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FlexSim vs Ansys Discovery: Which is a better fit?

Updated on January 31st, 2024
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Summary
Features in Simulation
32
Best performer
50
  • 3D Imaging
  • Activity Dashboard
  • Agent-Based Modeling
3
50
User satisfaction
4.6
User reviews127
Ease of use
4.0
Functionality
4.6
Value for money
4.4
Customer support
4.6
3.9
User reviews16
Ease of use
3.9
Functionality
3.6
Value for money
3.9
Customer support
4.5
Price starts from
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Best for

FlexSim was designed to make simulation modeling and analysis easier and more powerful for engineers and decision makers in manufacturing, warehousing, supply chain, logistics, and healthcare.

Designers, Engineers, Manufacturing Engineers, Analyst, Additive Technicians

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pros & cons
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Ganapathy S
Operational Excellence, Quality Assurance & Health, Safety & Environmental Manager
5.0

Ganapathy: Hello, my name is Ganapathy. I work as a Quality Manager, and I give FlexSim a five out of five rating. For more reviews like this, please click below. I trialed an add-on to Microsoft Visio, called Process Simulator, before I finally came upon FlexSim and settled on it. The one thing that I didn't quite like in the Process Simulator, which is an add-on to Microsoft Visio, is its inability to tackle 3D simulations, especially in complex simulations, which FlexSim handles beautifully. The number one reason that I eventually settled on FlexSim, other than the fact that it handles 3D simulations in complex environments very well, is the fact that it's completely free of charge, as far as its trial version is concerned, and it's not time limited. In fact, in my older desktop PC, I still have the free version that I first learned FlexSim on. And the second reason, I have to admit, is the price point for the single user license on FlexSim. It is more advantageous to use FlexSim than the Microsoft Visio add-on, Process Simulator, simply from a cost effectiveness perspective. Onboarding and integrating FlexSim into our business takes very little time to train a first-time user on it. There are a plethora of YouTube videos that train you how to use FlexSim effectively, even in simple environments for starters, and then on to moderate and complex environments. In fact, I actually shared some of the YouTube videos that I had seen, as a first-time user, with some of my colleagues who now use FlexSim for their own complex 3D simulations. I would strongly encourage my colleagues I have in the industry, and regardless of which industry you come from, to start using FlexSim as soon as you can, unless you've already come upon it. It is especially advantageous to use for 3D simulations. And there's only so much one can do, even in complex 2D simulations. You really can't gauge the physical difficulties in the real world sometimes, if you only simulate in 2D. And after investing as much time as you would in creating simulations, it's best to do it in 3D for the first time and then share that with your colleagues who actually work out there in the real world in the field to make sure that it fits their needs and concerns.

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FlexSim

Top Features
32/50
  • Access Controls/Permissions
  • Ad hoc Analysis
  • Change Management
  • Compliance Management
  • Configurable Workflow
  • Data Verification
  • Design Management
  • Document Management
  • File Management
  • Performance Management
  • Policy Management
  • Product Data Management
  • Projections
  • Project Workflow
  • Rules-Based Workflow
  • Turbulence Modeling
  • Version Control
  • Workflow Management
  • 3D Imaging
  • Activity Dashboard
  • Agent-Based Modeling
  • API
  • Content Library
  • Continuous Modeling
  • Customizable Reports
  • Customization
  • Data Import/Export
  • Data Visualization
  • Design Analysis
  • Direct Manipulation
  • Discrete Event Modeling
  • Drag & Drop
  • Dynamic Modeling
  • Graphical Data Presentation
  • Graphical Workflow Editor
  • Industry Specific Database
  • Mathematical Modeling
  • Monte Carlo Simulation
  • Motion Modeling
  • Predictive Analytics
  • Presentation Tools
  • Process Control
  • Real-Time Data
  • Real-Time Monitoring
  • Reporting/Analytics
  • Reporting & Statistics
  • Scenario Planning
  • Stochastic Modeling
  • Third-Party Integrations
  • Visual Analytics
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Ansys Discovery

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FlexSim
Deployment
  • Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based
  • Desktop - Mac
  • Desktop - Windows
  • Desktop - Linux
  • Desktop - Chromebook
  • On-Premise - Windows
  • On-Premise - Linux
  • Mobile - Android
  • Mobile - iPhone
  • Mobile - iPad
Support
  • Email/Help Desk
  • FAQs/Forum
  • Knowledge Base
  • Phone Support
  • 24/7 (Live rep)
  • Chat
Training
  • In Person
  • Live Online
  • Webinars
  • Documentation
  • Videos
Ansys Discovery
Deployment
  • Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based
  • Desktop - Mac
  • Desktop - Windows
  • Desktop - Linux
  • Desktop - Chromebook
  • On-Premise - Windows
  • On-Premise - Linux
  • Mobile - Android
  • Mobile - iPhone
  • Mobile - iPad
Support
  • Email/Help Desk
  • FAQs/Forum
  • Knowledge Base
  • Phone Support
  • 24/7 (Live rep)
  • Chat
Training
  • In Person
  • Live Online
  • Webinars
  • Documentation
  • Videos
FlexSim
  • By Autodesk
  • Located in United States
  • Founded in 1982
Ansys Discovery
  • By Ansys
  • Located in United States
  • Founded in 1970
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