Ansys Fluent

Computational fluid dynamics software for simulating turbulent and multiphase flows.

Pricing: custom
License: proprietary
Open source: No

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Identity · Taxonomy

Tags(open-source;cloud-native): cfd, fluid-simulation, multiphysics, gpu-solverVerification pending

Platform · Deployment

Delivery model(SaaS;self-hosted;desktop;mobile;embedded;managed-cloud;appliance): desktopVerified
Desktop apps(Windows;macOS;Linux): WindowsVerified

Pricing · Licensing

Free trial(true/false): trueVerification pending
License model(proprietary;open-source;source-available;dual-license): proprietaryVerification pending
Pricing model(free;subscription;usage;seat;asset;transaction;revenue-share;perpetual;custom): customVerified
Trial length(14): 30Verified

Features · Product · Fit

Core capabilities(authoring;automation;analytics): general-purpose CFD modeling of fluid flow, heat and mass transfer, and chemical reactions, GPU-native multi-GPU solver for fast solve times, advanced physics models including turbulent and laminar, reactive, and multi-phase flows, built-in shape optimization and one-click optimization, multiphysics integrations with Ansys Mechanical, Icepak, and MotionVerification pending

Api · Integrations · Ecosystem

API available(true/false): trueVerification pending

Audience · Use · Case

Best for(Neutral editorial summary): Engineers needing gold-standard-accuracy CFD with GPU-native solvers across automotive, aerospace, energy, and high-tech designsVerification pending
Company-size fit(individual;SMB;mid-market;enterprise): mid-market, enterpriseVerification pending
Primary use cases(build;monitor;automate): automotive aerodynamics and EV battery cooling, aerospace and defense aerodynamics, propulsion, and combustion, energy: renewable systems, hydrogen storage, and gas turbines, high tech electronics cooling and thermal reliabilityVerification pending
Skill level(beginner;intermediate;advanced;specialist): specialistVerification pending

Lifecycle · Versioning

Maintenance status(active;maintenance;deprecated;EOL;archived): activeVerified

Vendor · Maintainer

Founded year(2012): 1970Verified
Headquarters country(US): United StatesVerified
Vendor type(commercial;foundation;community;government;consortium;individual): commercialVerified

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