ASCEND
6.9#23 in physics simulation softwareFree planFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
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COMSOL Multiphysics
7.7#2 in physics simulation softwareWebAPILinuxmacOS
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | ASCEND | COMSOL Multiphysics |
|---|---|---|
| Authoring tools | Yes | Yes |
| Data export | Yes | Yes |
| Delivery mode | desktop | desktop |
| Founded | 1978 | 1986 |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Purpose | ASCEND solves systems of equations and is aimed at engineers and scientists. | COMSOL Multiphysics simulates designs, devices, and processes across engineering, manufacturing, and scientific research. |
| Support | The site invites users to report bugs, contact the team, and contribute models and other work. | To contact support, users must sign in with a COMSOL Access account; license options include technical support during the term or the first 12 months of a perpetual license. |
ASCEND plans
- ASCENDFree
COMSOL Multiphysics plans
- Perpetual license (commercial or academic; license type chosen by quotation)Priced on request
- Term license (commercial or academic; license type chosen by quotation)Priced on request
Pick ASCEND if…
ASCEND suits engineers and scientists modeling systems of equations, optimization problems, or dynamic systems. It may also fit users working on thermodynamics problems or automating models with Python scripts.
Pick COMSOL Multiphysics if…
COMSOL Multiphysics suits engineers, scientists, technical enterprises, research labs, and universities working with simulations. Its modeling and collaboration tools also support teams sharing finished applications with colleagues or clients.