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Ansys SpaceClaim

Composite Score

7.9 /10

CX Score

8.3 /10

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What is Ansys SpaceClaim?

SpaceClaim Engineer is a 3D Direct Modeling software which allows engineers to work with CAD data from any source, regardless of origin. SpaceClaim is used in a number of applications including concept modeling, bid modeling, 2D to 3D transition, manufacturing, reverse engineering, sheet metal manufacturing and model prep.

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Awards & Recognition

Ansys SpaceClaim won the following awards in the Computer-Aided Design & Manufacturing category

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Contract Negotiation

Latest Award, 2025

3 Top Rated Capabilities

8 Top Rated Features

2025

Conflict Resolution

2024

1 Top Rated Capabilities

3 Top Rated Features

2024

0 Top Rated Capabilities

1 Top Rated Features

2023

Ansys SpaceClaim Ratings

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Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

84 Likeliness to Recommend

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97 Plan to Renew

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81 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

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Emotional Footprint Overview

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+94 Net Emotional Footprint

The emotional sentiment held by end users of the software based on their experience with the vendor. Responses are captured on an eight-point scale.

How much do users love Ansys SpaceClaim?

2% Negative

4% Neutral

94% Positive

Pros

Trustworthy
Client Friendly Policies
Acts with Integrity
Transparent

Feature Ratings

Average 79

Visualization

Analytics and Reporting

Raster Data Manipulation

Simulation

3D Modeling

Collaboration

2D/3D Conversion

2D Drawing

Digital Scanning

Technical Drawings

Libraries & Templates

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 80

Ease of Implementation

Breadth of Features

Ease of Customization

Availability and Quality of Training

Business Value Created

Quality of Features

Usability and Intuitiveness

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

Ease of Data Integration

Ease of IT Administration

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Ansys SpaceClaim Reviews

Yash C.

Role: Industry Specific Role
Industry: Engineering
Involvement: End User of Application

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Mar 2024

Beneficial for Design & CAE engineer both

Likeliness to Recommend

8 /10

What differentiates Ansys SpaceClaim from other similar products?

SpaceClaim uses the ACIS kernel.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

SpaceClaim enables 3D conceptual design by anyone and encourages enhanced innovation and cooperation because it is simple to learn and use, affordable, and incredibly accurate.

What do you dislike most about this product?

Meshing is only limited upto 512000 elements for fluent(CFD) and 32000 for structural analysis

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Definitely go for it, It is one of the best Software in industry

Pros

Helps Innovate
Continually Improving Product
Reliable
Performance Enhancing

AKHIL K.

Role: Information Technology
Industry: Technology
Involvement: End User of Application

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Jan 2026

Best tool for model creation and simulation

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates Ansys SpaceClaim from other similar products?

I’ve been working with Spaceclaim for the past three years, and I can say it’s the best tool for computational fluid dynamics simulations in my experience. The interface is very smooth, and it supports a wide range of problems, from steady-state to transient simulations. Compared with other platforms such as OpenFOAM, the workflow feels more straightforward and the interface is noticeably smoother. When working with multiphase fluids, the interface obtained is very accurate in the case of Fluent. Another advantage is that we can import models from other CAD software.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

I use Spaceclaim to solve multiphase problems, such as interactions between a liquid and air. It’s very easy to distinguish the interface and the curvature that forms. With the right mesh, we can predict physical conditions accurately. Depending on our requirements, we can apply different boundary conditions, include chemical reactions, and adjust other settings as needed. We can also set the number of iterations based on our needs.

What do you dislike most about this product?

To work effectively with this tool, you need in-depth knowledge of CFD. If you’re using a very fine mesh, it becomes difficult to run the computations on a low-spec laptop. And when you’re dealing with multiphase models, it tends to consume a lot of storage space and computing power.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

If you are dealing with different simulations, Spaceclaim is the best tool to go with. Comparing to its competitors such as OpenFoam it has smooth interface.

Pros

Helps Innovate
Continually Improving Product
Reliable
Performance Enhancing

Anuj M.

Role: Consultant
Industry: Consulting
Involvement: End User of Application

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Sep 2025

Next generation cad modeling software.

Likeliness to Recommend

8 /10

What differentiates Ansys SpaceClaim from other similar products?

New generation ui and cad editing tools.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Addetive manufacturing

What do you dislike most about this product?

Some feature which user use to from old cad software is missing in software default version but after customization it's works well.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Next generation CAD modeling software. Easy to customize CAD, but you need to learn first for advanced features. Then you can work on those features easily, and once you learn, you will really enjoy it.

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Continually Improving Product
Reliable
Unique Features
Helps Innovate

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Ansys SpaceClaim Ratings

84 Likeliness to Recommend

1 Since last award

97 Plan to Renew

1 Since last award

81 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

1 Since last award

Emotional Footprint Overview

+94 Net Emotional Footprint

How much do users love Ansys SpaceClaim?

Pros

Feature Ratings Average rating of all product features, some of which may not be shown below

Visualization The ability to see and interact with a design in a more intuitive and informative way.

Analytics and Reporting Includes historical & real-time dashboard visualizations, detailed & summary reporting and easy data extraction for data analysis.

Raster Data Manipulation Includes editing, simulated drawings, color models, vectorization and filters.

Simulation The ability to create and test circuit or motion simulation and structural validation.

3D Modeling Includes 3D wireframe, 3D solid, 3D surface, and 3D mesh.

Collaboration Includes ability to view, share and direct work between co-workers in real or near real-time.

2D/3D Conversion The ability to transforming a two-dimensional (2D) image or model into a three-dimensional (3D) representation.

2D Drawing The ability to create precise 2D drawings.

Digital Scanning Includes accuracy reports, photorealistic data visualization, and advanced measurement tools.

Technical Drawings Includes symbols, units of measurement, notation systems, and visual styles.

Libraries & Templates Includes a library of standard components and templates that users can insert into their designs, which speeds up the process of starting new projects.

Vendor Capability Ratings Average rating of all vendor capabilities, some of which may not be shown below

Ease of Implementation Successfully implementing new software is necessary to realize its full value and promote end user adoption. This data indicates whether or not the product is easy to implement.

Breadth of Features Users prefer feature rich software that enables them to perform diverse series of tasks. This data expresses user satisfaction with the product's breadth of features.

Ease of Customization Don't get bogged down in a difficult customization; use this data to make sure you can easily achieve the functionality you need for your particular situation.

Availability and Quality of Training Effective and readily available training enables users to get the most out of the software you've chosen. Use this section to make sure your vendor's training programs and materials measure up.

Business Value Created Software needs to create value for employees, customers, partners, and, ultimately, shareholders. This data expresses user satisfaction - or lack thereof - with the product's business value.

Quality of Features Feature quality is just as important as quantity. Use this data to determine if this product will do what you're purchasing it to do, easily, intuitively, reliably, and effectively.

Usability and Intuitiveness End user learning curves cost the organization money. Pay attention to your end users' technical ability to determine how important UX is in your purchase.

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement Vendors who don't stay on top of emerging needs and trends won't enable you to meet your business goals. Use this data to separate innovators from imposters.

Ease of Data Integration Use this data to determine whether the product will cause headaches or make data integration easy.

Ease of IT Administration This data indicates whether IT personnel will be able to resolve issues and perform configurations efficiently and effectively.

Vendor Support The importance of vendor support will vary for each organization depending on internal capabilities, but there will always be issues that only the vendor can resolve.

Ansys SpaceClaim Reviews

Yash C.

Beneficial for Design & CAE engineer both

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

AKHIL K.

Best tool for model creation and simulation

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Anuj M.

Next generation cad modeling software.

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

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Visualization

Analytics and Reporting

Raster Data Manipulation

Simulation

3D Modeling

Collaboration

2D/3D Conversion

2D Drawing

Digital Scanning

Technical Drawings

Libraries & Templates

Vendor Capability Ratings

Ease of Implementation

Breadth of Features

Ease of Customization

Availability and Quality of Training

Business Value Created

Quality of Features

Usability and Intuitiveness

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

Ease of Data Integration

Ease of IT Administration

Vendor Support