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At a Glance
Ansys CFX
Ansys CFX
Star Rating
(18)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (50.0% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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COMSOL Multiphysics®
COMSOL Multiphysics®
Star Rating
(36)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (36.1% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that while both COMSOL Multiphysics® and Ansys CFX excel in fluid analysis, Ansys CFX stands out with a higher score of 9.3 compared to COMSOL's 8.7, indicating a more robust set of features for fluid dynamics simulations.
  • Reviewers mention that COMSOL Multiphysics® offers superior finite element analysis capabilities with a score of 9.4, which is particularly beneficial for users focused on structural simulations, while Ansys CFX does not provide a comparable score in this area.
  • G2 users highlight that COMSOL's 3D/solid modeling tools received a commendable score of 8.5, making it a preferred choice for users who require detailed modeling capabilities, whereas Ansys CFX lacks specific ratings in this category.
  • Users on G2 report that COMSOL Multiphysics® has a more user-friendly interface with an ease of use score of 6.9, while Ansys CFX scores higher at 8.0, suggesting that Ansys may be easier for new users to navigate.
  • Reviewers mention that the quality of support for COMSOL Multiphysics® is rated at 7.8, which is higher than Ansys CFX's score of 7.2, indicating that users may find better assistance and resources with COMSOL.
  • Users say that the product direction for Ansys CFX is perceived more positively at 8.3 compared to COMSOL's 7.7, suggesting that Ansys may be more aligned with future developments and user needs.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Ansys CFX
No pricing available
COMSOL Multiphysics®
No pricing available
Free Trial
Ansys CFX
No trial information available
COMSOL Multiphysics®
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
13
9.0
32
Ease of Use
8.0
14
6.9
32
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
Not enough data
Quality of Support
7.2
13
7.8
26
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.3
14
7.7
31
Features by Category
9.3
8
8.5
9
Design
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
8.9
9
Not enough data
8.3
9
Not enough data
8.1
7
Tools
9.3
7
8.7
5
Not enough data
9.4
9
Not enough data
8.9
6
Work
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
7.3
5
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.7
5
Environment
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
8.3
6
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Ansys CFX
Ansys CFX
COMSOL Multiphysics®
COMSOL Multiphysics®
Ansys CFX and COMSOL Multiphysics® are categorized as Simulation & CAE
Unique Categories
Ansys CFX
Ansys CFX has no unique categories
COMSOL Multiphysics®
COMSOL Multiphysics® has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Ansys CFX
Ansys CFX
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
25.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
25.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
50.0%
COMSOL Multiphysics®
COMSOL Multiphysics®
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
30.6%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
33.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
36.1%
Reviewers' Industry
Ansys CFX
Ansys CFX
Automotive
18.8%
Oil & Energy
12.5%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
12.5%
Higher Education
12.5%
Aviation & Aerospace
12.5%
Other
31.3%
COMSOL Multiphysics®
COMSOL Multiphysics®
Higher Education
22.2%
Research
16.7%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
8.3%
Medical Devices
5.6%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
5.6%
Other
41.7%
Most Helpful Reviews
Ansys CFX
Ansys CFX
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Automotive

ANSYS acquired SpaceClaim back in 2014, this acquisition equipped ANSYS with a powerful geometry tool that the software never had before. Plus the already powerful FEA and CFD functionality, ANSYS might be the best simulation software.

Most Helpful Critical Review
COMSOL Multiphysics®
COMSOL Multiphysics®
Most Helpful Favorable Review
AP
Ayushi P.
Verified User in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

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.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Research

Super-duper expensive - or at least I assume so because the entire university only has 4 licenses available for research use on the supercomputers and a limited number (like 1 or 2) of the modules. While simple simulations are easy to create and run,...

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Discussions
Ansys CFX
Ansys CFX Discussions
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COMSOL Multiphysics®
COMSOL Multiphysics® Discussions
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