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Simcenter STAR-CCM+ vs. SOLIDWORKS

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

MetricSimcenter STAR-CCM+

by Siemens Digital Industries Software

SOLIDWORKS

by Dassault Systèmes

Overall rating4.54.5
Review count219707
Ease of use8.38.9
Ease of setup8.28.7
Quality of support8.88.5
Meets requirements8.89.0
NPS64.85148569.230769
Small Business37.7%47.1%
Mid-Market32.1%32.2%
Enterprise30.2%20.7%
Total page views1,2973,244
Total LLM citations5,55112,306

Simcenter STAR-CCM+

Simcenter™ STAR-CCM+™ from Siemens Digital Industries Software is a multiphysics computational fluid dynamics (CFD) software solution designed to assist engineers in modeling complex products and predicting their performance in real-world scenarios. This advanced software integrates various aspects of simulation, allowing users to conduct comprehensive analyses that encompass fluid dynamics, heat transfer, and other physical phenomena.

Pros

  • Meshing Techniques
  • Simulation
  • Ease of Use
  • Efficiency Improvement
  • Multiphysics Simulation
  • Accuracy

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