# Page 3 | SimScale Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Page 3 - Is SimScale the right BIM solution for you? Explore 140 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/145960/SimScale/reviews --- SimScale 4.5 (140) [View alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/145960/SimScale/alternatives/) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated December 29th, 2025 # Page 3 - Reviews of SimScale ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 51-75 of 140 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use JB Julio B. Desing Engineer Business Supplies and Equipment Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "It is a great software" August 14, 2023 5.0 Pros The user interface and multiple simulation tools Cons That does not bring a CAD designer, it is only simulation, few post-processing options Review Source JS Jacob S. Engineer Farming Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Simscale after a 1.5 years" November 25, 2020 5.0 Very positive experience. When I had questions about the product I had very enthusiatic assistance from the simscale support team. I also very much enjoy the Simscale forum. It is an open place to discuss simulations, and any questions you might regarding the product. Pros I really like the ability to create multiple simulations to run parallel. Also the large offering of post processing allows for very informational and diverse results to be presented. Cons Sometimes it was a bit confusing what could create a simulation fail. This could have been inexperience with FEA, but as I used the product more and more I was able to increase my success rate and avoid common recurring errors. Reason for choosing SimScale The cost and ease of use, also the readily available support features. Review Source ApS Amrit pal S. Used the software for: ### "Amendment in model tree" November 4, 2016 4.0 Simscale is good simulation software and also your efforts toward beta version of post processing is really great but whenever I hover mouse arrow over some of the items of value editing interface such as Details of load Boundary conditions I do not feel that there is something related to properties after type option because some time it does not show expanded mode of details so as a result one can get confused where to fill up force properties.For this I advice you, Tell your front end web interface developer of software that Detail portion should be highlighted by some outlining so that One can easily find that something in this particular portion without reading details or you can write something easy their like ADD THE VECTORS etc. Instead of Only writing just DETAILS. and Same thing happens with hovering arrow over simulations tree,Indication of selecting particular term in this just highlighted by switching arrow in hand but efficient way to turn it highlighted or emphasized by changing color of terms ,Last one and very important ,You should add search engine to scene tree so that one can easily select search particular surface or entity so that Time of searching manually reduced Because It is very difficult search a entity from hundreds If you want to take look you can look over MSC FOOSA model tree search type .You Will get lot of help from that. Thank you Review Source Response from SimScale November 24, 2016 Thank you for your feedback, Amrit! We will look into it. We are working on improving the platform for our users on a constant basis, so your comments are very much appreciated! JT Joper T. Senior Mechanical / Plumbing Engineer Mechanical or Industrial Engineering Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Simscale for CFD modeling HVAC Design" October 23, 2023 3.0 Its a monster program that once tamed, it can be a valuable tool. Pros Simscale helps our consulting engineering company perform on a different level. It has given our Mechanical HVAC division a new niche in engineering & design. Cons The ability to simulate more than one material. Alternatives considered [Autodesk CFD](https://www.capterra.com/p/255146/Autodesk-CFD/) Reason for choosing SimScale price and support Review Source CN Chantel N. CTO Renewables & Environment Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "SimScale use for Energyminer product development" April 28, 2023 5.0 We are very happy with SimScale, as it is an affortable solution for product development and testing and allows access to quality simulations without the hardware and time limitations. Pros The ease of use, the cloud based setup, which negates the need for hardware. Cons The post-processing could be improved to get a better picture of results and have more options on output measurements. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Senior Field Engineer Telecommunications Used the software for: 2+ years ### "All around support" August 2, 2019 5.0 Pros It supports all types of 3D models and can be used from anywhere since it is cloud-based. Cons In the beginning, it is not very intuitive. Complicated simulations can become too much for the software. Review Source mH mohammed H. integration engineer Analyst Automotive Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "fairly judgment " September 18, 2023 3.0 good Pros it is easy to use and easy to access. straight forwardness of the most functions which is good sometimes Cons presentation of the result, the results take some much time to be presented. Review Source PP Pasquale P. R&D Engineer Mechanical or Industrial Engineering Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "3 months with simscale" August 31, 2023 4.0 I'm still working on a new AHU design Pros \-Easy to use-Almost complete simulation software Cons The possibility to run some simulation through a code. Review Source DK DongWok K. Team Leader Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "While using Simscale" August 10, 2023 5.0 It is good to be able to perform simulations necessary for design by conducting heat transfer and heat resistance analysis through Simscale. Pros Because Simscale does its work on the server, it's nice to be able to run it in parallel with other work. Cons I want to ask a question through the messenger, but it is difficult to ask a question because my English is not very good. Reason for choosing SimScale The price and the fact that the server does the work. Review Source YL Yago L. Student Research Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Simscale review by student starting out" May 10, 2023 5.0 Good experience Pros Ease of use and learning. Very intuitive while remaining precise Cons Very slow. Takes minutes to open simulation results. Review Source WS William S. Engineering Director Consumer Goods Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Perfect for the startup" March 10, 2023 5.0 We gained the insight by simulations we ran, which helped us to optimize out product in short time. Pros Easy to setup and running without IT and equipment overhead.The best part was the real time support integrated through the software. It helped us to move quickly with the help of knowledgeable support engineers. Cons More control over various mesh would have been much nicer. Reason for choosing SimScale pricing, support, easy to set up and run Review Source DK Dale K. Product designer Aviation & Aerospace Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Impressive Experience" November 25, 2020 5.0 There is no other engineering interface that combines everything which SimScale has tackled. Pros It simplifies many extremely complex engineering disciplines into one interface. Cons Slow reactivity to new proven user features (like streamlined project commenting availability). Review Source LL Lee L. IT Technical Support Specialist Airlines/Aviation Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Great 3D modeling" July 26, 2019 4.0 Pros Easy to use, and great support. Had an issue and support was able to resolve the problem. Cons Could be cheaper, but works well and does what it is supposed to do. Review Source kM kevin M. engineer Architecture & Planning Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Easy to use" October 23, 2023 5.0 Pros Being able to simply launch a Pedestrian Wind Comfort study. Cons Maybe viewing the 3D model should be more intuitive Review Source DM David M. Senior Mechanical Engineer Defense & Space Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Flexible Cloud Based Simulation" November 26, 2020 4.0 Used it to design several generations of electronics enclosures Pros You can load your models into the browser-based interface and start the meshing or run the simulation without losing the ability to use your computer to do anything else. The interface is easy to use and learn Cons For best results, I had to defeature my models and convert them from Solidworks into STEP files so you do lose some time in the conversion and updating the models. There isn't a shared license so you have to have a single login vs a networked sharable license that you can move from computer to computer Review Source BB Brynn B. Mechanical Engineer Biotechnology Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Great customer support" June 2, 2023 4.0 Pros I like the cloud computing feature the most as well as the really quick and helpful customer support Cons There are some features like rolling back to previous simulation settings that aren't developed yet. Alternatives considered [SolidWorks Simulation Premium](https://www.capterra.com/p/124171/SolidWorks-Simulation-Premium/) Review Source GG Galin G. Project Engineer Airlines/Aviation Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "SimScale - a great solution for SMEs" November 27, 2020 4.0 Pros What I liked the most about the platform is the dedicated customer support. From the onboarding project that helped me get started, to the regular web-meetings with an experienced Customer Success Engineer, the customer support of SimScale excels at many levels. Another thing that I liked is the ease of use of the platform. The interface is pretty straightforward and the team behind SimScale is constantly working on improving it. The automated mesher functions great and succeeds at meshing complex geometries. Cons The lack of shell elements and the lack of possibility to model composite materials. SimScale also has limited functionality when it comes to fatigue. As more features are implemented, I hope to see these soon :) Review Source fC francesco C. lab engineer Consumer Electronics Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Simscale perfect for small companies needs" April 27, 2023 5.0 I like the software and the the interface. It is perfect for small companies needs, where simualtion is performed only some times a month. Pros The possibility of using the tool completely via web, not using local machine or server Cons I would need different colors in parts ( possibility of change part colors) to set easily the contacts Review Source PL Paul L. CFD Engineer Maritime Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Review first weeks" July 5, 2023 5.0 Pros Ease of use, clean interface, quality support Cons No pure 2D simulation, No composite FEA simulation is available, core hours are a limiting factor Review Source PK Pawel K. Plastic Technology Project Manager Hospital & Health Care Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Simscale molding use" August 5, 2021 5.0 Pros Ease of use and selection of different options to analyze like vibration, thermal, static or dynamic analisys Cons The least i like is difficulty in model import and further errors in geometry Review Source ET Ermo T. associate professor Used the software for: ### "Short introduction to test some simple metal constructions" October 9, 2015 4.0 I encountered some problems regarding model creation during process. Problem is that I tried to repeat tutorial described process, so failed on a half way and was not able to repeat this on my own models. So excellent idea, fantastic solution but complex enough not to hit it on first time and some minor questions regarding repeating the lessons. Sorry I have not found time to get in deeper, but please continue to develop this solution. :) Review Source Response from SimScale November 24, 2016 Dear Ermo, thank you for taking the time to review our product! In the meantime, we added more than 10 workshop series and 15 webinar recordings that might be better for you to get used to simulating with SimScale. The industries and applications for which they were organized are very diverse, from Automotive and Aerospace to Thermal and Cooling cases. Please take a look here: https://www.simscale.com/learning/webinars/ and here: https://www.simscale.com/learning/workshops/ VR Verified Reviewer Director of Business Development Information Technology and Services Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Any 3D file that you may have" July 26, 2019 5.0 Pros I love the ability to import my existing 3D files into SimScale and work on those easily. This makes it a true cross compatible application. It is web based and does not require any specific PC configuration. Cons There's nothing such which I do not like about it. Review Source GV Giampiero V. Engineer Mechanical or Industrial Engineering Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Good software " November 30, 2020 5.0 Good Pros cloud based Power Easy to use alwaysunder development Cons not so cheap No shell element no 1d element Review Source HS Harald S. Director Mechanical or Industrial Engineering Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "An excellent tool for mechanical analysis" September 15, 2017 5.0 Shorter development cycles, more capability in analysis mechanical components during the design stage. Pros It has a great user interface. Projects can be shared, version managed, and worked on collaboratively. It offers easy access to state of the art open source FEA analysis algorithms without all the hassle. Cons The 3D view could be smoother. It looks as if they are rendering it on a server, instead of having a true webGL interface. But that is only a minor issue. Review Source AF Andrea F. Used the software for: ### "Too much for me (and for free)" October 7, 2016 4.0 First, I'm an industrial designer, with no experience in simulation and a brief training in structural analysis. I tried this software this summer while designing a product for the startup I work for, attracted by 2 words: "online" and "free". They have very slim budget and moreover I'm no expert in simulation, so spending money for a tool I couldn't use would make no sense. Me and my colleague, which is more familiar with simulations, were surprised by how easy was to use the program and how much did it offer for free: for example, the hours of cloud computing are a good feature for people working without a great hardware, or without enough time! Unfortunately, none of us was familiar enough with simulations to extract value from this tool, even if customer assistance has been outstanding. Review Source Similar Products Featured