COMSOL Multiphysics
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VisitCOMSOL Multiphysics vs SimScale
What both publish
| Fact | COMSOL Multiphysics | SimScale |
|---|---|---|
| 3D visuals | Yes | Yes |
| Authoring tools | Yes | Yes |
| Data export | Yes | Yes |
| Delivery mode | desktop | web |
| Founded | 1986 | 2012 |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Headquarters | Stockholm, Sweden | Munich, Germany |
| Lesson library | Yes | Yes |
| Offline access | Yes | No |
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
SimScale plans
- CommunityFree
- MechanicalPriced on request
- ProfessionalPriced on request
- EnterprisePriced on request
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 SimScale if…
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.