Ansys SpaceClaim
5.9#9 in simulation softwareWindows
VisitAnsys SpaceClaim vs ExtendSim
What both publish
| Fact | Ansys SpaceClaim | ExtendSim |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1970 | 1987 |
| Headquarters | Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, United States | ANDRITZ Inc. is listed at 13560 Morris Road, Suite 1250, Alpharetta, GA 30004 USA. |
| Platform | The Ansys 2025 R1 platform support matrix lists SpaceClaim for Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server 2019, and Windows Server 2022. | The current system requirements specify 64-bit Windows 10 or Windows 11 for standard licenses; ARM configurations are not officially supported. |
| Purpose | Ansys describes SpaceClaim as lightweight 3D modeling software for engineers who want 3D modeling without learning complex traditional CAD systems. | ExtendSim simulates processes to help decision-makers assess opportunities for improvement and determine system configurations. |
Ansys SpaceClaim plans
- Discovery Modeling licensePriced on request
ExtendSim plans
- Analysis RunTime (Individual)$495, paid once
- ExtendSim CP (Individual)$995, paid once
- ExtendSim DE (Individual)$3,495, paid once
- ExtendSim Pro (Individual)$4,995, paid once
- ExtendSim Cloud (up to 4 instances)$10,000 a year
- ExtendSim Cloud Subscription (up to 4 instances)Priced on request
Pick Ansys SpaceClaim if…
SpaceClaim suits engineers who need direct 3D geometry editing, repair, or preparation for simulation and manufacturing on Windows. Its mesh and STL capabilities may also suit reverse-engineering and 3D-printing workflows.
Pick ExtendSim if…
ExtendSim suits decision-makers modeling processes and comparing system configurations. It is intended for users with a supported Windows setup or the ability to run Windows on a Mac.