G2 Vendor Directory

Ansys CFX vs. SOLIDWORKS

A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.

MetricAnsys CFX

by Ansys, Inc.

SOLIDWORKS

by Dassault Systèmes

Overall rating4.64.5
Review count18707
Ease of use8.38.9
Ease of setup0.08.7
Quality of support7.68.5
Meets requirements9.19.0
NPS81.2569.230769
Small Business33.3%47.1%
Mid-Market22.2%32.2%
Enterprise44.4%20.7%
Total page views863,244
Total LLM citations11812,306

Ansys CFX

Addresses turbomachinery challenges with industry-leading CFD software, known for being the gold standard in accuracy with extensive turbomachinery industry validation.

Pros

    SOLIDWORKS

    SOLIDWORKS is the industry-standard 3D CAD solution trusted by more than 8 million engineers and designers worldwide. For over 30 years, it has helped mechanical engineers, product designers and manufacturing firms compress design cycles, control costs and deliver higher-quality products faster. SOLIDWORKS combines parametric 3D modeling, integrated simulation, product data management and direct manufacturing workflows in a single, connected environment—eliminating the need for disconnected point tools.

    Pros

    • Ease of Use
    • Features
    • 3D Modeling
    • User Interface
    • Simulation Tools
    • CAD Integration