--- description: Review of SimScale Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: SimScale | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice GB --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Simulation Software](/directory/4162/simulation/software) > [SimScale](/software/153499/simscale) # SimScale Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/153499/simscale Page: 1 / 7\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/153499/simscale?page=2) > SimScale is a full-cloud engineering simulation platform that enables engineers and designers to perform CFD, FEA, and thermal simulations. It provides a single platform with broad physics capabilities, allowing engineers to conduct both rough early- and detailed late-stage simulations. Additionally, in architecture, SimScale can provide design insights for urban microclimate, wind load effects, indoor environment, and contamination control all in one platform. > > Verdict: Rated **4.5/5** by 140 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.5/5** | 140 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.1/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: SimScale - **Location**: München, Germany - **Founded**: 2012 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$0.00 - **Pricing model**: (Free version available) (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: FREE trial available Price provided on demand Additional costs include SimScale Professional Training, Proof of Concept, SimScale Coaching and extra Core Hours. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, China, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore and 6 more ## Features - 3D Imaging - API - Animation - Civil - Collaboration Tools - Continuous Modeling - Data Import/Export - Data Visualisation - Design Analysis - Design Management - Design Modeling - Dynamic Modeling - For AEC Industry - For Architects - For Manufacturers - Mathematical Modeling - Mechanical - Mechatronics - Modeling & Simulation - Motion Modeling ## Integrations (4 total) - Autodesk CFD - CFturbo - Onshape - RhinoCAM ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - Chat ## Category - [Simulation Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/4162/simulation/software) ## Related Categories - [Simulation Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/4162/simulation/software) - [3D CAD Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/4384/3d-cad/software) - [Engineering CAD Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/4321/engineering-cad/software) - [BIM Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/3417/bim/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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Complicated simulations can become too much for the software. ----- ### "Talleres Artificio Review" — 5.0/5 > **Rafael** | *10 October 2023* | Design | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: I like Simscale, because you can achieve really good results, is really easy to use and the support answers really fast if you have any questions. Also, I can keep using my computer for other things like making a report or editing the geometry for a new design. > > **Cons**: Maybe Simscale should include in the future shell and beam elements. > > I see a lot of potential in Simscale, is a really good modeling tool and has a lot of tutorials and a quick answering customer support. ----- ### "Great software with great customer support" — 5.0/5 > **Daniela** | *23 August 2018* | Health, Wellness & Fitness | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **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. > > 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. ----- ### "Good for Thermal Mass Transfer and High Velocity Gas Flow Analysis" — 4.0/5 > **Stewart** | *14 March 2023* | Food Production | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **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. > > 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. ----- ### "A good CFD tool" — 5.0/5 > **Rupak** | *4 August 2023* | Oil & Energy | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: SimScale has made a cloud native simulation platform that works seamlessly. Importing CAD from OnShape is extrememly easy, while you also have the option of importing from your computer. Setting up simulations is extremely easy and it is convenient to setup the default cases very quickly. It takes a bit more effort to figure out how to change away from the defaults and incorporate approaches which are no pre-built. The post processing is also quite easy. You can also download the results and post-process in ParaView which is very helpful and opens up lots of options. > > **Cons**: Although the integration with OnShape is extremely good, it requires a separate license. A small set of CAD features within SimScale would be very helpful. All of the post processing is visual. The ability to output certain results in tables / plots would be helpful. A measuring tool within the simulation domain would be very helpful. When setting boundary conditions, it is sometimes very useful to have a measuring tool to get a idea of some dimensions. > > It is a very good tool. The support is excellent. They are very responsive and get back with solutions to the issues. 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