SimScale
SimScale is a web-based cloud platform for engineering simulation across structural mechanics, fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, electromagnetics, and multiphy…
What SimScale is
SimScale is a web-based cloud platform for engineering simulation across structural mechanics, fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, electromagnetics, and multiphysics. Its tools support simulation setup, execution, evaluation, and documentation, and Engineering AI can orchestrate those stages. Physics AI provides predictions using models linked to high-fidelity simulation. The free Community plan is intended for testing and learning and includes selected analysis types, 10 unrestricted simulations, up to 3,000 core hours, and one user. After the maximum simulation limit, results are qualitative rather than quantitative. Paid Mechanical, Professional, and Enterprise plans have custom pricing; Professional simulations are unlimited when sufficient core hours are available. Teams can share projects and workflow templates, and visitors who only review simulations are free with every plan. The platform supports multiple devices and integrates with CAD systems including SolidWorks, Autodesk Fusion, Inventor, PTC Creo, Solid Edge, FreeCAD, Rhino, and Onshape. SimScale was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Munich, Germany.
Good
- Covers five listed physics areas, including multiphysics
- Community plan includes 10 unrestricted simulations
- Teams can share projects and workflow templates
- Supports multiple CAD integrations
- Simulation reviewers are free with every plan
Watch out
- Community plan is limited to selected analysis types
- Community output becomes qualitative after the simulation limit
- Paid plans have custom pricing
Who it suits
SimScale suits engineering teams that need cloud-based simulation across multiple physics areas and CAD workflows. The free Community plan is aimed at testing and learning, while custom-priced tiers address private projects and broader simulation needs.
Verdict
SimScale offers browser-based engineering simulation with a free, limited Community plan and custom-priced options for additional capabilities. The simulation and core-hour limits on Community are important to weigh against the intended testing and learning use.
Plans and prices
From SimScale's own pricing page, checked 28 Sep 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Community | Free | Free for testing and learning; selected analysis types, 10 unrestricted simulations, and up to 3000 core hours. · 10 simulations · 3,000 core hours · 1 user |
| Mechanical | Priced on request | For structural and thermal simulation work; custom-priced with private projects, standard structural and thermal analysis, and live support. · Unlimited simulations · 192-core largest computing instance |
| Professional | Priced on request | For higher-fidelity simulation work; custom-priced with private projects, standard fluid, structural and thermal analysis, and custom computing quota. · Unlimited simulations · 10,000 core hours · 192-core largest computing instance |
| Enterprise | Priced on request | For broad simulation roll-outs; custom-priced with Engineering AI, Physics AI, dedicated API support, and custom integrations. · Unlimited simulations · Custom core hours · Custom computing instance · Custom number of users |
The facts
Each one read from SimScale's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- 3D visuals
- Yeschecked 21 Sep 2026
- API Integration
- The platform offers API access, Onshape CAD associativity, dedicated API support, and custom integrations.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Authoring tools
- Yeschecked 21 Sep 2026
- CAD Integrations
- Supported CAD systems include SolidWorks, Autodesk Fusion, Inventor, PTC Creo, Solid Edge, FreeCAD, Rhino, and Onshape.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Cancellation Terms
- Subscriptions can be canceled anytime and stop renewing after the current contract period.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Data export
- Yeschecked 21 Sep 2026
- Delivery mode
- webchecked 21 Sep 2026
- Engineering AI
- Engineering AI orchestrates simulation setup, execution, evaluation, and documentation.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Lesson library
- Yeschecked 21 Sep 2026
- Offline access
- Nochecked 21 Sep 2026
- Paid Simulation Limit
- Professional simulations are unlimited when sufficient core hours are available.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Physics AI
- Physics AI provides instant prediction using models linked to high-fidelity simulation.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Pricing Model
- Community is free; Mechanical, Professional, and Enterprise are custom-priced.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Security Level
- The cloud-native architecture is backed by enterprise grade security.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Simulation Scale
- Users can run multiple high-fidelity design variants simultaneously without local hardware or queue constraints.checked 28 Sep 2026
Money
- Billing Method
- Subscriptions can be paid by purchase order or invoice.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Free Output Limit
- After the maximum simulation limit, users see qualitative rather than quantitative output.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Free plan
- Yeschecked 21 Sep 2026
- Free Plan Limits
- The Community plan includes 10 unrestricted simulations and up to 3000 core hours.checked 28 Sep 2026
The company
- Company Reach
- SimScale is trusted by more than 900,000 engineers worldwide.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Founded
- 2012checked 28 Sep 2026
- Headquarters
- Munich, Germanychecked 28 Sep 2026
Where it runs
- Device Support
- SimScale can be used across multiple devices.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Platform Access
- SimScale provides cloud simulation through an easy, instantly accessible web interface.checked 28 Sep 2026
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