--- 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 NI N I. Engineering Manager Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 8/23/2024 "Almost immediate Design Exploration" 4.5/5 What do you like best about Altair SimSolid? Simple to use, adding more and more functions, includingbthermal, sunlight exposure, etc Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Altair SimSolid? Full blackbox, missing mesh import/ fem native as file, apart of CAD Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Altair SimSolid solving and how is that benefiting you? Design exploration + supporting CAD department 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-10041744/official_response/edit) Hello, thank you for your feedback! We're constantly working on enhancing Simcenter SimSolid to provide a better user experience. We'll take your comments about the blackbox nature and missing mesh import into consideration for future updates. 7/29/2025 Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: Seller invite YM Yash M. CAE Engineer Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 8/16/2024 "A Balanced experience with Simsolid" 3/5 What do you like best about Altair SimSolid? 1) Extremely simple to use, quick customer support, and easy to pick up and apply. 2) The Solving time is quite impressive in simple static simulations with linear/non-linear materials. 3) Modal Analysis results are quite good and fast. 4) Very ease to setup boundary conditions, and loading force. 5) Very good features of bolted connection and spot weld joints, which make it quick and simple to apply. 6) Very usefull for analysing 3D printed components. 7) Perfect for complicated Geometry, large assemblies undergoing only remote loads with simple contacts like Bonded , frictional. 8) Auto arranging of Assembly and connections geometry is good, defining the contacts region is so simple and speedy. 9) Easly integrated with other CAD softwares for importing the models. 10) Performed well in case where traditional FEA have mesh sensitive results. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Altair SimSolid? 1) Non-linear with separating contacts are not yet supported. 2) After certain number of steps, when the geometry starts showing large deflection, the SimSolid starts showing errors and distortion. 3) Very Limited connections options. 4) Cannot add desired incremental test points, have to create induvial studies. Also, cannot plot specific required results graphs like force vs displacement for these specific points. 5) Does not have option constrain a specific Axis DOF. 6) Cannot justify the solution settings of Max. number of passes and refinement option. Changing these settings results in significant change in results so it is not reliable option to have. Need more robust guidelines of using these features. 7) Seperating contacts with non-linear geometry is still not supported yet. 8) Cannot request desired output graphs, like Reaction force vs Displacement. Have to manually record results for each point. And also, cannot assign Displacement Vs Time graph as well for input. 9) Contacts names can have more justified name like separating contacts and separating/closing are difficult to use according to their usability. 10) The GUI and viewing the geometry experience like Pan, rotate can be improved. While pan-ing and rotating the model, sometimes the animations will stick in the process. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Altair SimSolid solving and how is that benefiting you? Used where tradinational FEA shows mesh convergence and even fine mesh results in inaccuracy and take significant time to solve. 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-10014208/official_response/edit) Hello Yash, Thank you for sharing your detailed experience with Simcenter SimSolid. We're pleased to hear that you find it useful for analyzing 3D printed components and for handling complicated geometry. We appreciate your feedback on the limitations with non-linear contacts and the need for more robust guidelines on solution settings. Your input on the GUI and viewing experience is noted and will be taken into consideration for enhancements. We value your feedback and are committed to improving the user experience with Simcenter SimSolid. 8/29/2024 Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: Seller invite ![Rodolfo N.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Rodolfo N.") RN Rodolfo N. Analista CAE Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.) 8/26/2024 "Software that provides very fast responses to large models and structures with many components." 5/5 What do you like best about Altair SimSolid? The ease of creating large models with several components quickly and which provides very fast responses due to the fact that it does not work with finite elements. I also recently didn't like to know that Altair is changing the AU policy for using SimSolid. The 2024 version will have to have more AU than I purchased and paid for maintenance, making it impossible to use the software in the 2024 version. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Altair SimSolid? It needs to improve the response and post-processing options, with more configuration options for the interface and the items that make up the post-processing window. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Altair SimSolid solving and how is that benefiting you? For modal analysis and linear structural analysis. SimSolid helps me with modal analysis to check resonance frequencies in conjunction with many components and complex geometry. In other CAE software, I would spend about 16 hours generating finite element meshes, but in just 2 hours I can do a complete analysis and read the results. 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-10051705/official_response/edit) Hello Rodolfo, we're glad to hear that you find Simcenter SimSolid to be efficient in creating large models and providing fast responses. We understand your concern about the changes in the AU policy and will take your feedback into consideration. Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: Seller invite ![Guru Sathya Prasadh N.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Guru Sathya Prasadh N.") GN Guru Sathya Prasadh N. Director Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 8/26/2024 "Strong Reason to Choose Altair Simsolid!!! A Meshlesh Era!" 5/5 What do you like best about Altair SimSolid? Altair SimSolid is a highly efficient structural analysis tool that eliminates the need for traditional meshing, significantly speeding up the simulation process while maintaining high accuracy. Its user-friendly interface and ability to handle complex assemblies make it accessible and versatile, supporting a wide range of analysis types. With seamless CAD integration and cloud-enabled performance, SimSolid enhances productivity by delivering reliable results quickly, without the need for extensive infrastructure. These features collectively make it an invaluable asset for design engineers looking to streamline their workflows and improve overall efficiency. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Altair SimSolid? While Altair SimSolid excels in speed, efficiency and ease of use, it has some drawbacks,has high licensing costs, and offers limited tutorials, which can hinder new users. Despite these cons, it remains a powerful tool for many structural analysis applications. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Altair SimSolid solving and how is that benefiting you? Most of the structural simulations we are performing by using Simsolid. The major advantage of meshless concept saves a lot of time to us and able to get the validation reults in a short period. It is comparatively very quicker than traditional FEA approach. 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-10044692/official_response/edit) Hello Guru, we're glad to hear that Simcenter SimSolid has been a valuable asset for your structural analysis needs, providing efficient and accurate results without the need for traditional meshing. Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: Seller invite ![Andrew O.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Andrew O.") AO Andrew O. Design Engineer Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 8/23/2024 "Good tool for structures involving heavy plate work" 3/5 What do you like best about Altair SimSolid? Welds and contact conditions are much easier to define in SimSolid than other FEA codes that I have used in the past. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Altair SimSolid? Not being able to edit geometry in SimSolid. It would be extremely helpful to be able to increase or decrease the thickness of plate elements directly in the software based on the results. As it stands right now, these changes need to be made on the original CAD model then re-imported for reanalysis. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Altair SimSolid solving and how is that benefiting you? Recently I designed permanent formwork for a mine's underground grizzly pocket. This formwork was to remain in place as a permanent liner after the concrete was placed. SimSolid allowed me to perform the analysis directly on what my designer had modeled. Previously I would have had to go through the process of simplifying the geometry and creating a seperate FEA model. Coupled with Inspire, I could also tweak the design and learn where stiffeners would best reduce the stresses. 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-10042483/official_response/edit) Hello Andrew, thank you for sharing your experience with Simcenter SimSolid. We understand the importance of being able to make changes to the geometry directly in the software, and we will take your feedback into consideration for future updates. Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: Seller invite ![Verified User in Education Management](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Education Management") UE Verified User in Education Management Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 8/11/2025 "Best Design Softwares" 4.5/5 What do you like best about Altair SimSolid? Latest features that Altair SimSolid software had attracted me to write this review Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Altair SimSolid? Nothing to dislike in this Altair SimSolid Software Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Altair SimSolid solving and how is that benefiting you? Altair SimSolid is solving a big pain point in traditional structural analysis — the time and complexity of meshing — and it’s benefiting engineers in a few key ways. 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-11524650/official_response/edit) Hello, Thank you for your feedback! We're happy to hear that you have not found anything to dislike about Simcenter SimSolid. Our network of Icons are G2 members who are recognized for their outstanding contributions and commitment to helping others through their expertise.G2 IconValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Antti M.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Antti M.") AM Antti M. Senior expert Mechanical or Industrial Engineering Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.) 2/17/2025 "Senior Simulation Expert review" 5/5 What do you like best about Altair SimSolid? Designers can make more simulations themselves to save time of simulation experts. Relatively big models can be solved ny using their laptop. Also for simulation expert it saves time when simulating thin structures natural frequencies. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Altair SimSolid? FEM solvers like Optistruct are faster when used in large server as simulation expert. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Altair SimSolid solving and how is that benefiting you? Natural frequencies especially for thin structures where FEM would need midplane meshing. 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-10847910/official_response/edit) Hello Antti, thank you for your review! It's great to hear that Simcenter SimSolid is addressing the need for natural frequencies in thin structures without midplane meshing. We understand your feedback about the speed of FEM solvers on large servers and will strive to improve the performance of Simcenter SimSolid for simulation experts. Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: Seller invite ![Verified User in Automotive](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Automotive") IA Verified User in Automotive Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 2/15/2025 "I liked simsolid to first do multiple initial design iteration before doing fea in optistruct" 4.5/5 What do you like best about Altair SimSolid? I like the simplicity of SimSolid. Also, the results are quite correlate with fea results so I go on use the simsolid for first couple of iteration until i am confident that design can go ahead for fea. I also like the simplicity of how it captures the weld. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Altair SimSolid? Some error prompts it can improve to let user know where it has made mistake. Or some default actions which user must do before firing simulation by making those option by default appeared Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Altair SimSolid solving and how is that benefiting you? We use it for vehicle design. Currently on the scale of 10-20 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-10844708/official_response/edit) Hello, we're glad to hear that you find SimSolid to be simple and that the results correlate well with FEA. We appreciate your feedback on the error prompts and default actions, and we will pass this along to our development team for consideration. Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: Seller invite ![Łukasz F.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Łukasz F.") ŁF Łukasz F. Sales Director Altair Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 2/16/2025 "Simulation without meshing" 4/5 What do you like best about Altair SimSolid? I like SimSolid because it is fast, and I can simulate without simplifying geometry or using meshing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Altair SimSolid? I am not a fan of graphic interface. GUI looks a bit old. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Altair SimSolid solving and how is that benefiting you? SimSolid can simulate fast. I can receive an answer in minutes to seconds. I can use it at early stage of my designs. 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-10847551/official_response/edit) Hello Lukasz, thank you for sharing your positive experience with SimSolid. We understand your concerns about the graphic interface and will take your feedback into account as we continue to enhance the user experience. Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: Seller invite ![Murilo R.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Murilo R.") MR Murilo R. Chief Techology Officer Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 8/26/2024 "Exceptional Speed and Efficiency in Complex Simulations" 5/5 What do you like best about Altair SimSolid? I am thoroughly impressed with SimSolid's speed and low processing power consumption, even when solving complex problems. The interface is well-organized, providing a clear workflow that is easy to follow. Additionally, the software is easy to install and quickly ready for use, making it a highly efficient tool when combined with its rapid processing capabilities. The availability of online training for new users is also a significant advantage, as it greatly aids in onboarding within the company. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Altair SimSolid? So far, I have not identified any negative aspects to mention about SimSolid. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Altair SimSolid solving and how is that benefiting you? Altair SimSolid is helping us solve structural problems, particularly in components with complex geometry where the weight-to-stiffness ratio is crucial for meeting overall system requirements. Using SimSolid provides us with greater confidence in the design and sizing of these components, which are critical to our product's success. 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-10049745/official_response/edit) Hello Murilo, thank you for highlighting the ease of installation and the availability of online training for new users. We are committed to ensuring a seamless onboarding process and providing the necessary resources for our users to maximize the benefits of SimSolid. 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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