OpenFOAM vs. SolidWorks Flow Simulation
A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.
| Metric | OpenFOAM | SolidWorks Flow Simulation |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.3 | 4.1 |
| Review count | 35 | 36 |
| Ease of use | 7.1 | 8.5 |
| Ease of setup | 5.7 | 8.6 |
| Quality of support | 6.7 | 8.6 |
| Meets requirements | 8.3 | 8.8 |
| NPS | 51.515152 | 36.363636 |
| Small Business | 62.9% | 50.0% |
| Mid-Market | 17.1% | 25.0% |
| Enterprise | 20.0% | 25.0% |
| Total page views | 84 | 134 |
| Total LLM citations | 383 | 8 |
OpenFOAM
OpenFOAM is an open-source software used for computational fluid dynamics (or CFD).
SolidWorks Flow Simulation
SOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation is an intuitive Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) solution embedded within SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD that enables you to quickly and easily simulate liquid and gas flows through and around your designs to calculate product performance and capabilities.