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Solid Edge vs Ansys Discovery: Which is a better fit?

Updated on January 26th, 2025
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Summary
Features in Simulation
18
Best performer
50
  • 3D Imaging
  • Change Management
  • Compliance Management
3
50
  • Mathematical Modeling
User satisfaction
4.4
User reviews48
Ease of use
4.1
Functionality
4.3
Value for money
4.1
Customer support
3.9
3.9
User reviews17
Ease of use
3.9
Functionality
3.6
Value for money
3.8
Customer support
4.5
Price starts from
Monthly subscription
Free version
Free trial
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Free version
Free trial
Best for

With Solid Edge, small and medium businesses have access to industry-leading, professional product development software -- with flexible licensing to meet your budget needs.

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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Solid Edge

Top Features
18/50
  • Access Controls/Permissions
  • Activity Dashboard
  • Ad hoc Analysis
  • Agent-Based Modeling
  • API
  • Configurable Workflow
  • Content Library
  • Customizable Reports
  • Customization
  • Data Verification
  • Discrete Event Modeling
  • Drag & Drop
  • File Management
  • Graphical Workflow Editor
  • Mathematical Modeling
  • Monte Carlo Simulation
  • Performance Management
  • Policy Management
  • Predictive Analytics
  • Process Control
  • Projections
  • Project Workflow
  • Real-Time Data
  • Real-Time Monitoring
  • Reporting & Statistics
  • Rules-Based Workflow
  • Scenario Planning
  • Stochastic Modeling
  • Turbulence Modeling
  • Version Control
  • Visual Analytics
  • Workflow Management
  • 3D Imaging
  • Change Management
  • Compliance Management
  • Continuous Modeling
  • Data Import/Export
  • Data Visualization
  • Design Analysis
  • Design Management
  • Direct Manipulation
  • Document Management
  • Dynamic Modeling
  • Graphical Data Presentation
  • Industry Specific Database
  • Motion Modeling
  • Presentation Tools
  • Product Data Management
  • Reporting/Analytics
  • Third-Party Integrations
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Ansys Discovery

3/50
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Solid Edge

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Ansys Discovery

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Solid Edge
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
Solid Edge
  • By Siemens
  • Located in Germany
  • Founded in 1847
Ansys Discovery
  • By Ansys
  • Located in United States
  • Founded in 1970
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