COMSOL Multiphysics

Simulation platform for coupled physics problems including fluid flow and heat transfer.

Pricing: custom
License: proprietary
Open source: No

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Identity · Taxonomy

Tags(open-source;cloud-native): multiphysics, finite-element-analysis, simulation, caeVerification pending

Platform · Deployment

Delivery model(SaaS;self-hosted;desktop;mobile;embedded;managed-cloud;appliance): desktop, self-hostedVerification pending

Pricing · Licensing

License model(proprietary;open-source;source-available;dual-license): proprietaryVerification pending
Pricing model(free;subscription;usage;seat;asset;transaction;revenue-share;perpetual;custom): customVerified

Features · Product · Fit

Core capabilities(authoring;automation;analytics): high-fidelity multiphysics modeling in one unified UI, complete modeling workflow: geometry creation, meshing, model setup, and results, build and deploy custom simulation apps and digital twins, GPU-accelerated and HPC-ready solvers, add-on modules for electromagnetics, structural mechanics, acoustics, fluid flow, heat transfer, and chemical engineeringVerification pending

Support · Docs · Services

Support channels(email;ticket;chat;phone;community): training-courses, webinars, learning-center, contact-formVerification pending

Audience · Use · Case

Best for(Neutral editorial summary): Engineers and researchers needing unified multiphysics simulation with custom simulation apps, digital twins, and HPC-ready solversVerification pending
Company-size fit(individual;SMB;mid-market;enterprise): mid-market, enterpriseVerification pending
Primary use cases(build;monitor;automate): physics-based modeling of real-world phenomena via the Model Builder, building simulation apps with the Application Builder, app management and distribution with the Model Manager, CAD and third-party software interfacing via LiveLink productsVerification pending
Skill level(beginner;intermediate;advanced;specialist): specialistVerification pending

Lifecycle · Versioning

Current version(1.12.3): 6.4Verified
Maintenance status(active;maintenance;deprecated;EOL;archived): activeVerified

Vendor · Maintainer

Founded year(2012): 1986Verified
Headquarters country(US): SwedenVerified
Vendor type(commercial;foundation;community;government;consortium;individual): commercialVerification pending

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Finite Element Analysis (FEA) Software

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