# SOLIDWORKS, MATLAB, SolidWorks Simulation vs Altair AI Studio Comparison

| | SOLIDWORKS | MATLAB | SolidWorks Simulation | Altair AI Studio | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 643 | 770 | 60 | 516 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (44.3% of reviews) | Enterprise (41.8% of reviews) | Mid-Market (47.4% of reviews) | Small-Business (42.4% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### SOLIDWORKS

Pros:
- Ease of Use (34 reviews)
- Features (28 reviews)

Cons:
- Performance Issues (16 reviews)
- Slow Performance (15 reviews)

### MATLAB

Pros:
- Ease of Use (19 reviews)
- Features (16 reviews)

Cons:
- Expensive (12 reviews)
- Slow Performance (10 reviews)

### SolidWorks Simulation

Pros:
- Ease of Use (3 reviews)
- Accuracy (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Complexity (1 reviews)
- Export Issues (1 reviews)

### Altair AI Studio

Pros:
- Ease of Use (9 reviews)
- Machine Learning (8 reviews)

Cons:
- Complexity (4 reviews)
- Large Dataset Handling (3 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | SOLIDWORKS | MATLAB | SolidWorks Simulation | Altair AI Studio | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.8 (535 reviews) | 9.0 (675 reviews) | 8.3 (43 reviews) | 8.6 (426 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.6 (540 reviews) | 8.3 (684 reviews) | 8.4 (43 reviews) | 8.8 (425 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.3 (112 reviews) | 8.6 (86 reviews) | 8.3 (7 reviews) | 9.0 (128 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.0 (47 reviews) | 8.4 (41 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.4 (104 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.2 (475 reviews) | 8.6 (626 reviews) | 8.4 (38 reviews) | 8.5 (354 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.3 (47 reviews) | 8.4 (38 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (93 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.6 (529 reviews) | 8.8 (672 reviews) | 8.3 (40 reviews) | 8.8 (412 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### SOLIDWORKS

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### MATLAB

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### SolidWorks Simulation

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Altair AI Studio

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Analytics Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **SOLIDWORKS** | N/A | N/A |
| **MATLAB** | N/A | N/A |
| **SolidWorks Simulation** | N/A | N/A |
| **Altair AI Studio** | N/A | N/A |

#### Reports

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | MATLAB | SolidWorks Simulation | Altair AI Studio | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Reports Interface** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Steps to Answer** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Graphs and Charts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Score Cards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Data Preparation

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | MATLAB | SolidWorks Simulation | Altair AI Studio | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Connectors** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Governance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Data Modeling and Blending

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | MATLAB | SolidWorks Simulation | Altair AI Studio | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Querying** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Filtering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Blending** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | MATLAB | SolidWorks Simulation | Altair AI Studio | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Analytics Platforms

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | MATLAB | SolidWorks Simulation | Altair AI Studio | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Self Service 

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | MATLAB | SolidWorks Simulation | Altair AI Studio | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Calculated Fields** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Column Filtering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Discovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Search** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Collaboration / Workflow** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Automodeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Deployment & Integration - Analytics Platforms

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | MATLAB | SolidWorks Simulation | Altair AI Studio | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **No-code Dashboard Builder** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Report Scheduling and Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Embedded Analytics and White-labeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Source Connectivity** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Advanced Analytics

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | MATLAB | SolidWorks Simulation | Altair AI Studio | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Predictive Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Visualization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Big Data Services** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Performance & Scalability - Analytics Platforms

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | MATLAB | SolidWorks Simulation | Altair AI Studio | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Large data handling and Query Speed** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Concurrent User Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Advanced Analytics & Modeling - Analytics Platforms

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | MATLAB | SolidWorks Simulation | Altair AI Studio | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Modeling and Governance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Notebook and Script Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Built-in Predictive and Statistical Models** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI Capabilities - Analytics Platforms

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | MATLAB | SolidWorks Simulation | Altair AI Studio | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Auto-generated Insights and Narratives** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Queries** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive KPI Monitoring and Alerts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Agents for Analytical Follow-ups** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Personalized Intelligence - Analytics Platforms

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | MATLAB | SolidWorks Simulation | Altair AI Studio | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Behavioral Learning for Contextual Query Refinement** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Role-based Insight Personalization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Conversational and Prompt-based Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Building Reports

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | MATLAB | SolidWorks Simulation | Altair AI Studio | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Transformation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Modeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **WYSIWYG Report Design** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integration APIs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **SOLIDWORKS** | 8.7/10 | 53 |
| **MATLAB** | N/A | N/A |
| **SolidWorks Simulation** | N/A | N/A |
| **Altair AI Studio** | N/A | N/A |

#### CAD to CAM

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | MATLAB | SolidWorks Simulation | Altair AI Studio | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **CAD-CAM Import** | 9.0 (42 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **CAM Data Exchange** | 8.8 (42 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **CAD/CAM Compatibility** | 8.9 (43 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### CNC Programming

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | MATLAB | SolidWorks Simulation | Altair AI Studio | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **CNC Workflows** | 8.7 (39 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **CNC Feature Recognition** | 8.6 (38 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Programming Control** | 8.4 (37 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Machining

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | MATLAB | SolidWorks Simulation | Altair AI Studio | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Job Set-up** | 8.6 (39 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Operations** | 8.7 (39 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Tooling and Toolpaths** | 8.8 (39 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### General-Purpose CAD

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **SOLIDWORKS** | 8.8/10 | 112 |
| **MATLAB** | N/A | N/A |
| **SolidWorks Simulation** | N/A | N/A |
| **Altair AI Studio** | N/A | N/A |

#### Design

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | MATLAB | SolidWorks Simulation | Altair AI Studio | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Drawing** | 9.5 (107 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Modeling** | 9.4 (107 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Visualize ** | 9.2 (103 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Rendering** | 8.1 (100 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Edit

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | MATLAB | SolidWorks Simulation | Altair AI Studio | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **File Import ** | 8.5 (98 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Push/Pull** | 8.4 (90 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Views** | 9.3 (101 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Grips ** | 8.3 (85 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Collaboration

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | MATLAB | SolidWorks Simulation | Altair AI Studio | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Annotate** | 8.6 (94 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Documentation ** | 9.0 (96 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Extract** | 8.4 (90 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### CAD Libraries

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **SOLIDWORKS** | 8.9/10 | 35 |
| **MATLAB** | N/A | N/A |
| **SolidWorks Simulation** | N/A | N/A |
| **Altair AI Studio** | N/A | N/A |

#### Library

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | MATLAB | SolidWorks Simulation | Altair AI Studio | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Categorize** | 8.9 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Search** | 8.6 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Deduplication** | 8.4 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Feedback** | 8.6 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### CAD

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | MATLAB | SolidWorks Simulation | Altair AI Studio | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Types** | 8.8 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Models** | 9.4 (30 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compatibility** | 9.1 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Integration

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | MATLAB | SolidWorks Simulation | Altair AI Studio | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Catalogs** | 8.5 (26 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **CAD & PLM** | 9.6 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **ERP** | 8.6 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### CAD Data Exchange

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **SOLIDWORKS** | 8.8/10 | 34 |
| **MATLAB** | N/A | N/A |
| **SolidWorks Simulation** | N/A | N/A |
| **Altair AI Studio** | N/A | N/A |

#### Data

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | MATLAB | SolidWorks Simulation | Altair AI Studio | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **3D Format** | 9.3 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Quality** | 8.8 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Extra Information** | 8.3 (26 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Standard Format** | 9.0 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Translate** | 8.3 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Validation** | 8.7 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Logistics

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | MATLAB | SolidWorks Simulation | Altair AI Studio | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Integrate** | 9.1 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Additive Manufacturing

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **SOLIDWORKS** | 7.9/10 | 66 |
| **MATLAB** | N/A | N/A |
| **SolidWorks Simulation** | N/A | N/A |
| **Altair AI Studio** | N/A | N/A |

#### File Support - Additive Manufacturing

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | MATLAB | SolidWorks Simulation | Altair AI Studio | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **STL Compatible** | 8.7 (61 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **3MF Compatible** | 8.5 (47 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **OBJ Compatible** | 8.4 (52 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### File Editing - Additive Manufacturing

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | MATLAB | SolidWorks Simulation | Altair AI Studio | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Mesh Repair** | 7.5 (55 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File Editing** | 8.6 (60 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Software Integrations - Additive Manufacturing

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | MATLAB | SolidWorks Simulation | Altair AI Studio | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Standalone Slicer** | 7.6 (49 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Inetgrated 3D Modeling** | 8.8 (58 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Software Type - Additive Manufacturing

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | MATLAB | SolidWorks Simulation | Altair AI Studio | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Cloud-based Platform** | 7.7 (48 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Downloadable Application** | 8.6 (53 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI - Additive Manufacturing

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | MATLAB | SolidWorks Simulation | Altair AI Studio | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text-to-Image** | 6.0 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-3D** | 6.1 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Building Preparation - Additive Manufacturing

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | MATLAB | SolidWorks Simulation | Altair AI Studio | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Material Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Building Simulation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Slicing Optimization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### CAD Viewers

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **SOLIDWORKS** | 9.0/10 | 49 |
| **MATLAB** | N/A | N/A |
| **SolidWorks Simulation** | N/A | N/A |
| **Altair AI Studio** | N/A | N/A |

#### File Options

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | MATLAB | SolidWorks Simulation | Altair AI Studio | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Import files** | 8.9 (44 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Export files** | 9.1 (43 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **View 2D files** | 9.1 (43 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **View 3D files** | 9.3 (44 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Batch convert files** | 8.3 (35 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File size** | 8.3 (41 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Tools

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | MATLAB | SolidWorks Simulation | Altair AI Studio | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Dimensioning tools** | 9.5 (43 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Change units** | 9.1 (41 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **3D/solid modeling tools** | 9.2 (43 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Design

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | MATLAB | SolidWorks Simulation | Altair AI Studio | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Drawing** | 9.4 (43 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### PCB Design

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **SOLIDWORKS** | 8.2/10 | 15 |
| **MATLAB** | N/A | N/A |
| **SolidWorks Simulation** | N/A | N/A |
| **Altair AI Studio** | N/A | N/A |

#### Design

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | MATLAB | SolidWorks Simulation | Altair AI Studio | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **PCB layout editing** | 7.9 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Schematic editor** | 7.8 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Tools

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | MATLAB | SolidWorks Simulation | Altair AI Studio | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **3D modeling tools** | 9.2 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Component placement** | 8.7 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Library

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | MATLAB | SolidWorks Simulation | Altair AI Studio | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Component libraries** | 8.2 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | MATLAB | SolidWorks Simulation | Altair AI Studio | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Board size** | 8.6 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Layers** | 8.1 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Customization

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | MATLAB | SolidWorks Simulation | Altair AI Studio | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Custom commands** | 7.8 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Custom interface** | 8.3 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Simulation & CAE

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **SOLIDWORKS** | 8.2/10 | 64 |
| **MATLAB** | 8.5/10 | 219 |
| **SolidWorks Simulation** | 8.3/10 | 25 |
| **Altair AI Studio** | N/A | N/A |

#### Design

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | MATLAB | SolidWorks Simulation | Altair AI Studio | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **3D/solid modeling Tools** | 9.2 (62 reviews) | 8.4 (147 reviews) | 9.1 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Drawing Tools** | 9.0 (62 reviews) | 8.2 (164 reviews) | 9.0 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Editing Tools** | 8.8 (62 reviews) | 8.1 (166 reviews) | 8.9 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Rendering tools** | 7.7 (60 reviews) | 8.0 (141 reviews) | 8.0 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Tools

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | MATLAB | SolidWorks Simulation | Altair AI Studio | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Fluid analysis** | 8.0 (54 reviews) | 8.4 (127 reviews) | 8.0 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Finite element analysis** | 7.9 (56 reviews) | 8.5 (150 reviews) | 8.3 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Multibody dynamics** | 7.4 (49 reviews) | 8.4 (132 reviews) | 8.5 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Work

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | MATLAB | SolidWorks Simulation | Altair AI Studio | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Discrete event modeling** | 7.6 (41 reviews) | 8.8 (159 reviews) | 7.5 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Continuous event modeling** | 7.8 (42 reviews) | 8.9 (161 reviews) | 7.6 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Mechanical event simulation** | 8.3 (51 reviews) | 8.7 (145 reviews) | 8.4 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Manufacturing process simulation** | 8.1 (44 reviews) | 8.3 (135 reviews) | 8.1 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Integrate** | 8.4 (47 reviews) | 8.4 (141 reviews) | 8.5 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Environment

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | MATLAB | SolidWorks Simulation | Altair AI Studio | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Hardware support** | 8.3 (53 reviews) | 8.4 (163 reviews) | 8.2 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Task** | 8.4 (51 reviews) | 8.7 (162 reviews) | 8.2 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Manage Multiple Profiles** | 8.2 (49 reviews) | 8.4 (138 reviews) | 7.8 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Command Clarity** | 8.6 (53 reviews) | 8.8 (177 reviews) | 8.3 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Data Science and Machine Learning Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **SOLIDWORKS** | N/A | N/A |
| **MATLAB** | 8.4/10 | 124 |
| **SolidWorks Simulation** | N/A | N/A |
| **Altair AI Studio** | 7.9/10 | 74 |

#### System

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | MATLAB | SolidWorks Simulation | Altair AI Studio | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Ingestion & Wrangling** | Not enough data | 8.5 (75 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.5 (52 reviews) | 

#### Model Development

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | MATLAB | SolidWorks Simulation | Altair AI Studio | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Language Support** | Not enough data | 8.5 (97 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.5 (35 reviews) | 
| **Drag and Drop** | Not enough data | 8.6 (94 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.1 (58 reviews) | 
| **Pre-Built Algorithms** | Not enough data | 9.0 (108 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.5 (54 reviews) | 
| **Model Training** | Not enough data | 8.6 (98 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.4 (52 reviews) | 

#### Model Development

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | MATLAB | SolidWorks Simulation | Altair AI Studio | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Feature Engineering** | Not enough data | 8.7 (79 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.4 (47 reviews) | 

#### Machine/Deep Learning Services

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | MATLAB | SolidWorks Simulation | Altair AI Studio | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Computer Vision** | Not enough data | 8.7 (90 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.7 (30 reviews) | 
| **Natural Language Processing** | Not enough data | 8.3 (78 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.9 (35 reviews) | 
| **Natural Language Generation** | Not enough data | 8.2 (76 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.5 (23 reviews) | 
| **Artificial Neural Networks** | Not enough data | 8.6 (91 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.4 (39 reviews) | 

#### Machine/Deep Learning Services

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | MATLAB | SolidWorks Simulation | Altair AI Studio | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Natural Language Understanding** | Not enough data | 8.5 (69 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.6 (32 reviews) | 
| **Deep Learning** | Not enough data | 8.7 (77 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.3 (35 reviews) | 

#### Deployment

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | MATLAB | SolidWorks Simulation | Altair AI Studio | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Managed Service** | Not enough data | 8.4 (82 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.0 (38 reviews) | 
| **Application** | Not enough data | 8.7 (93 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.3 (37 reviews) | 
| **Scalability** | Not enough data | 8.4 (93 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.5 (34 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | MATLAB | SolidWorks Simulation | Altair AI Studio | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | 8.0 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 6.7 (6 reviews) | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | 8.3 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 6.7 (6 reviews) | 
| **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | 7.5 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 6.4 (6 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Data Science and Machine Learning Platforms

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | MATLAB | SolidWorks Simulation | Altair AI Studio | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | 8.7 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | 8.7 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | 7.8 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | 9.0 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | 7.8 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | 7.7 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | 8.0 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Text Analysis

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **SOLIDWORKS** | N/A | N/A |
| **MATLAB** | N/A | N/A |
| **SolidWorks Simulation** | N/A | N/A |
| **Altair AI Studio** | 7.7/10 | 5 |

#### Setup

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | MATLAB | SolidWorks Simulation | Altair AI Studio | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (5 reviews) | 
| **Maintenance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.7 (5 reviews) | 
| **No-Code** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (5 reviews) | 

#### Data

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | MATLAB | SolidWorks Simulation | Altair AI Studio | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (5 reviews) | 
| **Data Visualization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (5 reviews) | 

#### Analysis

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | MATLAB | SolidWorks Simulation | Altair AI Studio | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (5 reviews) | 
| **Named entity recognition** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.3 (5 reviews) | 
| **Keyphrase Extraction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.3 (5 reviews) | 
| **Topic Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.0 (5 reviews) | 
| **Sentiment Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.0 (5 reviews) | 
| **Language Identification** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.0 (5 reviews) | 
| **Syntax/Part of Speech Parsing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.0 (5 reviews) | 

#### Customization

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | MATLAB | SolidWorks Simulation | Altair AI Studio | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Pre-Built Parameterization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (5 reviews) | 
| **Custom Extension** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (5 reviews) | 
| **Compositionality** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (5 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | MATLAB | SolidWorks Simulation | Altair AI Studio | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

### Generative AI Infrastructure

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **SOLIDWORKS** | N/A | N/A |
| **MATLAB** | N/A | N/A |
| **SolidWorks Simulation** | N/A | N/A |
| **Altair AI Studio** | N/A | N/A |

#### Scalability and Performance - Generative AI Infrastructure

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | MATLAB | SolidWorks Simulation | Altair AI Studio | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **AI High Availability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Model Training Scalability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Inference Speed** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Cost and Efficiency - Generative AI Infrastructure

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | MATLAB | SolidWorks Simulation | Altair AI Studio | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Cost per API Call** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Resource Allocation Flexibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Energy Efficiency** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Integration and Extensibility - Generative AI Infrastructure

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | MATLAB | SolidWorks Simulation | Altair AI Studio | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Multi-cloud Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Data Pipeline Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI API Support and Flexibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security and Compliance - Generative AI Infrastructure

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | MATLAB | SolidWorks Simulation | Altair AI Studio | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **AI GDPR and Regulatory Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Role-based Access Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Data Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Usability and Support - Generative AI Infrastructure

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | MATLAB | SolidWorks Simulation | Altair AI Studio | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Documentation Quality** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Community Activity** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **SOLIDWORKS** | 8.4/10 | 45 |
| **MATLAB** | N/A | N/A |
| **SolidWorks Simulation** | N/A | N/A |
| **Altair AI Studio** | N/A | N/A |

#### Tools - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | MATLAB | SolidWorks Simulation | Altair AI Studio | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **3D/solid modeling Tools** | 9.4 (36 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Rendering Tools** | 8.7 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Drawing Tools** | 9.2 (30 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Editing Tools** | 9.1 (26 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Text Editing Tools** | 7.7 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### File Options - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | MATLAB | SolidWorks Simulation | Altair AI Studio | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Export Files** | 8.6 (31 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Import Files** | 8.6 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File Interoperability** | 8.3 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Backwards compatibility** | 8.0 (26 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File size** | 7.3 (32 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Customization - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | MATLAB | SolidWorks Simulation | Altair AI Studio | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Custom Commands** | 8.4 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Custom Scripts** | 8.4 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Custom Menus** | 7.6 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Custom Interface** | 8.2 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Environment - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | MATLAB | SolidWorks Simulation | Altair AI Studio | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Hardware support** | 8.0 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Task-based interfaces** | 8.4 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Manage Multiple Profiles** | 7.9 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Command Clarity** | 9.0 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Low-Code Machine Learning Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **SOLIDWORKS** | N/A | N/A |
| **MATLAB** | N/A | N/A |
| **SolidWorks Simulation** | N/A | N/A |
| **Altair AI Studio** | N/A | N/A |

#### Data Ingestion & Preparation - Low-Code Machine Learning Platforms

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | MATLAB | SolidWorks Simulation | Altair AI Studio | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Automatic Data Profiling & Quality Assessment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi‑Source Connector Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Schema Drift / Change Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Model Construction & Automation - Low-Code Machine Learning Platforms

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | MATLAB | SolidWorks Simulation | Altair AI Studio | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Guided Algorithm & Hyperparameter Recommendation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Code Extensibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Automated Feature Engineering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Predictive Analytics

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **SOLIDWORKS** | N/A | N/A |
| **MATLAB** | N/A | N/A |
| **SolidWorks Simulation** | N/A | N/A |
| **Altair AI Studio** | 8.2/10 | 320 |

#### Statistical Tool

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | MATLAB | SolidWorks Simulation | Altair AI Studio | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Scripting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (176 reviews) | 
| **Data Mining** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (249 reviews) | 
| **Algorithms** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (266 reviews) | 

#### Data Analysis

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | MATLAB | SolidWorks Simulation | Altair AI Studio | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (284 reviews) | 
| **Data Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (269 reviews) | 

#### Decision Making

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | MATLAB | SolidWorks Simulation | Altair AI Studio | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Modeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (275 reviews) | 
| **Data Visualizations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (251 reviews) | 
| **Report Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (254 reviews) | 
| **Data Unification** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (226 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | MATLAB | SolidWorks Simulation | Altair AI Studio | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.2 (6 reviews) | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.9 (6 reviews) | 

### Big Data Analytics

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **SOLIDWORKS** | N/A | N/A |
| **MATLAB** | 8.7/10 | 85 |
| **SolidWorks Simulation** | N/A | N/A |
| **Altair AI Studio** | N/A | N/A |

#### Data Transformation

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | MATLAB | SolidWorks Simulation | Altair AI Studio | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Real-Time Analytics** | Not enough data | 8.7 (73 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Querying** | Not enough data | 8.6 (45 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Connectivity

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | MATLAB | SolidWorks Simulation | Altair AI Studio | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Hadoop Integration** | Not enough data | 8.3 (47 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Spark Integration** | Not enough data | 8.6 (50 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-Source Analysis** | Not enough data | 8.4 (60 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Lake** | Not enough data | 8.3 (52 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Operations

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | MATLAB | SolidWorks Simulation | Altair AI Studio | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Visualization** | Not enough data | 9.1 (75 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Workflow** | Not enough data | 8.9 (69 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Governed Discovery** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Embedded Analytics** | Not enough data | 8.8 (60 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Notebooks** | Not enough data | 8.8 (37 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Big Data

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **SOLIDWORKS** | N/A | N/A |
| **MATLAB** | N/A | N/A |
| **SolidWorks Simulation** | N/A | N/A |
| **Altair AI Studio** | N/A | N/A |

#### Building Reports

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | MATLAB | SolidWorks Simulation | Altair AI Studio | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Transformation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Modeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **WYSIWYG Report Design** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integration APIs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | MATLAB | SolidWorks Simulation | Altair AI Studio | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Mobile User Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customization ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Internationalization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Sandbox / Test Environments** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Performance and Reliability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Breadth of Partner Applications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

---
## Categories

**Unique to SOLIDWORKS (10):** [Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/mechanical-computer-aided-design-mcad), [General-Purpose CAD Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/general-purpose-cad), [Simulation & CAE Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/simulation-cae), [CAD Viewers](https://www.g2.com/categories/cad-viewers), [Sketching Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/sketching), [PCB Design Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/pcb-design), [Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/computer-aided-manufacturing-cam), [CAD Libraries](https://www.g2.com/categories/cad-libraries), [CAD Data Exchange Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cad-data-exchange), [Additive Manufacturing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/additive-manufacturing)

**Unique to MATLAB (3):** [Big Data Analytics Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/big-data-analytics), [Simulation & CAE Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/simulation-cae), [Data Science and Machine Learning Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/data-science-and-machine-learning-platforms)

**Unique to SolidWorks Simulation (2):** [Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/mechanical-computer-aided-design-mcad), [Simulation & CAE Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/simulation-cae)

**Unique to Altair AI Studio (6):** [Text Analysis Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/text-analysis), [Data Science and Machine Learning Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/data-science-and-machine-learning-platforms), [Analytics Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/analytics-platforms), [Predictive Analytics Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/predictive-analytics), [Generative AI Infrastructure Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/generative-ai-infrastructure), [ Low-Code Machine Learning Platforms Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/low-code-machine-learning-platforms)


---
## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | SOLIDWORKS | MATLAB | SolidWorks Simulation | Altair AI Studio | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 44.3% | 31.5% | 42.1% | 42.4% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 33.8% | 26.8% | 47.4% | 28.9% | 
| **Enterprise** | 21.9% | 41.8% | 10.5% | 28.7% | 

### By Industry

#### SOLIDWORKS

- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 23.2%
- **Design:** 11.7%
- **Automotive:** 6.6%
- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 5.9%
- **Medical Devices:** 5.8%
- **Machinery:** 5.6%
- **Higher Education:** 4.6%
- **Aviation & Aerospace:** 4.5%
- **Oil & Energy:** 3.0%
- **Consumer Goods:** 2.2%
- **Other:** 26.8%

#### MATLAB

- **Higher Education:** 15.4%
- **Research:** 12.7%
- **Computer Software:** 6.8%
- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 6.7%
- **Education Management:** 6.3%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 6.2%
- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 5.4%
- **Automotive:** 4.3%
- **Aviation & Aerospace:** 2.7%
- **Oil & Energy:** 2.7%
- **Other:** 30.9%

#### SolidWorks Simulation

- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 22.8%
- **Design:** 15.8%
- **Higher Education:** 14.0%
- **Oil & Energy:** 7.0%
- **Machinery:** 7.0%
- **Airlines/Aviation:** 3.5%
- **Consulting:** 3.5%
- **Industrial Automation:** 3.5%
- **Architecture & Planning:** 1.8%
- **Automotive:** 1.8%
- **Other:** 19.3%

#### Altair AI Studio

- **Higher Education:** 18.3%
- **Education Management:** 15.2%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 9.1%
- **Research:** 7.0%
- **Computer Software:** 6.8%
- **E-Learning:** 3.1%
- **Management Consulting:** 2.3%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 1.9%
- **Financial Services:** 1.6%
- **Civil Engineering:** 1.4%
- **Other:** 33.3%

---
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---
## Top Discussions

### SOLIDWORKS

- Title: [What is SOLIDWORKS used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-solidworks-used-for) — 3 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "A person can use SolidWorks for many things, Part modeling, Assembly Testing, rendering, Creating working animation of any machine or product. Start..."
- Title: [How to stop or cancel a ongoing command.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-to-stop-or-cancel-a-ongoing-command) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "By pressing escape key."
- Title: [best use o this software](https://www.g2.com/discussions/35425-best-use-o-this-software) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Making 2D sketches and extruding them to make 3d sketches."
- Title: [Where is the Features toolbar in Solidworks?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/where-is-the-features-toolbar-in-solidworks) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Right-click in the window border, click Toolbars, and select or clear a toolbar name.
Click Tools > Customize. On the Toolbars tab, select the toolbars to..."
- Title: [What are features in Solidworks?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-features-in-solidworks) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Solidworks have so many feature like sketch tool, Part modeling, Assembly modeling, Drawing Tool, Sheet metal, weldments, Surface modeling, Rendering Tool,..."

### MATLAB

- Title: [Can I use Matlab for free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-i-use-matlab-for-free) — 3 comments
  > **Top comment:** "You can use trial version for free"
- Title: [Any good website to discuss about the matlab programming?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/15468-any-good-website-to-discuss-about-the-matlab-programming) — 3 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "https://www.vexforum.com/t/matlab-vs-robotc/41155"
- Title: [Is it possible to check the output of Simulink terminal if I am not keeping a scope?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-it-possible-to-check-the-output-of-simulink-terminal-if-i-am-not-keeping-a-scope) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Wonderful tool for FEM analysis"
- Title: [What is MATLAB used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-matlab-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "MATLAB is basically used for simulation and modeling of dynamics of the machine like if we want to simulate the physical modelling of the machine then we can..."
- Title: [What is Matlab written in?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-matlab-written-in) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Matlab uses C &C++ for backend."

### SolidWorks Simulation

- Title: [What is the use of Solidworks software?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-use-of-solidworks-software) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Its Computer aided design software, of course you can do lot of things using solidworks package. 
Design 3D CAD Engineering models
2D technical drawing..."
- Title: [Is solidworks simulation free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-solidworks-simulation-free) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "No its based on subscription"

### Altair AI Studio

- Title: [How to predict 8 test values using 12 other test values. 500 data points available for each tests. Also what should I do to find a relation between parameters.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/24700-how-to-predict-8-test-values-using-12-other-test-values-500-data-points-available-for-each-tests-also-what-should-i-do-to-find-a-relation-between-parameters) — 3 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "if I understand you well, you want to predict 8 variables using a set of 12 columns. This sounds like a simple regression. Basically build 8 regression..."
- Title: [What is RapidMiner used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-rapidminer-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "RapidMiner is majorly used for data preparation, machine learning, and predictive analysis of development. It includes the interactive data preparation,..."
- Title: [before using they should have knowledge of data science and machine learning with R/python experience](https://www.g2.com/discussions/35493-before-using-they-should-have-knowledge-of-data-science-and-machine-learning-with-r-python-experience) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "It will help to learn rapidminer easily and fastly"
- Title: [Would you consider providing codes behind the models that are developed by the end users?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/25070-would-you-consider-providing-codes-behind-the-models-that-are-developed-by-the-end-users) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "https://rapidminer.com/blog/using-execute-script-operator/

Have you tried out this? "
- Title: [What is the minimum of data that i can use effectively?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-minimum-of-data-that-i-can-use-effectively) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Technically you need at least 100 rows. If you by effective mean a robust model that is generalizable, it really depends on the nature of your data and what..."

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