# COMSOL Multiphysics® Reviews **Vendor:** COMSOL **Category:** [Simulation & CAE Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/simulation-cae) **Average Rating:** 4.3/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 36 ## About COMSOL Multiphysics® Engineers and scientists use the COMSOL Multiphysics® software to simulate designs, devices, and processes in all fields of engineering, manufacturing, and scientific research. COMSOL Multiphysics® is a simulation platform that provides fully coupled multiphysics and single-physics modeling capabilities. The Model Builder includes all of the steps in the modeling workflow — from defining geometries, material properties, and the physics that describe specific phenomena to performing computations and evaluating the results. The COMSOL Multiphysics® software brings a user interface and experience that is always the same, regardless of engineering application and physics phenomena. Add-on modules provide specialized functionality for electromagnetics, structural mechanics, acoustics, fluid flow, heat transfer, and chemical engineering. Choose from a list of LiveLink™ products to interface directly with CAD and other third-party software. Deploy simulation applications with COMSOL Compiler™ and COMSOL Server™. ## COMSOL Multiphysics® Pros & Cons **What users like:** - Users find the **ease of learning** COMSOL Multiphysics® enhances their ability to utilize its powerful capabilities. (1 reviews) - Users highlight the **powerful and easy-to-learn multiphysic capabilities** of COMSOL Multiphysics®, enhancing their simulation experience. (1 reviews) ## COMSOL Multiphysics® Reviews ### 1. user friendly multiphysics & Surrogate modelling software **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Medical Devices | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** January 04, 2025 **What do you like best about COMSOL Multiphysics®?** the multiphysics capabilities are really great. especially interfacing with different physics **What do you dislike about COMSOL Multiphysics®?** The official python scripting support would be really nice to have **What problems is COMSOL Multiphysics® solving and how is that benefiting you?** sensor development, to optimize the sensing capabilities. The surrogate model to have predictive model give option for faster iterations ### 2. Works well for what it is **Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Zach R. | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** April 06, 2023 **What do you like best about COMSOL Multiphysics®?** Power FE analysis tool, requires a lot of time to get familiar with all that is possible but then the possibilities are endless! **What do you dislike about COMSOL Multiphysics®?** Clunky unintuitive interface, but that's the deal with such software **What problems is COMSOL Multiphysics® solving and how is that benefiting you?** Streamlining and lowering design costs by allowing me to test a variety of designs ### 3. One of the best packages for FEM analysis **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Ayushi P. | Project Intern, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** November 04, 2022 **What do you like best about COMSOL Multiphysics®?** COMSOL multiphysics is easier to handle compared to ANSYS. It is effortless to transfer between heat transfer and other physics fields and also allows users to choose from a variety of solvers. **What do you dislike about COMSOL Multiphysics®?** COMSOL Multiphysics doesn’t have an explicit dynamics module. Also, it uses FEM for fluid simulations, whereas ANSYS uses FVM and is more efficient for fluid dynamics. **What problems is COMSOL Multiphysics® solving and how is that benefiting you?** I use COMSOL Multiphysics for heat transfer projects. It helped me greatly in an academic project on laser welding because of the excellent flexibility it offered. ### 4. COMSOL is the leading software in physics. **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Juan Pablo R. | Jr. Data Scientist, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** June 16, 2022 **What do you like best about COMSOL Multiphysics®?** I've only used some of the modules but I like that there's plenty to pick from, literally something for everyone. **What do you dislike about COMSOL Multiphysics®?** The user interface is not super friendly, but once you get used to it, you are ready to go. **What problems is COMSOL Multiphysics® solving and how is that benefiting you?** COMSOL is the leading software in my lab for physics simulations. If it weren't for COMSOL we'd take much longer to hardcode simulations. ### 5. The best scientific software **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Higher Education | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** September 02, 2021 **What do you like best about COMSOL Multiphysics®?** User friendly, easy to implement the scientific problem. Complex problems have solved easily with this software. I have used equation-based modeling to implement custom governing equations. **What do you dislike about COMSOL Multiphysics®?** This software is limited to academic institutes, and this technology should focus on an industrial problem. I have great expectations to see as the lead software in industrial application. **Recommendations to others considering COMSOL Multiphysics®:** Would you please release the student license version **What problems is COMSOL Multiphysics® solving and how is that benefiting you?** I have solved Multiphysics problems, optic and laser-matter interaction, structural, acoustic, and computational fluid dyanmic problems using COMSOL Multiphysics software. ### 6. COMSOL for solving Partial Differential Equations Using FEM **Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Carlos A. | Project Engineer, Enterprise (> 1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** April 28, 2021 **What do you like best about COMSOL Multiphysics®?** The options to input the weak form of the partial differential equations under the mathematical module coupled with Multiphysics. **What do you dislike about COMSOL Multiphysics®?** The mesher is not as robust as other FEM software. **What problems is COMSOL Multiphysics® solving and how is that benefiting you?** Piezoelectric materials in 2D and 3D under variable frequency activations ### 7. Great FEA Software for fluid flow **Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Biotechnology | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** August 29, 2020 **What do you like best about COMSOL Multiphysics®?** COMSOL has been utilized for simpler tasks for my lab regarding basic fluid flow in a microfluidic device. Although not used for a complex system, the software has a good setup between the mathematical analysis and inputted 3D design model. It is relatively easy to learn with a set of good tutorials that can be found throughout the web even for beginner users, although this may take a little longer. **What do you dislike about COMSOL Multiphysics®?** The main dislike of COMSOL is the amount of processing speed that is required to run even simple models in the software along with the results and some of the interfaces could be updated to be more user friendly. **Recommendations to others considering COMSOL Multiphysics®:** My recommendation for those that are considering using COMSOL is that it is a good software for a range of modeling options, including fluid dynamics, and that if you need help in developing a model there are a range of Youtube that can be easily found to learn the basics. Another recommendation is that the computer that is going to be utilizing the software should have a good amount of RAM and drivers to support higher end modeling in order to not slow the process down. Before purchasing the software I would look for tutorials that are geared toward your interests if you are not an advanced user to help with the starting process of using the software. **What problems is COMSOL Multiphysics® solving and how is that benefiting you?** The COMSOL software is being utilized to model fluid flow through a variety of microfluidic devices for different fluids and designs. ### 8. Not the best but real good **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Chad H. | Chemist, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** October 25, 2019 **What do you like best about COMSOL Multiphysics®?** Modelling in COMSOL is thereabouts to easy. If you are a beginner, online tutorials on their website is so helpful for basic stuff. However, it is not enough for handling your job, you need to improve by practising. We are modelling chemical reactions by using COMSOL, after that we compare the results with our hand calculations and real reaction results. Almost always simulation results fits with real experiment results. **What do you dislike about COMSOL Multiphysics®?** I wish they would put more tutorials on their website. They have a small tutorial library, needs to be extended. **What problems is COMSOL Multiphysics® solving and how is that benefiting you?** I am using it for modelling my semiconductor experiments. Mostly on nanoscales with silicon and germanium stuff. It is good so far, but I am looking for a better alternative. ### 9. A great simulation platform and versatile tool capable of simulating things from stresses to waves **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Apoorva K. | Undergraduate Teaching Assistant for Mechanical Systems and Controls, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, Enterprise (> 1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** September 26, 2019 **What do you like best about COMSOL Multiphysics®?** Comsol allows for creating physics simulations. I have personally used it for acoustics simulations to model plane waves, and in design projects to test various hypotheses. The application builder-server system is definitely a plus point and helps tailor simulations to personal needs **What do you dislike about COMSOL Multiphysics®?** Most attributes are very likeable. However, I do believe that the resolution of plots and animations could be made better. The model tree on the left also appears clunky at times. There is a potential for making the interface easier to discern. **Recommendations to others considering COMSOL Multiphysics®:** It's an exciting platform. Do try to spend time on if you are interested in modelling complex physical systems and/or designing innovative materials with desirable acoustic properties **What problems is COMSOL Multiphysics® solving and how is that benefiting you?** I am using COMSOL for my research in acoustics. We are trying to design materials with specific properties that help us achieve desired acoustic effects (such as maximum transmission and low reflectivity) ### 10. The most complete software to simulate and solving finite element analysis **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Roberto M. | Solution Support Engineer at BaxEnergy, Enterprise (> 1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** October 28, 2019 **What do you like best about COMSOL Multiphysics®?** COMSOL has a comprensive user interface. Especially for beginners, helps to set up multiphysics structures with the help of an interactive assistant. **What do you dislike about COMSOL Multiphysics®?** It requires a very powerful hardware, especially in terms of RAM. Complex simulations require hours of computation, but results are guaranteed. Is challenging and very hard the first approach, but even if sometimes tutorial are not very complete, the community is willing to help. **What problems is COMSOL Multiphysics® solving and how is that benefiting you?** I worked a lot with thermofluid related problem. I was capable to carrying out complex simulations about lab-on-a-chip (LOC) devices.Thanks to COMSOL I was able to design the model and perform analytic and numeric calculations very quickly. ## COMSOL Multiphysics® Discussions - [What is COMSOL Multiphysics (formerly FEMLAB) used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-comsol-multiphysics-formerly-femlab-used-for) - [How much does Comsol Multiphysics cost?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-much-does-comsol-multiphysics-cost) - [Is Comsol used in industry?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-comsol-used-in-industry) - [What is Femlab?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-femlab) - [What is Comsol Multiphysics used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-comsol-multiphysics-used-for) - [View COMSOL Multiphysics® pricing details and edition comparison](https://www.g2.com/products/comsol-multiphysics/reviews/comsol-multiphysics-review-1696397?section=pricing&secure%5Bexpires_at%5D=2026-05-07+02%3A53%3A46+-0500&secure%5Bsession_id%5D=343a2077-b8b7-4f80-9694-6565771ebe70&secure%5Btoken%5D=d54fbf2c2ad75d5fc73a7b0d99c64556fe65bfba37798434f6f557053a1d380d&format=llm_user) ## COMSOL Multiphysics® Features **Design** - 3D/solid modeling Tools - Drawing Tools - Editing Tools - Rendering tools **Tools** - Fluid analysis - Finite element analysis - Multibody dynamics **Work** - Discrete event modeling - Continuous event modeling - Mechanical event simulation - Manufacturing process simulation - Integrate **Environment** - Hardware support - Task - Manage Multiple Profiles - Command Clarity ## Top COMSOL Multiphysics® Alternatives - [MATLAB](https://www.g2.com/products/matlab/reviews) - 4.5/5.0 (748 reviews) - [SimScale](https://www.g2.com/products/simscale/reviews) - 4.6/5.0 (274 reviews) - [Ansys Fluent](https://www.g2.com/products/ansys-fluent/reviews) - 4.5/5.0 (116 reviews)