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FeenoX vs OpenFOAM
Both stand on physics simulation software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1
FeenoX offers broad computational engineering capabilities through plain-text inputs and GNU/Linux installation options. Its command-line approach and binary limitations make platform and workflow fit important considerations.
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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.
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| FeenoX | OpenFOAM | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web | Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 2 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | OpenFOAM |
| Website | seamplex.com | openfoam.com |
| On physics simulation software | #5 of 89 | #1 of 89 |
FeenoX: what it does well
- Free and open source under GNU GPL version 3 or later.
- Handles ODEs, DAEs, and finite-element PDEs.
- Supports MPI parallelization.
- Reads Gmsh meshes and exports Gmsh or ParaView results.
- Plain-text inputs can be changed without recompiling.
What to know first
- Has no graphical interface.
- Targets GNU/Linux and is not expected to run in Windows.
- Generic binaries omit MUMPS and MPI.
- Generic binaries use only basic optimization flags.
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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