G2 Vendor Directory

Simcenter Optistruct vs. SOLIDWORKS

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

MetricSimcenter Optistruct

by Siemens Digital Industries Software

SOLIDWORKS

by Dassault Systèmes

Overall rating4.44.5
Review count34707
Ease of use9.08.9
Ease of setup9.28.7
Quality of support9.48.5
Meets requirements9.09.0
NPS60.60606169.230769
Small Business38.2%47.1%
Mid-Market38.2%32.2%
Enterprise23.5%20.7%
Total page views773,244
Total LLM citations012,306

Simcenter Optistruct

Simcenter™ Optistruct® is a proven, modern structural solver with comprehensive, accurate and scalable solutions for linear and nonlinear analyses across statics and dynamics, vibrations, acoustics, fatigue and multiphysics disciplines. It is the industry-leading and most widely used solution for structural design and optimization.

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