ANSYS Mechanical Alternatives

ANSYS Mechanical is described as 'Enterprise is the flagship mechanical engineering software solution that uses finite element analysis (FEA) for structural analysis using the ANSYS Mechanical interface. It covers an enormous range of applications and comes complete with everything you need from' and is an app. There are more than 25 alternatives to ANSYS Mechanical for Windows, Linux and Mac. The best ANSYS Mechanical alternative is COMSOL Multiphysics. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Elmer. Other great apps like ANSYS Mechanical are ANSYS Workbench, Abaqus Unified FEA, SAP2000 and COSMOSWorks.

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    COMSOL Multiphysics is an engineering, design, and finite element analysis software environment for the modeling and simulation of any physics-based system.

    54 COMSOL Multiphysics alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
    • COMSOL Multiphysics is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to ANSYS Mechanical.

    • COMSOL Multiphysics is the most popular commercial alternative to ANSYS Mechanical.

    • COMSOL Multiphysics is Paid and ProprietaryANSYS Mechanical is also Paid and Proprietary
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    Elmer is an open source multiphysical simulation software mainly developed by CSC - IT Center for Science (CSC). Elmer development was started 1995 in collaboration with Finnish Universities, research institutes and industry.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
    • Elmer is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to ANSYS Mechanical.

    • Elmer is Free and Open SourceANSYS Mechanical is Paid and Proprietary
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    The ANSYS Workbench platform is the backbone for delivering a comprehensive and integrated simulation system to our customers. Using Workbench for your product development simulations will result in higher productivity from integrated applications leveraging common and...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    The Abaqus Unified FEA product suite offers powerful and complete solutions for both routine and sophisticated engineering problems covering a vast spectrum of industrial applications. For example, in the automotive industry engineering work groups can consider full vehicle...

    26 Abaqus Unified FEA alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  5. SAP2000 icon
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    The SAP name has been synonymous with state-of-the-art analytical methods since its introduction over 30 years ago. SAP2000 follows in the same tradition featuring a very sophisticated, intuitive and versatile user interface powered by an unmatched analysis engine and design...

    55 SAP2000 alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  6. COSMOSWorks icon
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    COSMOSWorks provides easy to use yet powerful design validation and optimization tools for designers and engineers alike. COSMOSWorks enables faster, less costly, and more optimized product development, as well as more in-depth examination of product performance than would ever...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  7. CYPECAD icon
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    Reliable structures, very precise drawings

    CYPECAD was brought about to carry out the analysis and design of reinforced concrete and steel structures, subject to horizontal and vertical forces, for houses, buildings and civil work projects.

    39 CYPECAD alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  8. DIANA icon
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    DIANA is an extensive multi-purpose finite element software package that is dedicated, to a wide range of problems arising in Civil engineering including structural, geotechnical, tunnelling, earthquake disciplines and oil & gas engineering.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  9. midas NFX icon
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    midasNFX provides a high-performance finite element pre-processor that provides a highly interactive and visual environment to analyze product design performance. midasNFX presents the users with an advanced suite of easy-to-use tools to build and edit CAE models.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    Need load-rating analysis bridge software? Analyze and model bridges of many types with LARS Bridge.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    LUSAS Civil & Structural is a world-leading finite element analysis software application for the analysis, design and assessment of all types of structures.

    50 Lusas Civil & Structural alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    Safi™ 3d is a robust and reliable structural software designed with the latest technological innovations in its field and is equipped with a sophisticated, ergonomic and user friendly graphical user interface.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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