# CAEplex Software Pricing, Alternatives & More 2026 | Capterra > With the help of Capterra, learn about CAEplex Software - reviews, pricing plans, popular comparisons to other Simulation products and more. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/160392/CAEplex --- # CAEplex Software Review 2026: Features, Reviews, Integrations, Pros & Cons Last updated on March 13, 2026 Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. Independent research methodology Capterra’s researchers use a mix of verified reviews, independent research and objective methodologies to bring you selection and ranking information you can trust. While we may earn a referral fee when you visit a provider through our links or speak to an advisor, this has no influence on our research or methodology. 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[Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/resources/how-we-ensure-transparency/) [Description](#description)[Use cases](#use-cases)[Alternatives](#alternatives)[Features](#features)[Pricing](#pricing)[Integrations](#integrations)[Support](#support)[Reviews](#reviews) CAEplex ## What is CAEplex? CAEplex is an easy-to-use web-based tool for performing thermo-mechanical finite-element analysis running on the cloud directly from your browser. With CAEplex you can solve either mechanical elasticity, heat conduction and/or perform modal analysis using finite elements directly from your browser without needing to install any new software nor to maintain dedicated hardware. ## What is CAEplex used for? [Simulation](https://www.capterra.com/simulation-software/) Top alternative Featured Overall rating Based on 12 user reviews Reviews sentiment Positive \- Neutral \- Negative \- Starting price $25 Flat Rate, Per Month Free trial available Capterra Shortlist charts the highest-rated and most popular products... Our "Best of" badge program showcases products with the highest ratings... Our "Best of" badge program showcases products with the highest ratings... Do you work for CAEplex?[Manage this product listing](https://digitalmarkets.gartner.com/get-listed/claim-bx?url=https://www.seamplex.com/&name=CAEplex) ## Compare with a popular alternative Capterra selects software alternatives based on relevant features, verified user reviews and user interactions. Placement may be influenced by client status. ### CAEplex 4.3 (12) VS. [4.3 (3)](https://www.capterra.com/p/10031515/SimForm/#reviews) Starting Price $25 Flat Rate, Per Month Starting Price $3000 Flat Rate, Per Year Free Trial Free Version Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version Ease Of Use 4.1 (12) Ease Of Use 5.0 (3) Value For Money 4.8 (9) Value For Money 4.3 (3) Customer Service 5.0 (10) Customer Service 4.7 (3) ## CAEplex alternatives [4.6 (142)](https://www.capterra.com/p/114609/SIMUL8-Professional/reviews/) Starting price $6049.00 Per User, Per Month Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 95% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [AnyLogic](https://www.capterra.com/p/95940/AnyLogic/) [4.5 (518)](https://www.capterra.com/p/95940/AnyLogic/reviews/) Starting price Contact vendor for pricing Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 94% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [Learn More](https://www.capterra.com/p/95940/AnyLogic/) Highest Rated [MATLAB](https://www.capterra.com/p/125813/MATLAB/) [4.6 (2,093)](https://www.capterra.com/p/125813/MATLAB/reviews/) Starting price $203.63 Per User, Per Month Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 96% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [Learn More](https://www.capterra.com/p/125813/MATLAB/) [Visual Components](https://www.capterra.com/p/188853/Visual-Components/) [4.4 (53)](https://www.capterra.com/p/188853/Visual-Components/reviews/) Starting price $0.01 Per User, Per Month Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 94% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [Learn More](https://www.capterra.com/p/188853/Visual-Components/) [View all alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/160392/CAEplex/alternatives/) ## Features Features with the highest number of reviews are displayed first. Those that have no reviews appear next, sorted alphabetically. 3D Imaging Representation of any object in 3D Access Controls/Permissions Define levels of authorization for access to specific files or systems Data Verification Process of checking different types of data for accuracy to avoid errors or inconsistencies Data Visualization Graphical representation of data Design Analysis Simulate physical behavior for a design or structure Drag & Drop Assemble applications and processes by dragging over and arranging pre-built components CAEplex 9 features Representation of any object in 3D Define levels of authorization for access to specific files or systems Process of checking different types of data for accuracy to avoid errors or inconsistencies Graphical representation of data Simulate physical behavior for a design or structure Assemble applications and processes by dragging over and arranging pre-built components Representing and explaining real systems and occurrences using math formulas, descriptions, and approaches View and track pertinent metrics to find patterns and gain insights from data Create, design and manage workflows for repetitive tasks Features 3.8 (12) 3.8 Based on 12 reviews ## Pricing Value for money 4.8 (9) Free Trial Free Version [View pricing plan details](https://www.capterra.com/p/160392/CAEplex/pricing/) Free $0.00 It includes: - 5 Public Projects Per Month - All Projects Are Shared Publicly With the User Community - No Private Projects - Online Collaboration - Problems up to 80k Nodes One-monther $25.00 Flat Rate,Per Month It includes: - 15 Public Projects Per Month - 5 Private Projects Per Month - Create Five Private Projects Within 30 Days and Keep Them Forever - Online Collaboration - Problems up to 80k Nodes Standard $60.00 Flat Rate,Per Month It includes: - 15 Private Projects Per Month - Online Collaboration - Problems up to 120k Nodes - Unlimited Public Projects Per Month Professional $120.00 Per Month It includes: - Online Collaboration - Problems up to 200k Nodes - Unlimited Private Projects Per Month - Unlimited Public Projects Per Month Value for money 4.8 (9) 4.8 Based on 9 reviews ## Integrations [ Onshape](https://www.capterra.com/p/164681/Onshape/) ## Support, customer service and training options Customer Service 5.0 (10) Support - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat Training - In Person - Live Online - Webinars - Documentation - Videos Deployment - Web - Android - iPhone/iPad Typical users - Freelancers - Small businesses - Mid size businesses - Enterprises Customer Service 5.0 (10) 5.0 Based on 10 reviews ## User reviews Overall rating 4.3 Based on 12 reviews Filter by rating 5(6) 4(3) 3(3) 2(0) 1(0) Mentioned topic Sorted by most recent PK Pawel K. Plastic Technology Project Manager Hospital & Health Care ### "CAEplex 1 year survey" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 9/10 August 10, 2021 Pros I liked easy acces to modeling of thermal and mechanical analisys Cons Lack of report generation. You need to do it by yourself Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. SC Sreedhar C. CAE Technical Expert Automotive ### "Initial experience." 3.0 Overall Rating 3.0 3.0 Ease of Use 2.0 2.0 Features 3.0 3.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 5/10 January 31, 2020 A little irritated that I cannot delete geometry and add a new geometry. Pros Web-based. Works well behind company firewall. Cons Cannot delete just uploaded geometry (it is a public project). Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Response from Vendor February 3, 2020 Thanks for the feedback. Our plans are limit based, so users cannot delete stuff. Geometries and projects can be hidden from the feed but not deleted. XB Xavier B. PhD student Mechanical or Industrial Engineering ### "Useful tool to explore, I love the cloud-based implementation" 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 3.0 3.0 Features 3.0 3.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 8/10 January 20, 2020 We re-posted one of your articles (with permission) fot its use in our blog Tribonet.org. It has been quite succesful, 1200 views already. https://www.tribonet.org/say-modeling-not-simulation/ Pros Cloud-based. It is always annoying to be tight to a coputer where you have your software license. Floating licenses are usually more expensive and still require for the installation of the software. The cloud-based approach is just perfect to present results to costumers or during meetings. The user interface is beatiful and easy to use. Cons I did not spend enough time testing it but I would definitely consider it in the future for thermo-mechanical modelling. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Response from Vendor January 30, 2020 Thanks for your thorough feedback. We look forward to viewing your thermo-mechanical projects online! MK Milos K. Structural engineer Civil Engineering ### "Good program " 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 3.0 3.0 Features 3.0 3.0 Customer Service 0.0 0.0 Likelihood to Recommend 7/10 January 20, 2020 Pros Cloud based, don’t have to worry about putting files on USB drive. Fast for the kind of work I need to do. Cons Nothing comes to mind. Only been using the free trial. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Response from Vendor January 30, 2020 Thanks for your time Milos. We are glad you like CAEplex and that it suits your need. DD Dejan D. Managing Partner Oil & Energy ### "Perfect (almost) for occassional FEA analyst" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 January 14, 2020 Pros Extremely easy to set-up simulation and fast to execute. Perfect for the intended use. Warning: noc contacts Cons Missing automated reporting tool - will be perfect for the occasional user if there is such a tool. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Response from Vendor January 15, 2020 Thanks for your time Dejan! Indeed, we used to have a report generator but we removed it for the current CAEplex version. We plan to add it back soon as an extension. We will let our users known as a soon as the report generator is back through the CAEplex newsletter. AU Anonymous User Research Assistant Mechanical or Industrial Engineering ### "A Great Option for FEA" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 9/10 January 14, 2020 As a designer I am out at ease by knowing I can rely on FEA from CAEplex Pros It’s really affordable and offers easy integration with Onshape, plus it’s super quick and doesn’t slow me down. Cons I wish there were more color options for gradients. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Response from Vendor January 16, 2020 Thanks for your time. Good to know we are on the good track. We will add the feature request of more gradients to our backlog. MO Marcelo O. Engineering chief. ### "The only of his kind. Awesome." 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 3.0 3.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 0/10 August 1, 2018 Pros First at all, it's free, but your files are public and if you want to make them private, the cost is really low. Excellent software to simulate FEA into the cloud. Cons It's new sof they have a lot of thing to improve as the reports, and they could add more options to improve the meshing, but for a free software it's great. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Response from Vendor August 1, 2018 thanks for thr feedback! we are working on improving everything, especially the meshing step. Nick S. Senior Consultant ### "Nice interface and environment for cloud computing, but needs to catch up in terms of features." 3.0 Overall Rating 3.0 3.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 2.0 2.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 7/10 December 5, 2017 Testing out simple models. Pros Lovely web interface. No software to configure or install. I like the pipeline into the technical report at the end of the analysis. Cons Lacking in features that I would need for most analyses (non-linear materials, multi-part contact, line/edge loads and restraints, etc) Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Response from Vendor December 6, 2017 Thanks for your time. We will ve adding more features soon. YK Yordan K. Prof. Dr. Textiles ### "Teaching class of FEM Students" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 August 3, 2017 Easy start of the teaching without installation problems Pros It is web based; very simple to use and has free starting version which is perfect for small group of students with low budget Cons The selection of the different boundary conditions needs some expirience and thinking (how to add a new one, if the old one is accepted) Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Response from Vendor August 3, 2017 Thanks for your time and considerations. Indeed, even when we think we are the easiest finite-element package available, we plan to improve the way boundary conditions are entered to make them more intuitive. AP Andreas P. Consultant ### "eye-opening, modern technology" 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 0.0 0.0 Likelihood to Recommend 0/10 August 1, 2017 Pros I head the opportunity to test a beta version of CAEplex with an eye towards its use of webGL-based x3d technology. I was really impressed by its innovative synthesis of an easy to use, no installation required, web interface with a powerful FEM analyzer and solver on high performance servers. It was eye-opening how quickly it was possible to set up the provided example problem and arrive at a full simulation. Very polished. Cons Sorry, my experience did not go into enough detail to explore the limitations of CAEplex although I am sure there are a few. Other than elastic rheologies, crack propagation are outside the scope currently but could be targets. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Response from Vendor August 1, 2017 Thanks for your time and for appreciating the technological breakthrough we propose. AD Ayrton d. Service of assistance on forge processes Mechanical or Industrial Engineering ### "I´ve been using the free trial option and it´s really easy to get fast results on your models." 3.0 Overall Rating 3.0 3.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 July 25, 2017 Get a fast resolution and first idea on how some model is going to behave under specific conditions. Pros This software have two main features that make it great. First at all, is that you don´t need to have a sophisticated hardware, because CAEplex runs into the cloud, and second is that it´s really easy to use, because the intefaz is great for people how isn´t related with softwares about simulations. Cons Maybe, it would be good to have documentation in other lenguages, such as spanish or portuguese, in order to reduce the barrier of entrance at the world of simulation in countries from South America. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Response from Vendor July 28, 2017 Thanks for your review! We are glad our platform behaves as you say in your review, because that is the original goal we designed CAEplex for. SB Simon B. Design and Development area Mechanical or Industrial Engineering ### "It's a good tool for mechanichal parts" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 3.0 3.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 9/10 July 25, 2017 Pros It's very simple, easy to use, and the results are so good. I thnik it would be a very good tool for the autoparts industry Cons I think you could add some fluid simulations, or fluid-solid interaction simulation. In the future, it will be so important to add. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Response from Vendor July 28, 2017 Thanks for your review. We do plan to add support for new problem types like thermal and vibrations, although fluids will be added in the mean term. ## Top-rated software of 2026 ### Fill out the form and we'll send a list of the top-rated software based on real user reviews directly to your inbox. Independent research methodology Capterra's researchers use a mix of verified reviews, independent research and objective methodologies to bring you selection and ranking information you can trust. While we may earn a referral fee when you visit a provider through our links or speak to an advisor, this has no influence on our research or methodology. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/resources/proprietary-data-research/) How Capterra verifies reviews Capterra carefully verified over 2.5 million+ reviews to bring you authentic software experiences from real users. Our human moderators verify that reviewers are real people and that reviews are authentic. 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