G2 Vendor Directory

Ansys Discovery vs. SketchUp

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

MetricAnsys Discovery

by Ansys, Inc.

SketchUp

by Trimble

Overall rating4.24.5
Review count941,328
Ease of use8.49.0
Ease of setup9.39.1
Quality of support8.68.4
Meets requirements8.58.7
NPS47.77777869.230769
Small Business50.5%75.1%
Mid-Market30.1%17.9%
Enterprise19.4%7.0%
Total page views2483,532
Total LLM citations92253,934

Ansys Discovery

Ansys Discovery is the first simulation-driven design tool to combine instant physics simulation, proven Ansys high-fidelity simulation and interactive geometry modeling in a single user experience.

Pros

  • Simulation
  • Efficiency
  • Ease of Use
  • Meshing Techniques

SketchUp

Trimble is a global technology company founded in 1978 and headquartered in Westminster, Colorado. With over 11,000 employees worldwide, Trimble connects the physical and digital worlds to transform the ways work gets done. Through relentless innovation in precise positioning, modeling, and data analytics, Trimble powers essential industries including construction, geospatial, and transportation. Whether helping customers build infrastructure, optimize global supply chains, or map the world, Trimble is at the forefront of driving productivity and progress.

Pros

  • Ease of Use
  • 3D Modeling
  • Ease of Learning
  • Intuitive
  • Drawing
  • Modeling