G2 Vendor Directory

Ansys Forte vs. SOLIDWORKS

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

MetricAnsys Forte

by Ansys, Inc.

SOLIDWORKS

by Dassault Systèmes

Overall rating3.94.5
Review count11707
Ease of use8.68.9
Ease of setup9.58.7
Quality of support8.38.5
Meets requirements8.69.0
NPS45.45454569.230769
Small Business72.7%47.1%
Mid-Market9.1%32.2%
Enterprise18.2%20.7%
Total page views973,244
Total LLM citations3212,306

Ansys Forte

Models internal combustion engines and rotating machinery quickly and efficiently. A specialty simulation tool with state-of-the-art chemistry and meshing.

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