G2 Vendor Directory

Ansys Fluent vs. SOLIDWORKS

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

MetricAnsys Fluent

by Ansys, Inc.

SOLIDWORKS

by Dassault Systèmes

Overall rating4.54.5
Review count123707
Ease of use8.38.9
Ease of setup8.88.7
Quality of support8.78.5
Meets requirements9.09.0
NPS72.88135669.230769
Small Business40.2%47.1%
Mid-Market32.8%32.2%
Enterprise27.0%20.7%
Total page views4833,244
Total LLM citations3,01412,306

Ansys Fluent

Ansys Fluent is the industry leading computational fluid dynamics, or CFD software, renowned for its advanced physics modeling capabilities and outstanding accuracy. As a general-purpose CFD software, Fluent can be used to model fluid flow, heat and mass transfer, chemical reactions, and more. Fluent offers a modern, user-friendly interface that streamlines the CFD process from pre- to post-processing within a single window workflow.

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