Autodesk CFD vs. Simcenter Femap

Autodesk CFD

1 Reviews and Ratings

Simcenter Femap

Simcenter Femap

5 Reviews and Ratings

Overview
Product	Rating	Most Used By	Product Summary	Starting Price
Autodesk CFD	Score 10.0 out of 10	N/A	Autodesk CFD is a computational fluid dynamics simulation software that engineers and analysts use to intelligently predict how liquids and gases will perform. Autodesk CFD helps to minimize the need for physical prototypes while providing deeper insight into fluid flow design performance.	N/A
Simcenter Femap	Score 7.6 out of 10	N/A	Simcenter is presented by Siemens as a flexible, open, and scalable portfolio of predictive simulation and test tools, and a key component within the company's Xcelerator portfolio. The simulation suite, includes products acquired from Mentor Graphics, such as the FloTHERM suite, the FloEFD product applications, and FloMaster.	N/A

Pricing

Autodesk CFD

Simcenter Femap

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Offerings

Pricing Offerings
Autodesk CFD	Simcenter Femap
Free Trial
Yes	No
Free/Freemium Version
No	No
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
No	No

Entry-level Setup Fee

No setup fee

No setup fee

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	Autodesk CFD	Simcenter Femap
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User Ratings
	Autodesk CFD	Simcenter Femap
Likelihood to Recommend	10.0 (1 ratings)	8.2 (1 ratings)

User Testimonials
	Autodesk CFD	Simcenter Femap
Likelihood to Recommend	Autodesk We use a lot of Autodesk software and of course Autodesk CFD package. Integration with Inventor is pretty good. Models can be open right away in Autodesk CFD. The software saved lots of time in testing some glass units so we didn't need to perform too many real tests. Also, we used the software to improve our designs. Incentivized RS radu stancescu IT Read full review	Siemens AG A brilliant tool to use for complex FE Analysis beyond the scope of design checks. Incentivized Danny Wadewitz Stress Engineer Read full review
Pros	Autodesk Analyze heat transfer thermal analysis helps minimizing prototyping parts Incentivized RS radu stancescu IT Read full review	Siemens AG Simcenter Femap is well linked with NX Nastran such that the .dat file can be manipulated from within the software The API interface makes it highly automatized Incentivized Danny Wadewitz Stress Engineer Read full review
Cons	Autodesk more options in the software better reports better interface Incentivized RS radu stancescu IT Read full review	Siemens AG Some versions are prematurely released containing many bugs Incentivized Danny Wadewitz Stress Engineer Read full review
Alternatives Considered	Autodesk We chose Autodesk CFD as the integration within Autodesk products is great. Also it's price was another element in choosing it. We really like the interface as it's very similar with Inventor and other Autodesk solutions. The mesh capabilities are very powerful and easy to be refined. Reports provided are easily created Incentivized RS radu stancescu IT Read full review	Siemens AG No answers on this topic
Return on Investment	Autodesk definitely saved money in our design process improved existing 3D models Incentivized RS radu stancescu IT Read full review	Siemens AG Quick turn around time for Analyses Incentivized Danny Wadewitz Stress Engineer Read full review
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