Top 15 Most Popular Finite Element Analysis Softwares | Dec 2024

Here are the top 15 most popular finite element analysis softwares as derived from our TpSort Score which is a continually popular score, it denotes an estimated popularity of a software.

1. GetDP

GetDP GetDP is a general finite element solver using mixed elements to discretize de Rham-type complexes in one, two and three dimensions. The main feature of GetDP is the closeness between the input data defining discrete problems (written by the user in ASCII data files) and the symbolic mathematical expressions of......

2. Agros2D

Agros2D Agros2D is a multiplatform C++ application for the solution of partial differential equations (PDE) based on the Hermes2D library, developed by the group of Pavel Karban at the University of West Bohemia in Pilsen. The user can create models, solve them using adaptive higher-order finite element methods (hp-FEM), and visualize......

3. KediCAD

KediCAD KediCAD - CAD(Computer Aided Design) -  CAM(Computer aided Manufacturing) - FEA(Finite Element Analysis)  software for Linux. It has 2 version.    1-) KediCAD2B (2 dimesional version)    2-) KediCAD3B (3 dimensional version) .                                     ......

4. CAD.FEM

CAD.FEM CAD.FEM will assist you in designing and analyzing 3D models of structural elements or any other 3D models easily and accurately, and quickly.The CAD.FEM allows you to create your model using the available built-in 3D modeler tools, capable of doing many things such as creating mesh from triangles, creating solids......

5. Smart Frame 2D

Smart Frame 2D Easy and quick way to model and analyze planar frames, trusses, and multi span beams based on the finite element method. SmartFrame 2D has powerful graphical modeling capabilities with a flexible graphical user interface. Its graphical user interface lets you draw the structure, design load cases and actions, and calculate......

6. Frame Design

Frame Design This intuitive and feature rich finite element app is especially useful for civil engineers, mechanical engineers, architects and students who wish to design 2D frames.You can input and edit hyper static structures, forces, supports etc both graphically and textually. The calculations are performed immediately.Main features are:- F, T and q......

7. ANSYS AIM

ANSYS AIM ANSYS AIM makes upfront simulation easy by combining intuitive, guided workflows, accurate simulation results and optimization in a complete simulation tool. Integrated geometry modeling based on ANSYS SpaceClaim technology helps you create new 3-D concept models, or edit/repair existing geometry. Whether a simulation includes electromagnetics, thermal, structures, or fluids or......

8. Virtual.Lab

Virtual.Lab LMS Virtual.Lab is an integrated suite of 3D FE and multi body modeling software which simulates and optimizes the performance of mechanical systems for structural integrity, noise and vibration, system dynamics and durability. Using LMS Virtual.Lab, engineering teams can build accurate simulation models, simulate their real-life performance, quickly assess multiple......

9. elmer

elmer Elmer is an open source multiphysical simulation software mainly developed by CSC - IT Center for Science (CSC). Elmer development was started 1995 in collaboration with Finnish Universities, research institutes and industry. After it's open source publication in 2005, the use and development of Elmer has become international.Elmer includes physical......

10. FEATool Multiphysics

FEATool Multiphysics FEATool is a fully integrated multiphysics modeling and engineering simulation environment for Matlab and Octave, featuring built-in CAD and geometry tools, preprocessing and grid generation, solvers, and postprocessing and visualization.Several predefined physics modes are available which easily can be combined to set up of different multiphysics simulation problems including fluid......

11. midas GTS NX

midas GTS NX GTS NX is a comprehensive finite element analysis software package that is equipped to handle the entire range of geotechnical design applications including deep foundations, excavations, complex tunnel systems, seepage analysis, consolidation analysis, embankment design, dynamic and slope stability analysis. GTS NX also has an advanced user friendly modeling platform......

12. Code_Aster for Windows

Code_Aster for Windows Code_Aster is a free software for numerical simulation in structural mechanics, developed mainly by the “Advanced Mechanical Analysis” department of EDF‘s research and development department (ERMES, ElectRo – MEchanics Studies).Since Code_Aster is provided for Linux environment only, we chose to rebuild it from sources to share its Windows binaries as......

13. ABAQUS

ABAQUS Unified FEA product by Dausalt Systems......

14. FEMM

FEMM FEMM is a suite of programs for solving low frequency electromagnetic problems on two-dimensionalplanar and axisymmetric domains. The program currently addresses linear/nonlinear magneto-static problems, linear/nonlinear time harmonic magneticproblems, linear electrostatic problems,and steady-state heat flow problems.......

15. ANSYS Workbench

ANSYS Workbench The ANSYS Workbench platform is the backbone for delivering a comprehensive and integrated simulation system to our customers. Using Workbench for your product development simulations will result in higher productivity from integrated applications leveraging common and compatible data models. Workbench gives you access to multiphysics and systems level insights that......