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- Industry: Automotive
- Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
- Used Weekly for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
SimScale "all upto Scale"
Reviewed on 2022/11/28
Pros
The ability to create the flow region inside the software itself without extraction of it manually.
Cons
The 3D dynamic flow areas and the rotational area are a bit confusing to understand in the beginning with the reference content that is available.
- Industry: Food Production
- Company size: 201–500 Employees
- Used Monthly for 1+ year
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- Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10
Good for Thermal Mass Transfer and High Velocity Gas Flow Analysis
Reviewed on 2023/03/14
I have improved, explained, or discounted a number of my designs with the help of SimScale....
I have improved, explained, or discounted a number of my designs with the help of SimScale. SimScale's strength is in CFD and Thermal Analysis.
Pros
Good support, tutorials and worked examples. SimScale is quite good for the casual user and the mathematics is well hidden. The default Numerics seem to work most of the time.
Cons
In my opinion the software is still a work in progress, especially the interface, but this is good in a way because there are always new improvements appearing.If the CFD default Numerics do not work the settings can quickly confuse and without support from the Simscale Support team I would worry. To increase the user base of CFD someone has to come up with more obvious terms and explanations in this space, e.g. when is it best to use Gauss Linear Limited Corrected instead of Gauss Linear Corrected? This is true of most CFD tools that I have experienced.
- Industry: Research
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Weekly for 1-5 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 4.0 /10
2 week review
Reviewed on 2023/05/25
Pros
Easy of use and deployment. Was up and running under a week and was able to grasp most features well enough to get good data and improve on design.
Cons
Web program is slow on retrieving data and need more live log or progress bar for its background processes.
- Industry: Telecommunications
- Company size: 11–50 Employees
- Used Weekly for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
All around support
Reviewed on 2019/08/02
Pros
It supports all types of 3D models and can be used from anywhere since it is cloud-based.
Cons
In the beginning, it is not very intuitive. Complicated simulations can become too much for the software.
- Industry: Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
- Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
- Used Weekly for Free Trial
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Easy to learn, even without previous FEA experience
Reviewed on 2019/07/26
I am an electrical engineer by training and don't routinely use FEA software in my current role....
I am an electrical engineer by training and don't routinely use FEA software in my current role. However, I had a problem that needed solving, no access to any other FEA packages, so I found SimScale. I probably won't be able to justify a fully licensed version, but the learning opportunity alone on the trial version is well worth your time investment.
The ease of use and how quickly I was able to run a basic simulation was amazing. Even importing geometry was easy.
Also very helpful is the ability to see how your solution is converging (or not). With that data you can make assessments about time step, mesh resolution, etc. It makes striking a balance between accuracy and computational intensity much easier to judge.
Pros
The online tutorials made this software very easy to gain a basic proficiency very quickly. The menu layout makes it easy to set simulation parameters and reduces the chance of missing something that will negatively impact the accuracy of your simulation.
Cons
So far I've found nothing that I don't like.
- Industry: Design
- Company size: 51–200 Employees
- Used for 1+ year
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Simple to use
Reviewed on 2019/07/27
We needed a CFD solution that came with great support for the casual user. We only use it a few...
We needed a CFD solution that came with great support for the casual user. We only use it a few times a year, but it gives us great results. This helps us to have confidence our designs will perform as desired.
Pros
For a company that does not have a full time simulation staff person this is perfect. Easy to learn and support is #1.
Cons
Nothing. This software is great. When I get interns and they need to simulate something I just link them up with SimScale. The support people at SimScale are great and help on board my staff.
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Cost, cloud based software and support right in the model file you're working on.
- Industry: Printing
- Company size: 11–50 Employees
- Used Daily for 6-12 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Detailed & Easy
Reviewed on 2019/07/27
Pros
I am an OpenFOAM user and I like the freedom it gives the user to play with the parameters. SimScale offers the same level of freedom but with an interface that's simple and effortless to handle. Since it is cloud-based there isn't any need to download it and even the free version provides a lot of computing hours.
Cons
I am still exploring the software and have enjoyed every bit of it. I would appreciate if the tutorials emphasize more on the values used while mesh refining as well as Numerics and Simulation Control.

- Industry: Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
- Company size: 501–1,000 Employees
- Used Daily for 1-5 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 6.0 /10
Need improvement
Reviewed on 2022/12/11
Pros
As an electrical and electronic engineer SimScale is one of the best software to work with.it’s all in one simulation platform, you can perform cooling, heat & fluid flow analysis of electronic devices, PCBs, electronics systems
Cons
For my experience the cad had a lot of bugs and the wire connection it was always hard with simScale

- Industry: Design
- Company size: Self Employed
- Used for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10
Great opensource option
Reviewed on 2020/11/26
Very good, you get enough core time to struggle and tinker with a problem until you get the...
Very good, you get enough core time to struggle and tinker with a problem until you get the simulation right.
Pros
I do maybe one or two simulations a year, and it is a great, fast inexpensive relatively easy to use tool
Cons
It is slightly dificult to use, but this can be expected considering how powerful it is

- Industry: Marketing & Advertising
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Weekly for 1-5 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10
Simscale is an interesting software for simulations
Reviewed on 2019/08/27
Now, we recommend simscale for everything related to digitally assisted engineering. It is very...
Now, we recommend simscale for everything related to digitally assisted engineering. It is very good for working with CAD formats, and for managing graphic comments or web visualizations. We also recommend it for complete analysis of finite elements (FEA).
Pros
The simscale platform makes it possible to work very well with design analysis, in the case of simulations. To these can be added 3D models externally, and you can add models of movement and turbulence.
Cons
With regard to BIM management, simscale lacks collaboration tools, a conflict tracking system, which would undoubtedly be very useful for managing its resolutions, and an internal documentation system.
- Industry: Oil & Energy
- Company size: Self Employed
- Used Weekly for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Customer Support
Reviewed on 2023/05/10
The SimScale modelling results help me quickly design new and unique heat transfer devices.
The SimScale modelling results help me quickly design new and unique heat transfer devices.
Pros
Customer support is second to none. SimScale has a very fast response and they not only answer the specific question that is asked but go into detail about why a particular feature works the way it does. This includes (sometimes) short videos that are extemely helpful
Cons
I would like to see the inclusion of phase change (i.e liquid to gas) capabilities.
- Industry: Maritime
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Daily for 1-5 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10
Review first weeks
Reviewed on 2023/07/05
Pros
Ease of use, clean interface, quality support
Cons
No pure 2D simulation, No composite FEA simulation is available, core hours are a limiting factor
- Industry: Research
- Company size: 10,000+ Employees
- Used Weekly for Free Trial
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Simscale review by student starting out
Reviewed on 2023/05/10
Good experience
Good experience
Pros
Ease of use and learning. Very intuitive while remaining precise
Cons
Very slow. Takes minutes to open simulation results.
- Industry: Mining & Metals
- Company size: 501–1,000 Employees
- Used Weekly for 1-5 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10
Ease of use
Reviewed on 2023/03/24
Pros
Ease of use. I always thought any kind of high level CFD or heat transfer analysis would cost a fortune and require intensive training. So far with little experience I have been able to get good results that I could validate to ensure I understand the constraints and inputs I am using.
Cons
Units have been a little difficult for me to work with. Metric vs Imperial, post processing results don't always show the unit options that were used for the inputs.
- Industry: Research
- Company size: 5,001–10,000 Employees
- Used Weekly for 1+ year
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Excellent platform
Reviewed on 2016/10/06
I have tried several simulations - ranging from solid, fluid, particles etc. The platform is...
I have tried several simulations - ranging from solid, fluid, particles etc. The platform is extremely well built and robust. I liked that it was extremely easy to use. The aspect I liked the most was that there is a community version that students and learners could use. In addition, I think the professional version serves best for more advanced users who would use simulations for design in a more pronounced manner and on an everyday basis.
The forums are extremely helpful and I am really glad regarding the speed at which one receives replies both from the people working in the company and also other users. In addition, the blogs and help files definitely make it really easy to use the platform.
One of the aspects I also liked is the fact that it is based on open-source codes. So it is not a black box. I could go to openFOAM and check out how things work. The codes are all well parallelized that I have never faced any issues. Issues with parallelization are a general problem in this line of work but with SimScale this was really handy.
There are definitely some aspects where they can improve:
1. Providing structural elements like shells, beams, and plates. Most of the large aspect ratio structures are very time consuming to model using 3D FEM
2. Allow users to use custom material models. Most often, in both industry and academia, we do not use material models given in the software but would like to input our own material model. This is what drives most of the R&D centres.
3. There are no ad-hoc algorithms that allow hexahedral mesh generation for all geometries. I can think this as one of the reasons why SimScale might not have hexahedral mesh generator. But this can be significantly useful for many applications.
I am sure this is a platform with great potential for the future & I will look forward to upcoming features.
Pros
I have tried several simulations - ranging from solid, fluid, particles etc. The platform is extremely well built and robust. I liked that it was extremely easy to use. The aspect I liked the most was that there is a community version that students and learners could use. In addition, I think the professional version serves best for more advanced users who would use simulations for design in a more pronounced manner and on an everyday basis.
The forums are extremely helpful and I am really glad regarding the speed at which one receives replies both from the people working in the company and also other users. In addition, the blogs and help files definitely make it really easy to use the platform.
One of the aspects I also liked is the fact that it is based on open-source codes. So it is not a black box. I could go to openFOAM and check out how things work. The codes are all well parallelized that I have never faced any issues. Issues with parallelization are a general problem in this line of work but with SimScale this was really handy.
Cons
There are definitely some aspects where they can improve:
1. Providing structural elements like shells, beams, and plates. Most of the large aspect ratio structures are very time consuming to model using 3D FEM
2. Allow users to use custom material models. Most often, in both industry and academia, we do not use material models given in the software but would like to input our own material model. This is what drives most of the R&D centres.
3. There are no ad-hoc algorithms that allow hexahedral mesh generation for all geometries. I can think this as one of the reasons why SimScale might not have hexahedral mesh generator. But this can be significantly useful for many applications.
- Industry: Construction
- Company size: 11–50 Employees
- Used Weekly for 1-5 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10
Great software for CFD simulation and workflow
Reviewed on 2019/09/12
We started with using the Community plan and then upgrade. We were able to simulate the built...
We started with using the Community plan and then upgrade. We were able to simulate the built environment with respect to air temperature, wind speed, humidity and mean radiant temperature and the quality of output/results were commendable. The computational power is enormous, which is a first for CFD software. SimScale is user-friendly and has a simple interface. Highly recommended.
Pros
The fact that SimScale is completely web-based CFD software that is capable of providing tangible outputs in a short period of time with the help of real-time simulation with no reduction in resources of the system, is the best aspect of this software. This is better than other CFD software that typically takes weeks to simulate a 24 hour period with basic boundary conditions.
SimScale allows us to simulate the built environment with respect to thermal simulation, wind analysis, heat island etc. with the help of CAD models within the browser, you don't need any expensive hardware upgrades or parallel computing either. The software is also capable of providing thermal comfort parameter outputs such as PMV and PPD, which can help designers to consider these when designing pedestrian/occupant friendly spaces.
Cons
Customer care can be a bit more proactive in solving issues. Secondly, there is currently no option to calculate PET, SET and UTCI which are outdoor thermal comfort parameters and can be added in a future upgrade.
- Industry: Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
- Company size: Self Employed
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10
Great general purpose CFD for beginners but lacking some features required by advanced users
Reviewed on 2020/11/20
It is a great choice to start tackling CFD, it is quite good in pricing and capabilities for a CFD...
It is a great choice to start tackling CFD, it is quite good in pricing and capabilities for a CFD beginner or even for a medium-experienced one.
However, it lacks some developed tools required to manage complex simulations (which require more developed and powerful pre- and postprocessing tools)
Pros
The escalability (so you can launch lots of simulations simoultaneously) and not having to invest in hardware costs
Cons
The features available for postprocessing and meshing, which are very limited.
For meshing the main problem is the lack of better tools to manage geometric primitives so you can control the mesh.
For postprocessing the problem is having to know what results you need to extract before knowing the solution to your flowfield.
- Industry: Architecture & Planning
- Company size: 501–1,000 Employees
- Used Weekly for 1+ year
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- Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10
a simulating software for everyone
Reviewed on 2020/11/26
Simscale i would describe as a tool for everyone. Especially as beginner without deep knowledge it...
Simscale i would describe as a tool for everyone. Especially as beginner without deep knowledge it is really easy to setup a simulation and run it. There are also many tutorials, example projects and a pretty good documentation online so you can learn how to use it. If you still have questions or need help you can use the forum and there is also chat integrated. 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. There is also some negative things, like missing features and the high cost of running models with a high mesh count. Overall the best thing you can do is to make your own experience with the tool. You can create an account for free in a couple of minutes and start simulating.
Pros
+ no hardware requirements
+ no installation
+ cloud
+ it offers wide toolsets for CFD and FEM
+ brilliant support
+ high value in customer feedback
+ huge community with a lot of example projects
+ good documentations
Cons
- missing features (there is a lot of ongoing development)
- big models with a high mesh count are expensive to run
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- Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10
Advertisement technique isn't upto the mark and simscale should collaborate with cloud based...
Reviewed on 2016/10/11
As you know that your simscale platform is a great platform performing simulation on cloud and ...
As you know that your simscale platform is a great platform performing simulation on cloud and if you will perform a serve there are many regions on earth where internet speed is really great but In that region people buy moderate laptops and those can't perform simulation on 2 to 4 core laptops even though colleges have also low core configuration computers however if they use your platform with integration cloud based cad software and I believe if you take one step ahead with two advancements in your simscale ,first Collaborate your simscale with cloud based cad software and Second Spend more money on advertisement specially in colleges & schools. I realized it in my NORTH region of PUNJAB (INDIA) what I have written above. However if you give me official rights to advertise your product in my region then I can prove that I am right and your product will get more attention. THANK YOU for giving me chance to ignite your simscale improvements with my words.
Pros
I like the most about this software is background computation in mesh and simulation.
Cons
It should integrate with cloud based cad
Response from SimScale
Thank you for your feedback, Amritpal. Do you know about our integration with the cloud-based CAD solution Onshape? I think you would be interested to give it a try: https://www.simscale.com/blog/2015/12/introducing-simscale-connector-app-for-onshape/
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Amendment in model tree
Reviewed on 2016/11/04
Simscale is good simulation software and also your efforts toward beta version of post processing...
Simscale is good simulation software and also your efforts toward beta version of post processing is really great but whenever I hover mouse arrow over some of the items of value editing interface such as Details of load Boundary conditions I do not feel that there is something related to properties after type option because some time it does not show expanded mode of details so as a result one can get confused where to fill up force properties.For this I advice you, Tell your front end web interface developer of software that Detail portion should be highlighted by some outlining so that One can easily find that something in this particular portion without reading details or you can write something easy their like ADD THE VECTORS etc. Instead of Only writing just DETAILS. and Same thing happens with hovering arrow over simulations tree,Indication of selecting particular term in this just highlighted by switching arrow in hand but efficient way to turn it highlighted or emphasized by changing color of terms ,Last one and very important ,You should add search engine to scene tree so that one can easily select search particular surface or entity so that Time of searching manually reduced Because It is very difficult search a entity from hundreds If you want to take look you can look over MSC FOOSA model tree search type .You Will get lot of help from that. Thank you
Response from SimScale
Thank you for your feedback, Amrit! We will look into it. We are working on improving the platform for our users on a constant basis, so your comments are very much appreciated!
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Good but could be better
Reviewed on 2015/10/09
Pros: easily accessible, relatively ease of use, based on very good solvers, good customer...
Pros: easily accessible, relatively ease of use, based on very good solvers, good customer experience and communication.
Cons: lack of "pay as you go option", lack of free access to CFD tutorial license option to get proficient in the software to reduce price of use, such payment solution pushes away people who don't have regular customer base yet from SimScale to CalculiX, OpenFOAM, Salome platform. For the price of the training and 1 year access I did OpenFoam training with accommodation in Italy. OpenFOAM itself doesn't cost a bit!
I recommend:
- introducing pay as you go option,
-allowing other simulations for free with limited amount of nodes/elements to learn the interface
-reduce the price for training
Generally very good idea!
Regards,
Arek
Response from SimScale
Dear Arek, since your feedback in 2015, we changed a few aspects. We hope you will be happy to find out that:
- The free Community plan was introduced, which gives access to all simulation features for public projects at no cost
- The price for SimScale Professional Training was reduced from 1500 EUR to 500 EUR: https://www.simscale.com/professional-training/
- more than 25 workshop series and webinars recordings were published for free on the SimScale website: https://www.simscale.com/learning/webinars/
- on the Tutorials page you can find 40 step-by-step simulation tutorials that can help you learn SimScale for free: https://www.simscale.com/step-by-step-tutorials/
- Industry: Airlines/Aviation
- Company size: 51–200 Employees
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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- Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10
Great 3D modeling
Reviewed on 2019/07/26
Pros
Easy to use, and great support. Had an issue and support was able to resolve the problem.
Cons
Could be cheaper, but works well and does what it is supposed to do.
- Industry: Health, Wellness & Fitness
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Weekly for Free Trial
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- Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10
Great software with great customer support
Reviewed on 2018/08/23
Great experience would definitely recommend for anyone that wants/has to design and simulate a...
Great experience would definitely recommend for anyone that wants/has to design and simulate a product or objec. As a engineering student I feel this is a great software to learn and increase knowledge in design and materials.
Pros
SimScale is a great package, I personally used it as an educational resourse for the biomedical industry and I absolutely loved it. It has a whole set of functions and tools that allows you to design, pre-process, and post-process. It also contains the geometry, mesh and simulation tabs that make this software incredible realiable.
The webinars SimScale offers are really helpful and allows you to learn more about te software and opens the options of use in many industries.
The staff are always very helpful and willing to explain and help in any topic.
Cons
Even though it is a great software and has all the main tools and functions, it still lacks a few features that are highly used in some industries.
- Industry: Airlines/Aviation
- Company size: Self Employed
- Used for 1+ year
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Great learning tool and
Reviewed on 2019/07/26
Pros
It's free for public users/hobbyists making it a great way to start learning about analysis. It lets you be free to make mistakes and learn from them and try again.
Cons
I haven't used much other analysis packages so I don't really have anything to compare to
- Industry: Information Technology & Services
- Company size: 11–50 Employees
- Used for Free Trial
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- Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10
Any 3D file that you may have
Reviewed on 2019/07/26
Pros
I love the ability to import my existing 3D files into SimScale and work on those easily. This makes it a true cross compatible application. It is web based and does not require any specific PC configuration.
Cons
There's nothing such which I do not like about it.