--- title: Altair SimSolid Reviews meta\_title: 'Altair SimSolid Reviews 2026: Details, Pricing, & Features | G2' meta\_description: Filter 197 reviews by the users' company size, role or industry to find out how Altair SimSolid works for a business like yours. aggregate\_rating: rating\_value: 4.3 review\_count: 197 scale: '5' date\_modified: '2026-08-11' parent\_category: name: CAD & PLM url: https://www.g2.com/categories/cad-plm --- # Altair SimSolid Reviews & Product Details Visit Website By performing structural analyses on fully-featured CAD assemblies within minutes, SimSolid is the game-changing simulation technology for designers, engineers, and analysts. It eliminates geometry preparation and meshing: the two most time-consuming, expertise-extensive, and error-prone tasks performed in a conventional structural simulation. Multiple design scenarios can be simulated quickly under real-life conditions. Early CAD models, in any common format, can be used. SimSolid tolerance of imprecise geometry means that, unlike CAD-embedded simulation tools, there is no need to simplify complex geometries before analyzing designs. SimSolid supports all typical connections (bolt/nut, bonded, welds, rivets, sliding) and analysis of linear static, modal, thermal properties, along with more complex coupled, nonlinear, transient dynamic effects. * * * Product Website Altair SimSolid Seller [Altair](https://www.g2.com/sellers/altair-186799f5-3238-493f-b3ad-b8cac484afd7) Discussions [Altair SimSolid Community](https://www.g2.com/products/altair-simsolid/discuss) Languages Supported English Solution Type Best-of-Breed Overview by Christine Barrett (I love lead generation and marketing operations!) Show More ## Altair SimSolid Integrations (6) What do users say about integrations? Verified by Altair SimSolid [ ![Product Avatar Image](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Product Avatar Image") Altair Inspire ](https://www.g2.com/products/altair-inspire/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Product Avatar Image") Altair OptiStruct ](https://www.g2.com/products/altair-optistruct/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Product Avatar Image") CATIA ](https://www.g2.com/products/catia/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Product Avatar Image") Onshape ](https://www.g2.com/products/onshape/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Product Avatar Image") SolidWorks Product Designer ](https://www.g2.com/products/solidworks-product-designer/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Product Avatar Image") Teamcenter ](https://www.g2.com/products/teamcenter/reviews) Show More ![Verified User](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User") G Verified User Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 8/4/2026 "Fast Simulations, Intuitive GUI, Needs Lower Token Usage" 5/5 What do you like best about Altair SimSolid? I use Altair SimSolid mainly for SES simulations post static and dynamic. I find that it makes simulations run much faster, especially useful when we're on a time crunch. It has a very intuitive GUI and helps to solve problems without requiring me to mesh the entire model. I also appreciate how it organizes all the parts easily. The identification of the board diameters is incredibly helpful, as it's usually a big problem. Overall, it helps me get my work done really fast, and the initial setup was very easy with minimal manual integration. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Altair SimSolid? I believe the token count for our system can be reduced. It consumes 50 right now, so it would be better if it consumed less. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Altair SimSolid solving and how is that benefiting you? Altair SimSolid speeds up simulations, crucial when I'm under time pressure. It allows solving problems quickly without meshing the whole model and helps in organizing parts while identifying board diameters. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 Gives Campaign AS AJAY S. CAE Engineer Chemicals Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 2/12/2026 "Ultra-Fast Simulation on Large CAD Models—Perfect for Early-Stage Design" 4.5/5 What do you like best about Altair SimSolid? No meshing required, enabling ultra‑fast structural simulation even for complex assemblies. Handles large, detailed CAD models directly—no geometry cleanup needed. Ideal for early‑stage design, letting engineers test many iterations quickly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Altair SimSolid? Limited feature control & missing essential CAD editing tools, making advanced workflows harder. Confusing or unclear user interface, with UX issues that hinder ease of use. Accuracy can vary depending on the problem, and convergence/error verification is difficult because studies must be re‑run from the start. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Altair SimSolid solving and how is that benefiting you? It eliminates meshing and geometry cleanup, allowing engineers to analyze complex, unsimplified CAD directly. It also cuts pre‑processing time by streamlining setup—contacts, welds, and BCs—and by reducing repetitive tasks. The result is a major productivity boost: less time spent on meshing and prep, and more time focused on engineering decisions. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Response from Sarthak Kumar of Altair SimSolid [Editedit](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/altair-simsolid-review-12348127/official_response/edit) Hello Ajay, thank you for sharing your experience with Simcenter SimSolid. We're pleased to hear that it's enabling ultra-fast structural simulation and allowing engineers to test many design iterations quickly. We understand your concerns about the user interface and accuracy, and we're committed to enhancing the usability and reliability of our software. 2/14/2026 Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: Seller invite HS Harikrishna S. Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 8/4/2026 "Efficient Structural Simulation, Minor Refinement Issues" 4/5 What do you like best about Altair SimSolid? I like Altair SimSolid's 'Measles' feature because it helps solve simulations in less time while achieving approximately the same results compared to traditional processes. Also, the initial setup was great, which was a big plus for me. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Altair SimSolid? I find local refinement to be a bit of an issue. In certain areas, like when there's a 3mm hole, and I want to refine the mesh near it, it's not possible. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Altair SimSolid solving and how is that benefiting you? I use Altair SimSolid for structural and modal analysis. I find the 'Measles' feature speeds up simulation, delivering nearly the same results as traditional methods but in less time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 Gives Campaign ![Shiv kumar S.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Shiv kumar S.") SS Shiv kumar S. Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.) 8/4/2026 "Instant Simulation Results with Altair SimSolid" 5/5 What do you like best about Altair SimSolid? I use Altair SimSolid for simulation during design iterations and it's incredibly helpful because it gives results almost in no time. I really appreciate the surface meshing feature as it significantly reduces meshing time compared to FEM. The initial setup was very smooth, and I also like how well it integrates as an add-on with NX. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Altair SimSolid? Everything is good Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Altair SimSolid solving and how is that benefiting you? I use Altair SimSolid for quick simulation during design iterations, optimizing parts with minimum mass. The surface meshing reduces meshing time significantly, making the process efficient with just-in-time results. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 Gives Campaign WC william c. CAE Technical Specialist Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.) 8/4/2026 "Best-in-Class Analysis Speed That Delivers for sure" 5/5 What do you like best about Altair SimSolid? The speed of analysis is the best part asset Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Altair SimSolid? Learning a new inteface is difficult to begin with. Also the uncertainty of transferring from traditional analysis Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Altair SimSolid solving and how is that benefiting you? Sim solid is allowing us to empower designers to do analysis before we do more refined furthe analysis Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 Gives Campaign ![Jason V.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Jason V.") JV Jason V. Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 3/5/2026 "Meshless FEA Speeds Up Aerospace Simulations" 5/5 What do you like best about Altair SimSolid? I find Altair SimSolid invaluable for quasi-static elastic simulations of parts and assemblies in aerospace. It hugely expedites the sim-iteration pipeline, enabling quick optimization of parts. What I like most is the meshless FEA, which eliminates the most time-consuming and error-prone aspect of traditional FEA—meshing. Instead of spending lots of time determining mesh sizes and refining mesh where stress concentrations exist, SimSolid allows you to skip that step entirely. Additionally, the initial setup of Altair SimSolid was very easy, and they offer a better enterprise solution along with an appealing startup package. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Altair SimSolid? The undo button is missing, which can be frustrating when I make mistakes and need to redo work. Also, the built-in tools for post-processing are limited, so I often have to use Excel for more advanced data analysis. Finally, it would be great if SimSolid decks or results could be exported out to Inspire or HyperMesh. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Altair SimSolid solving and how is that benefiting you? Altair SimSolid hugely expedites the sim-iteration pipeline, optimizing parts quickly. Meshless FEA eliminates the time-consuming and error-prone meshing process, allowing me to skip determining mesh sizes and stress refinements. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Response from Sarthak Kumar of Altair SimSolid [Editedit](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/altair-simsolid-review-12442191/official_response/edit) Hello Jason, We're glad to hear that Simcenter SimSolid has been invaluable for your aerospace simulations, and that you find the meshless FEA to be a significant advantage. We appreciate your feedback on the undo button and post-processing tools, and we'll definitely take that into consideration for future improvements. Thank you for sharing your experience with us! Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: Seller invite ![Verified User in Airlines/Aviation](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Airlines/Aviation") UA Verified User in Airlines/Aviation Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 3/5/2026 "Time-saving simulation approach with Altair SimSolid" 3.5/5 What do you like best about Altair SimSolid? So, what I like most is the integration of Altair SimSolid, because it allows me to use it under a user interface that I already know. It is also relatively easy to teach other designers, as they only need to know one interface. I also like that it is not necessary to mesh. That is actually the main reason. The results, as far as I have seen, are usable. In most cases, we have had good experiences for a quick and rough assessment. It is also important to me that one can quickly and intuitively get into the interface. This has been well achieved with Altair SimSolid. Additionally, I like that I can switch between the OptiStruct interface and the solver to quickly check if it works the same way with a mesh-based solver as it does with Altair SimSolid. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Altair SimSolid? The biggest problem is identifying the differences between a network-based solver and a non-network-based solver. Especially in special cases, it can happen that Altair SimSolid provides results that do not meet expectations. It would be important to explain these differences and bring Altair SimSolid closer to the correct solution, even if this is a lengthy process. I have not seen concrete examples in my daily life, but there have been academic papers on the subject that were sent to me. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Altair SimSolid solving and how is that benefiting you? Altair SimSolid solves the problem of not having to mesh large or complex assemblies, which saves us time. The integration into familiar user interfaces makes it easier to use, and we quickly obtain useful results for an initial assessment. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Response from Sarthak Kumar of Altair SimSolid [Editedit](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/altair-simsolid-review-12440767/official_response/edit) Hello, We appreciate your feedback on the differences between network-based and non-network-based solvers. We are continuously working to address these differences and provide clearer explanations to ensure that Simcenter SimSolid meets your expectations. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: Seller inviteAI Translated ![mahadevanna u.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "mahadevanna u.") MU mahadevanna u. simulation engineer Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.) 8/5/2026 "Fast Simulations That Save Time" 4.5/5 What do you like best about Altair SimSolid? time it takes for simulations compared to other solver Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Altair SimSolid? some times accuracy comes very less, may be we need more use cases for refining the boundary conditionss Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Altair SimSolid solving and how is that benefiting you? deflection in automobile parts , stresses in different parts. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 Gives Campaign ![Mariusz K.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Mariusz K.") MK Mariusz K. Senior Engineer Railroad Manufacture Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 11/21/2022 "Theo fastest way to obtain satisfying FEA results" 5/5 What do you like best about Altair SimSolid? clear GUI, simple and understandable workflow, space for improvements in the future Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Altair SimSolid? The pricing and the splitting of the licensing were done some time ago. Also, not all “features” are described in the “help,” as they are limitations of the applied technology. It is not possible to edit geometry, not even to move parts. Post-processing cannot be automated. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Altair SimSolid solving and how is that benefiting you? It helps me make quick decisions at the very early stage of a project, when it’s crucial to head in the right direction from the start. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Response from Sarthak Kumar of Altair SimSolid [Editedit](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/altair-simsolid-review-7406594/official_response/edit) Hello Mariusz, We're glad to hear that Simcenter SimSolid is helping you make quick decisions at the early stage of your projects. We will take note of your feedback regarding pricing and licensing for future improvements. 4/28/2026 Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: Seller invite ![vasu d.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "vasu d.") VD vasu d. Team leader Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 8/5/2026 Business partner of the seller or seller's competitor, not included in G2 scores. "Meshless Delivers Fast Analysis and an Easy-to-Use Experience" 5/5 What do you like best about Altair SimSolid? Meshless makes analysis very short time. Easy to use Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Altair SimSolid? Need to add sardines feature & connections features for structural simulation Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Altair SimSolid solving and how is that benefiting you? Seiten analysis time for our standard analysis cases Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 Gives Campaign ## Questions about Altair SimSolid? Ask real users or explore answers from the community Get practical answers, real workflows, and honest pros and cons from the G2 community or share your insights. [ Ask about Altair SimSolid ](https://www.g2.com/products/altair-simsolid/discussions/new) GU Guest User What is Altair SimSolid used for? 0 Upvotes 0 [ Join the conversation ](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-altair-simsolid-used-for) [ View all Discussions ](https://www.g2.com/products/altair-simsolid/discuss) ##### Pricing Pricing details for this product isn’t currently available. 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