COMSOL Multiphysics
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| Fact | COMSOL Multiphysics | OrCAD X |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1986 | 1988 |
| Headquarters | Stockholm, Sweden | San Jose, California, USA |
| Purpose | COMSOL Multiphysics simulates designs, devices, and processes across engineering, manufacturing, and scientific research. | OrCAD X is an AI-enabled electronic design automation platform for schematic capture, PCB layout, and simulation, aimed at small to medium-sized businesses designing medium-complexity boards. |
| Support | 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. | Premium support offers major and minor product updates, OnCloud access, and phone and case-based technical support; community forums and online training are also available. |
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
OrCAD X plans
- OrCAD X Professional—
- OrCAD X Professional Plus—
- OrCAD X Standard—
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.
Pick OrCAD X if…
OrCAD X is aimed at small and medium-sized businesses working on medium-complexity circuit boards. Its simulation and mechanical-design integrations may suit teams that need those workflows alongside PCB design.