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PSCAD vs Ansys Discovery: Which is a better fit?

Updated on January 20th, 2025
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Summary
Features in Simulation
11
Best performer
50
  • Continuous Modeling
  • Design Analysis
  • Discrete Event Modeling
3
50
  • Direct Manipulation
User satisfaction
4.4
User reviews17
Ease of use
3.7
Functionality
4.4
Value for money
4.0
Customer support
4.1
3.9
User reviews17
Ease of use
3.9
Functionality
3.6
Value for money
3.8
Customer support
4.5
Price starts from
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One-time payment
Free version
Free trial
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Free version
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Best for

Designed for practicing engineers, researchers in power systems, it is a simulation package that allows users to modify parameter values, draw layer features, view electrical network interface & more.

Designers, Engineers, Manufacturing Engineers, Analyst, Additive Technicians

User reviews
pros & cons
1 / 4
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1 / 4
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Video reviews
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User interface
No videos provided by vendor
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3 screenshots
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5 screenshots

PSCAD

Top Features
11/50
  • 3D Imaging
  • Access Controls/Permissions
  • Activity Dashboard
  • Ad hoc Analysis
  • Agent-Based Modeling
  • API
  • Change Management
  • Compliance Management
  • Configurable Workflow
  • Content Library
  • Customizable Reports
  • Customization
  • Data Import/Export
  • Data Verification
  • Data Visualization
  • Design Management
  • Direct Manipulation
  • Document Management
  • Drag & Drop
  • File Management
  • Graphical Data Presentation
  • Graphical Workflow Editor
  • Industry Specific Database
  • Performance Management
  • Policy Management
  • Predictive Analytics
  • Process Control
  • Product Data Management
  • Projections
  • Project Workflow
  • Real-Time Data
  • Real-Time Monitoring
  • Reporting & Statistics
  • Rules-Based Workflow
  • Scenario Planning
  • Third-Party Integrations
  • Version Control
  • Visual Analytics
  • Workflow Management
  • Continuous Modeling
  • Design Analysis
  • Discrete Event Modeling
  • Dynamic Modeling
  • Mathematical Modeling
  • Monte Carlo Simulation
  • Motion Modeling
  • Presentation Tools
  • Reporting/Analytics
  • Stochastic Modeling
  • Turbulence Modeling
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Ansys Discovery

3/50
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PSCAD

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Ansys Discovery

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PSCAD
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
PSCAD
  • By Manitoba Hydro International
  • Located in Canada
Ansys Discovery
  • By Ansys
  • Located in United States
  • Founded in 1970
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