# Ansys SpaceClaim Software Pricing, Alternatives & More 2026 | Capterra > With the help of Capterra, learn about Ansys SpaceClaim Software - reviews, pricing plans, popular comparisons to other Simulation products and more. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/124168/Ansys-SpaceClaim --- # Ansys SpaceClaim Software Review 2026: Features, Integrations, Pros & Cons Last updated on March 13, 2026 Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Description](#description)[Use cases](#use-cases)[Alternatives](#alternatives)[Features](#features)[Pricing](#pricing)[Support](#support)[Reviews](#reviews) Ansys SpaceClaim ## What is Ansys SpaceClaim? Ansys SpaceClaim lets engineers easily leverage 3D modeling to explore ideas and solve problems. 3D models can be simplified for analysis in a fraction of the time it takes with traditional CAD. From reverse engineering to model prep for sheet metal manufacturing, easy-to-use SpaceClaim software streamlines the model creation process. ## What is Ansys SpaceClaim used for? [Simulation](https://www.capterra.com/simulation-software/)[3D CAD](https://www.capterra.com/3d-cad-software/)[Engineering CAD](https://www.capterra.com/engineering-cad-software/) Overall rating Based on 157 user reviews Reviews sentiment Positive 97% Neutral 2% Negative 1% Contact vendor for pricing Free trial not available Capterra Shortlist charts the highest-rated and most popular products... Our "Best of" badge program showcases products with the highest ratings... Our "Best of" badge program showcases products with the highest ratings... 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[4.6 (142)](https://www.capterra.com/p/114609/SIMUL8-Professional/reviews/) Starting Price Contact vendor Starting Price $6049 Per User, Per Year Free Trial Free Version Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version Ease Of Use 4.0 (157) Ease Of Use 4.3 (518) Value For Money 4.2 (109) Value For Money 4.5 (361) Customer Service 4.2 (107) Customer Service 4.9 (384) ## Ansys SpaceClaim alternatives [AnyLogic](https://www.capterra.com/p/95940/AnyLogic/) [4.5 (518)](https://www.capterra.com/p/95940/AnyLogic/reviews/) Starting price Contact vendor for pricing Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 94% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [Learn More](https://www.capterra.com/p/95940/AnyLogic/) [MATLAB](https://www.capterra.com/p/125813/MATLAB/) [4.6 (2,090)](https://www.capterra.com/p/125813/MATLAB/reviews/) Starting price $203.63 Per User, Per Month Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 96% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [Learn More](https://www.capterra.com/p/125813/MATLAB/) Highest Rated [Ansys HFSS](https://www.capterra.com/p/252572/Ansys-HFSS/) [4.7 (12)](https://www.capterra.com/p/252572/Ansys-HFSS/reviews/) Starting price Contact vendor for pricing Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 100% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [Learn More](https://www.capterra.com/p/252572/Ansys-HFSS/) [SimScale](https://www.capterra.com/p/145960/SimScale/) [4.5 (140)](https://www.capterra.com/p/145960/SimScale/reviews/) Starting price Contact vendor for pricing Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 92% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [Learn More](https://www.capterra.com/p/145960/SimScale/) [View all alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/124168/Ansys-SpaceClaim/alternatives/) ## Features Features with the highest number of reviews are displayed first. Those that have no reviews appear next, sorted alphabetically. Design Analysis 4.4 (17) 70.59% of 17 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Simulate physical behavior for a design or structure 3D Imaging 4.0 (16) 37.50% of 16 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Representation of any object in 3D 2D Drawing 4.3 (15) 33.33% of 15 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Drawing and modeling designs within 2D flat dimensions CAD Tools 4.5 (14) 50.00% of 14 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Computer aided design to create precision drawings or technical illustrations Reporting/Analytics 4.4 (14) 35.71% of 14 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important View and track pertinent metrics to find patterns and gain insights from data Collaboration Tools 4.2 (13) 46.15% of 13 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Provides a channel for team members to share media files, communicate, and work together Ansys SpaceClaim 39 features Drawing and modeling designs within 2D flat dimensions Design products in 3D Representation of any object in 3D Highlight content and/or make notations about parts of content Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases Computer aided design to create precision drawings or technical illustrations Provides a channel for team members to share media files, communicate, and work together Configure existing workflows to meet your organization's needs Centralized repository to store content and assets Pre-designed layouts that can be customized to match preferences and requirements Create labels for products that contain required information such as colors, sizes, dates, etc. Import, collect, and capture data from multiple sources Import and export data to and from software applications Graphical representation of data Simulate physical behavior for a design or structure Collaborate on creating a product by sharing and adjusting designs through a shared portal Assemble applications and processes by dragging over and arranging pre-built components For electrical engineering Designed for 3D printing purposes Intended to be used by manufacturers Access to a library of manufacturing parts, models, and specs For mechanical engineering Using physical, mathematical, or logical models as a basis for simulations to generate data for managerial or technical decision-making Predict future data based on historical data sets Monitor and manage manufacturing and production processes. Plan and coordinate all the resources, costs and time needed to execute assignments Create, manage, or update project workflows. Receive data and information in real time Receive system updates as soon as any changes are made Collection, analysis, and representation of numerical data and generation of reports to understand various patterns View and track pertinent metrics to find patterns and gain insights from data System layout that could be created once and saved for future use Automates and streamlines business processes by creating a sequence of predefined rules and actions that govern the flow of work Develop potential scenarios to identify risks and opportunities Defining elements like architecture, components, modules, interfaces, and data for a system to satisfy specific requirements Create, save, and re-purpose templates for emails, forms, etc. Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes Interact with data visualization elements, such as charts and graphs, to drill down into data Create, design and manage workflows for repetitive tasks Get Advice We can help you find the software with the features you need. Features 4.6 (157) 4.6 Based on 157 reviews ## Pricing Value for money 4.2 (109) ### Starting price Contact vendor for pricing Free trial available Value for money 4.2 (109) 4.2 Based on 109 reviews Connect with a Capterra advisor for a free 15-minute consultation Get a personalized software list aligned to your business needs with guidance from our expert advisors. Our team has helped 1 million+ businesses like yours find options that fit their needs. ## Support, customer service and training options Customer Service 4.2 (107) Support - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat Training - In Person - Live Online - Webinars - Documentation - Videos Deployment - Web - Android - iPhone/iPad Typical users - Freelancers - Small businesses - Mid size businesses - Enterprises Customer Service 4.2 (107) 4.2 Based on 107 reviews ## User reviews Overall rating 4.6 Based on 157 reviews Filter by rating 5(95) 4(58) 3(3) 2(1) 1(0) Mentioned topic Sorted by most recent Ronit J. Design Engineer Machinery ### "Ansys SpaceClaim: Best Model Cleanup Tool for Design Validations" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 9/10 September 9, 2024 The overall experience with Ansys SpaceClaim is very good and it helps me to make any small changes very quickly and reiterate the simulation quickly and easily. Pros Ansys SpaceClaim helps in easy modification of design and also heavily helps in design simplification. The wide variety of tools available helps in creating and removing features and also for splitting and joining two surfaces. The thing which I like the most is the convenience which it provides as it becomes so easy to make simple design changes then and there and reiterate the simulation. Cons Ansys SpaceClaim fulfill all the requirements which it intends to and with time, it has improved a lot. The least that I like is its user interface. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. SO Sam O. Mechanical Engineer Research ### "Specific things are good" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 3.0 3.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 0.0 0.0 Likelihood to Recommend 7/10 October 27, 2023 Pros I’ve used it mostly for volume meshing. Otherwise I would use design modeler Cons I’d rather design in any other software first Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. SS santosh s. Assistant maneger Machinery ### " Space claim is most user friendly" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 4.0 4.0 Likelihood to Recommend 8/10 September 1, 2023 Pros User friendly, Highly efficient editing properties. Cons Assembly constraints issue facing during assly. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Souleymane D. Training assistant Mining & Metals ### "The modeling software you need." 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 3.0 3.0 Likelihood to Recommend 7/10 August 25, 2023 Overall, ANSYS SpaceClaim allows users to repair models, make modifications, and prepare geometries for further analysis. Pros What I like about this software is its ability to perform modeling operations quickly and efficiently. You can modify geometries by rotating or resizing them. Cons I think ANSYS SpaceClaim is a powerful and user-friendly tool; therefore, I don't find any aspects of it that I dislike. Switched from [MicroStation](https://www.capterra.com/p/192416/MicroStation/) [Geomagic Design X](https://www.capterra.com/p/276905/Geomagic-Design-X/) [3ds Max](https://www.capterra.com/p/206897/3ds-Max/) [IronCAD](https://www.capterra.com/p/158181/IronCAD-Design-Collaboration-Suite/) [KeyCreator](https://www.capterra.com/p/9512/KeyCreator/) These are all software programs that I was already aware of and have received training on. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. FS Felipe S. Research Assistant Education Management ### "Ansys SpaceClaim Overview" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 0.0 0.0 Likelihood to Recommend 9/10 June 9, 2023 Pros In my opinion, Ansys SpaceClaim is a user-friendly 3D modeling software with a straightforward interface, making it accessible to both beginners and experienced engineers. It offers powerful geometry editing tools that simplify the creation, modification, and repair of complex 3D models. While it may have a learning curve for advanced features and limited advanced meshing capabilities, its seamless integration with other Ansys simulation software enhances efficiency in the design and simulation workflow. Cons Cons in this software include a learning curve for advanced features, requiring additional training or experience, and limited meshing capabilities compared to dedicated software. However, these limitations may not affect all users and can be outweighed by the software's strengths in geometry editing and integration with other Ansys simulation tools. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. FM Felipe M. Researcher Education Management ### "Very complete design tool" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 0.0 0.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 May 10, 2023 Overal, spaceclaim is a great and complete tool for CAD and CFD model development. Pros Ansys Spaceclaim is my go-to CAD software for designing parts and building CFD models. It offers a convenient, interactive, and user-friendly experience. The software allows me to create and modify complex geometries with ease, making the design process efficient and effective. Its intuitive interface and powerful tools make it a valuable tool in my engineering workflow. Cons A big drawbacks of Spaceclaim is its relatively high cost compared to other CAD software options. Additionally, some users may find that the software lacks certain advanced features. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. AF Adedayo F. CAD Technician Mechanical or Industrial Engineering ### "My. Best software for electrical and electronics designs." 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 4.0 4.0 Likelihood to Recommend 9/10 May 5, 2023 I make use of Ansys design software for electrical and electronics circuit modelling and designs. Pros All features incorporated into Ansys spaceclaim suite me and proved to be useful to me. Cons I don't have any regrets or any hassle using Ansys spaceclaim software for my designs. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. TZ Tomas Z. service engineer Hospital & Health Care ### "Engineering simulation software" 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 0.0 0.0 Likelihood to Recommend 7/10 April 25, 2023 Pros SpaceClaim is useful software and I am also suprised, how quickly changes can be made to an object. Repairing of model or deleting some surfaces are more easy then in competitive programs. It is very user-friendly software. Cons The documentation is quite poor. Also have problem with large object processing, when program start lags. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. AU Anonymous User Project Engineer Automotive ### "Ansys SpaceClaim 2023 \_ User Review" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 0.0 0.0 Likelihood to Recommend 9/10 February 11, 2023 Pros This CAD module is integrated with different Ansys Simulation modules, making it easy to process the geometry for pre-processing steps. This integration also requires less time to edit and reflect the CAD models into simulation modules.Software developers are coming up with many improvements (for mechanical engineers' ease of work) in every edition. Cons This software needs little development towards a user-friendly interface. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. AU Anonymous User Legal Assistant Legal Services ### "Nice for CAD generation" 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 3.0 3.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 0.0 0.0 Likelihood to Recommend 8/10 January 12, 2023 Ansys SpaceClaim is a nice CAD tool and is continuously updated and improved. I recommend it specially if you are using other Ansys applications. Pros Ansys SpaceClaim is quite a good tool for generating CAD files. It supports 2D and 3D designs and offer a wide range of geometry editing tools. One of the most helpful feature is that SpaceClaim was designed to be easily integrated into the other applications developed by Ansys. Cons The only downside of using Ansys SpaceClaim is that it is no a feature-based CAD tool. This becomes an issue if you're used to such applications. Other than that, there is nothing else I don't really dislike. 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