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BARAM vs SimFlow
Both stand on cfd software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan LinuxMacWindows
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Free plan LinuxMacWeb+1
SimFlow offers a locally run CFD workflow, with a free option capped by mesh size and CPU count. Its commercial plans provide unlimited mesh and CPUs, but start at €8,000 per year.
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| BARAM | SimFlow | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Windows | Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Professional: €8,000 a year |
| Plans published | None | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | SimFlow |
| Website | baramcfd.org | sim-flow.com |
| On cfd software | #3 of 22 | #1 of 22 |
BARAM: what it does well
SimFlow: what it does well
- Free plan has no signup or time limit.
- All plans include the full simulation engine.
- Runs locally on Windows, Linux, and macOS.
- Offline licensing is available.
- Perpetual licenses are offered.
What to know first
- Free plan is limited to 200,000 mesh nodes.
- Free plan is limited to one CPU.
- Professional costs €8,000 per year.
- Commercial trials last 30 days.
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