--- title: Altair SimSolid Reviews meta\_title: 'Altair SimSolid Reviews 2026: Details, Pricing, & Features | G2' meta\_description: Filter 196 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: 196 scale: '5' date\_modified: '2026-08-07' 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 in Manufacturing](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Manufacturing") UM Verified User in Manufacturing Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 2/17/2025 "Fast end reliable" 5/5 What do you like best about Altair SimSolid? Fast analysis without meshing, high accuracy Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Altair SimSolid? In some case, could be interesting to have a mesh Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Altair SimSolid solving and how is that benefiting you? Static analysis during offert phase 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-10847996/official_response/edit) Hello, thank you for sharing your positive experience with Simcenter SimSolid. We're pleased to hear that you find it fast and reliable for analysis without meshing, providing high accuracy. We understand that in some cases, having a mesh could be beneficial, and we appreciate your feedback on this. Simcenter SimSolid is designed to solve static analysis problems, particularly during the offer phase, and we're glad to hear that it's benefiting you in this way. Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: Seller invite HP Hyder P. IT Support Executive Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 8/23/2024 "SimSolid: Fast & Accurate" 4.5/5 What do you like best about Altair SimSolid? Our experience with SimSolid has excellent. It handles complex shapes and large modules with speed and efficiency by skipping the traditional meshing step, allowing us to test designs and make decisions faster. The best part is that SimSolid integrates seamlessly with our CAD software, including Creo Parametric, UG NX, CATIA, and others. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Altair SimSolid? Our experiance with SimSolid is Limited Detailed Mesh Control. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Altair SimSolid solving and how is that benefiting you? Simsolid allowing us to test designs and make decisions faster. 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-10041465/official_response/edit) Hello Hyder, we're thrilled to hear that you've had an excellent experience with Simcenter SimSolid! Skipping the traditional meshing step and seamless integration with CAD software are indeed some of its standout features. Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: Seller invite TF Trevor F. Principal - Senior Engineer Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 8/23/2024 "SimSolid rapid design checks." 5/5 What do you like best about Altair SimSolid? The software allows for quick analysis using exisitng 3d models. Allows us to check details which we can't model accurately in our traditional strucutral software with out having to invest time into full FEA modelling. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Altair SimSolid? Bit of a learning curve translating models from Autocad based 3d and implementing boundary conditions and loading. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Altair SimSolid solving and how is that benefiting you? Helping to analyze specific framing issues at complex joints to ensure design intent is being met. 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-10043939/official_response/edit) Hello Trevor, thank you for sharing your experience with Simcenter SimSolid. We're pleased to hear that the software is helping you analyze complex joints and ensure design intent. We understand that there may be challenges in translating models from Autocad, and we appreciate your feedback. Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: Seller invite SA Suraj A. Mechanical / Project Engineer Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 8/22/2024 "Good for analysis" 4/5 What do you like best about Altair SimSolid? Simsolid is easy to use and also cuts off a lot of time that is required to set up a model for FEA in other softwares as it doesnot use mesh. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Altair SimSolid? The user interface could improve as the icons can be little confusing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Altair SimSolid solving and how is that benefiting you? We tried simsolid for doing stress analysis on some models and the results were fast and accurate. So this software is basically saving time. 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-10040889/official_response/edit) Hello Suraj, we're glad to hear that you find Simcenter SimSolid easy to use and time-saving for FEA model setup. We appreciate your feedback about the user interface and will take it into consideration for future improvements. Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: Seller invite ![Darius S.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Darius S.") DS Darius S. Owner - Engineer Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 8/28/2024 "SimSolid has the tools for success in FEM." 4.5/5 What do you like best about Altair SimSolid? The embedded modeling tools create an easy to use workspace to render the results for FEA and Fatique. While there are some areas that have room for improvement, our engineering productivity has increased with the use of this software. The subscription element which permits the use of more than one software and floating license capabilty is attractive. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Altair SimSolid? SimSolid can add a bit more explanation on the use of the tool to make workflow more effecient and less dependant on support. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Altair SimSolid solving and how is that benefiting you? FEA and fatigue analysis training would be helpful. Existing material requires support from the technical team. 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-10062045/official_response/edit) Hello Darius, thank you for sharing your positive experience with Simcenter SimSolid. We are pleased to hear that the subscription element and floating license capability are attractive to you. We understand your feedback on the need for more training material and will work to provide additional resources to support your FEA and fatigue analysis needs. Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: Seller invite ![Adam T.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Adam T.") AT Adam T. Senior Principal Simulation and Assessment Engineer / Head of Discipline (S&A) Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.) 2/5/2024 "Use of SimSolid - a tool for designers as well as experienced analysts" 5/5 What do you like best about Altair SimSolid? The prime advantage is of course the speed and accuracy. The ability to, within literally a few minutes, understand the complex mechanical or thermal behaviour of an assembly is literally a game-change. Yes, that term is overused, but in 30 years of performing and leading teams undertaking CAE, this is the most amazing and revolutionary tool I've ever seen. For use by designers: you get to see the performance of your part at times chosen by you, without having to engage specialists (although as a specialist I would recommend having them help set up the problem, boundary conditions etc!). For use by experienced analysts: whilst planning your analysis using traditional FEA tools, why not spend 2 minutes more with SimSolid and find the answer that you will get to in hours / days / weeks? Why would you not want to invest thoat trivial amount of time to get your result? It's also perfect for a V&V perspective, as it's an entirely differnet technical approach to traditional FEA, different software, and you won't have to perform all those defeaturing tasks that you get asked questions about later: "does removing that notch in your FEA mesh hide a fatigue hotspot?". Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Altair SimSolid? It is honestly hard to think of an issue with the software itself. Frankly, the difficulty I am having is getting people to use it as it is intended to be used ~ leading the horse to water is one thing, getting them to use it as part of daily life is proving to be quite another. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Altair SimSolid solving and how is that benefiting you? Mechanical, thermal and dynamic behaviour of structures and components. 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-9192373/official_response/edit) Hello Adam, Thank you for sharing your positive experience with Simcenter SimSolid. We're glad to hear that the tool has been instrumental in providing quick and accurate insights into the performance of assemblies, as well as streamlining the analysis process for experienced analysts. Your feedback on its V&V perspective and benefits for designers is valuable to us. Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: Seller invite SD stefano d. Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 2/2/2024 "very efficient and satisfactory tool" 4/5 What do you like best about Altair SimSolid? Personally, I use it a lot in tradeoff studies, when it is necessary to model contacts / preloads, so that I can get a feeling about the adequacy of the local design solution without having to apply modifications on bigger models. Also, it is vey handy for analyzing complex shapes quickly, and to apply design tradeoffs while assessing the impact of such tradeoffs quickly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Altair SimSolid? So far, not many drawbacks. Sometimes, it is a bit difficult to manage the large number of automatically generated contacts and related properties, however I feel that it is more a user issue I have due to the fact that I use the code sporadically, rather than on a daily basis. In the end, advantages are largely outnumbering drawbacks. The fact that SimSolid engine is now available as an option inside Altair Inspire is also very handy. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Altair SimSolid solving and how is that benefiting you? it provides an excellent support both in the design / pre-design phase and in the detailed verification of small parts 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-9184534/official_response/edit) Hello Stefano, thank you for sharing your positive experience with Simcenter SimSolid. We're pleased to hear that it is providing excellent support in both the design and verification phases, and that the advantages outweigh any drawbacks you've encountered. Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: Seller invite EC EDUARDO C. Development Engineer Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 8/27/2024 "Fastest way to validate steel structures" 5/5 What do you like best about Altair SimSolid? The gain in time and agility in obtaining results compared to standard FEA is the biggest difference. It allows for more fluidity between design and structural optimization. Structural analysis becomes part of the development process, thanks to its ease of use, instead of being a powerful and costly tool. USER FRIENDLY. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Altair SimSolid? Lack more powerful tools compared with FEA counterpart. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Altair SimSolid solving and how is that benefiting you? Cost. With the practicality of use, the occasions when structural calculation is deemed valid are widely feasible, allowing for cost reductions in more products. 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-10058236/official_response/edit) Hello Eduardo, we're glad to hear that Simcenter SimSolid has provided you with a gain in time and agility in obtaining results compared to standard FEA. We appreciate your feedback about its ease of use and practicality. Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: Seller inviteAI Translated SM Salvatore M. CAE Specialist Engineer Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 8/25/2024 "SIMSOLID, smart engineering" 5/5 What do you like best about Altair SimSolid? His versatility and approach, with a few steps I can understand if a structure works or not. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Altair SimSolid? I can't use composite materials, I hope they will be implemented in the future. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Altair SimSolid solving and how is that benefiting you? I am able to give the customer quick and reliable answers. 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-10047049/official_response/edit) Hello Salvatore, we're glad to hear that you find Simcenter SimSolid versatile and easy to use for understanding structural performance. We understand your desire for composite material support and are constantly working to improve our software to meet our users' needs. Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: Seller invite JC jay c. Senior CAE Analyst Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 8/27/2024 "Experience of Simsolid from CAE Analyst view" 4/5 What do you like best about Altair SimSolid? Ease of use and the speed it produces results. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Altair SimSolid? The Interface looks old and not user friendly Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Altair SimSolid solving and how is that benefiting you? Been able to demostrate to engineers on how quickly they can perform analysis without the support of an experience CAe analyst 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-10054230/official_response/edit) Hello Jay, we're glad to hear that you find Simcenter SimSolid easy to use and appreciate its speed in producing results. We understand your concern about the interface and are continuously working on improving the user experience. Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: Seller invite ## 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. 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