2, indicating a positive outlook for future updates and features, while PSCAD's score of 8.8 suggests a solid but slightly less optimistic trajectory.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
PSCAD
No pricing availableSimcenter Amesim
No pricing availableFree Trial
PSCAD
No trial information availableSimcenter Amesim
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
18
8.4
75
Ease of Use
8.3
18
8.2
97
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
7.7
51
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
7.8
24
Quality of Support
8.8
19
8.9
72
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
8.5
22
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
19
9.2
72
Features by Category
Design
Not enough data
5.9
49
8.8
8
6.6
51
9.0
7
6.9
51
8.0
5
5.8
49
Tools
Not enough data
7.8
50
4.0
5
5.9
48
5.7
5
7.5
49
Work
8.3
5
8.0
48
8.3
6
8.4
49
Not enough data
7.9
51
Not enough data
6.0
46
Not enough data
7.8
44
Environment
7.3
5
7.2
46
6.9
6
7.2
48
7.8
6
6.8
46
7.5
6
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
PSCAD and Simcenter Amesim are categorized as Simulation & CAE
Unique Categories
PSCAD has no unique categories
Simcenter Amesim is categorized as Systems Engineering And MBSE
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
PSCAD
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
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
33.3%
Higher Education
23.8%
Research
9.5%
Renewables & Environment
9.5%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
9.5%
Other
14.3%
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 is the best way to compare two waveforms?
1 Comment
NH
In my opinion, you can export the waveform data to a spreadsheet as a CSV file and then use some kind of graphing tool to plot the saved data. Any shifts...Read more
PSCAD 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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