G2 Vendor Directory

Ansys HFSS vs. SOLIDWORKS

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

MetricAnsys HFSS

by Ansys, Inc.

SOLIDWORKS

by Dassault Systèmes

Overall rating4.54.5
Review count41707
Ease of use8.78.9
Ease of setup9.58.7
Quality of support8.88.5
Meets requirements9.29.0
NPS70.2702769.230769
Small Business46.3%47.1%
Mid-Market26.8%32.2%
Enterprise26.8%20.7%
Total page views2213,244
Total LLM citations51512,306

Ansys HFSS

Ansys HFSS is a 3D electromagnetic (EM) simulation software for designing and simulating high-frequency electronic products such as antennas, antenna arrays, RF or microwave components, high-speed interconnects, filters, connectors, IC packages and printed circuit boards. Engineers worldwide use Ansys HFSS software to design high-frequency, high-speed electronics found in communications systems, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), satellites, and internet-of-things (IoT) products .

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