--- description: Review of Ansys Fluent Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs on Software Advice Ireland. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: Ansys Fluent | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice IE --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Simulation Software](/directory/4162/simulation/software) > [Ansys Fluent](/software/323248/ansys-fluent) # Ansys Fluent Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/323248/ansys-fluent Page: 1 / 3\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/323248/ansys-fluent?page=2) > Ansys Fluent unlocks new potentials for CFD analysis. A fluid simulation software with fast pre-processing and faster solve times to help you be the fastest to break into the market. Fluent’s industry leading features enable limitless innovation, while never making a compromise on accura > > Verdict: Rated **4.6/5** by 51 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.6/5** | 51 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 3.8/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.1/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.1/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Ansys - **Founded**: 1970 ## Commercial Context - **Pricing model**: Per Feature - **Pricing Details**: Contact ANSYS for pricing details. - **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, Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise) - **Supported Languages**: English, Japanese - **Available Countries**: France, Germany, Japan, South Korea, United States ## Features - Business Process Automation - Configurable Workflow - Customization - Data Capture and Transfer - Data Import/Export - Data Visualisation - Electrical - Mechanical - Reporting/Analytics - Task Management - Turbulence Modeling - Workflow Configuration ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - Chat ## Category - [Simulation Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4162/simulation/software) ## Related Categories - [Simulation Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4162/simulation/software) - [Workflow Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4272/workflow/software) - [Engineering CAD Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4321/engineering-cad/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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The software can not be used by anyone that doesn't have basic knowledge in Physics. > > The overall usefulness of this software is way more higher than its disadvantages, So, it is highly recommended. ----- ### "Ansys Fluent: thermo-fluid dynamic simulations within reach of (almost) everyone" — 5.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *15 August 2022* | Computer Software | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: The software, in the Workbench functionality, allows to decide the type of module to use depending on the physics to be solved. In particular, among the different choices for the fluid dynamics part, there is Fluent, a Finite Volume solver. It is very intuitive to import external CADs into the geometry module and prepare the mesh accordingly. The internal CAD is also very functional and, for complex components, it is useful for cleaning geometry. The preparation of the solver is also very intuitive. The tree diagram allows to not make mistakes. Very good package for displaying the results data, which is intuitive and easy to use. Among the best features that have been implemented in the latest versions is the "Named Function": a tool inside the solver part that allows to define mathematical functions, and much more, in order to bypass the use of UDFs which is always a bit difficult and not easy to understand. Exporting data is very easy since you prefer to use another software viewer or perform numeric post-processing operations with Matlab as an example. > > **Cons**: The hardest part of the program is the definition of the mesh. if you work with simple geometries you will not encounter particular problems, but since you want to use polygonal meshes for complex geometries, you have to use another package that integrates the mesh with the solver in a different way. The use of different packages for the management of the single parts makes the program heavy, which is slow in the opening and closing phases of the single packages. Another slightly critical point is the definition of the parameters. It is not easy to understand and you have to manage them through the Workbanch. This is not a particular problem once you are familiar with the program. > > My experience with Ansys Fluent is very positive. In particular, I used it during the PhD path mainly for the shape optimization of the cardiac bypass. It responded very well to the parametric study and I did not find it difficult to integrate with other software. Thanks to its ease of use it allows a fast progress of the works, which allowed me to publish several scientific-numerical papers. It is also excellent for newcomers to simulations because, even if you are not very well prepared on the fluid dynamics and / or thermal theory, you can get relevant results. ----- ### "Review" — 3.0/5 > **Dave** | *21 January 2022* | Defense & Space | Recommendation rating: 4.0/10 > > **Pros**: The price is good and there is a good deal of physical model functionality from low to hypersonic. Significant V\&V has been done. I like the Fluent AERO capability that is being rolled out to do sweeps of AoA, Mach, etc. > > **Cons**: The software is very difficult to apply - significant amount of time needs invested in meshing. Other solvers (e.g. CDD++) are much easier to run successfully (i.e. quickly get solve an analysis). Find that other colvers are more capable numerically of running in the hypersonic regime. Fluent capability of integrating with Pointwise meshes that I receive from my customer is not great. Sometimes the technical support is good, other times can be a bit distant. Support received from other vendors is more engaged and actively trying to help (i.e. hands on). > > Mixed. I appreciate the software's technical capability and support from customer support team has been very good, but the solver can be a real pain to run at hypersonic speeds at times if there is any amount iof divergence from primitive geometry. ----- ### "My Love-Hate Relationship with Ansys Fluent" — 4.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *30 March 2023* | Research | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: As someone who used Ansys Fluent during my PhD studies for air quality, I found it to be a powerful but complicated simulation software. One of the best things about Fluent is that it allows you to create your 3D geometry using other software and save it in a format that Fluent can read, saving you the trouble of learning how to model in different software. The results provided by Fluent are excellent and provide a wealth of data for analysis, including animations and various plots. > > **Cons**: While it has a user-friendly interface, it takes a lot of time to learn and is not very intuitive. I highly recommend trying some tutorials before diving in. Also, running complex simulations with a mesh of millions of elements requires a powerful cluster and can take a long time. The results are great, however, it's not always easy to get there. Errors often appear during the learning process, but the software has a strong community of users, open forums, and assistance to rely on. > > Overall, Ansys Fluent is an incredibly useful tool for simulation, but it comes with a steep learning curve. If you're willing to put in the time and effort to learn it, the results are well worth it. ----- ### "Ansys Fluent - Review" — 5.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *5 August 2023* | Computer Software | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: Ansys Fluent's main feature is the ability to run the simulation using GPU and CPU at the same time. Also, the model library, code, and algorithm are robust and proven in both many scientific research and practical applications. > > **Cons**: The fact that its price is much higher than its competitor makes customers put Ansys Fluent as a second choice. > > Overall, I have been enjoying solving fluid problems using Ansys Fluent since 2019 and I would recommend this to my colleagues. ----- Page: 1 / 3\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/323248/ansys-fluent?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/323248/ansys-fluent) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | ----- ## Structured Data