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SimFlow vs SimScale
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 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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Free plan Web
SimScale offers a web-based route to engineering simulation across several physics areas, with collaboration and CAD integrations. The free Community plan has a 10-simulation limit, and paid plan prices are custom.
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| SimFlow | SimScale | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Web, Windows | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Professional: €8,000 a year | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 3 | 4 |
| Maker | SimFlow | SimScale |
| Website | sim-flow.com | simscale.com |
| On physics simulation software | #4 of 89 | #18 of 89 |
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.
SimScale: what it does well
- Covers structural, fluid, thermal, and electromagnetic simulation
- Community plan includes 10 unrestricted simulations
- Teams can share projects and workflow templates
- Supports multiple devices through a web interface
- Visitors reviewing simulations are free with every plan
What to know first
- Community output becomes qualitative after the limit
- Community plan is limited to 10 simulations
- Paid plan prices are custom and not listed
- Offline access is not available
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