Ansys Discovery vs SimScale
User Ratings & Reviews
Reviews are generated by real users. When reviewing a product, users are asked to assess the product’s overall quality, which includes assigning specific ratings for ease of use, value for money, customer support, and functionality.
Ease-of-Use
3.9 / 5
4.3 / 5
Value for Money
3.9 / 5
4.5 / 5
Customer Support
4.5 / 5
4.7 / 5
Functionality
3.6 / 5
4.1 / 5
Last Review Written
July 22, 2023
October 23, 2023
Pros/Cons
Pros
- The ability to perform CFD analysis is amazing and it is very similar to the Ansys Fluent.
- I like the combination of a 3d direct modeller with the super easy simulation feedback. Design iterations are made instantly.
- With the proper and appropriate hardware, you can obtain a solution significantly faster than conventional solution methods by leveraging the power of GPUs, even older ones.
Cons
- I noticed a restriction on exporting files to only discovery file format.
- Symmetry planes, contact types, convergence reports (in my case) 'on the fly analysis' were completely missing.
- Installaing on a remote server without GPU is slightly painful.
Pros
- If you use the chat you will have mostly an answer within a couple of minutes from one of the lovely simscale staff. You really feel that they will do their best to make your project a success.
- Clear guide for the input of the parameters. Fantastic support: fast, competent and helpful.
- It is easy to use and easy to access. Straight forwardness of the most functions which is good sometimes.
Cons
- There are problems sometimes with darawing or software and you are not quite sure what is really wrong that sumulation can not start.
- Sometimes it was a bit confusing what could create a simulation fail.
- Maybe, the website is a little bit confusing, and the materials in some case is not updated up to day.
Pricing
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Additional Info
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Deployments
Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based
Desktop - Mac
Desktop - Windows
Desktop - Linux
Desktop - Chromebook
On-Premise - Windows
On-Premise - Linux
Mobile - Android
Mobile - iPhone
Mobile - iPad
Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based
Desktop - Mac
Desktop - Windows
Desktop - Linux
Desktop - Chromebook
On-Premise - Windows
On-Premise - Linux
Mobile - Android
Mobile - iPhone
Mobile - iPad
Support and Training
Support
Email/Help Desk
FAQs/Forum
Knowledge Base
Phone Support
24/7 (Live Rep)
Chat
Email/Help Desk
FAQs/Forum
Knowledge Base
Phone Support
24/7 (Live Rep)
Chat
Training
In Person
Live Online
Webinars
Documentation
Videos
In Person
Live Online
Webinars
Documentation
Videos
