Side by side
Code_Aster vs OpenFOAM
Both stand on simulation & cae software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan LinuxWindows
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Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+1
OpenFOAM brings simulation, mesh and post-processing tools together in a free toolbox, with ParaView support and several deployment platforms. Support and code customisation are separate services with limited annual hours.
Visit OpenFOAMThe facts
| Code_Aster | OpenFOAM | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Windows | Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Free or on request |
| Plans published | None | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | OpenFOAM |
| Website | code-aster.org | openfoam.com |
| On simulation & cae software | #5 of 18 | #1 of 18 |
Code_Aster: what it does well
OpenFOAM: what it does well
- Free and open source under the GNU General Public Licence.
- Includes mesh generation, solvers and post-processing tools.
- Supports ParaView visualization and VTK workflows.
- Available for Linux, macOS, Windows and self-hosted use.
- v2606 adds GPU offloading as a compile-time option.
What to know first
- Support queries require a prior support package.
- Support package service hours are limited per year.
- GPU work remains on a separate development track.
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