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Best CFD simulation software: Simcenter STAR-CCM+ ranked #1

By Estelle Calohard

User perception is critical; it’s a reflection of how well Simcenter is doing, and whether our continuous software release cycles are resonating with you. Simcenter STAR-CCM+ G2’s peer review winter 2024 and fall 2023 results suggest we’re making great strides in the community and recognized as the best CFD simulation software. We’re thrilled to announce that Simcenter STAR-CCM+ has secured the number one position in the Simulation & CAE Software category on G2. It’s a testament to the great strides we continue to make every year. We are beyond grateful to our wonderful users for this recognition.

Why do users love Simcenter STAR-CCM+?

Simcenter STAR-CCM+ is a multiphysics computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulation software that enables CFD engineers to model the complexity and explore the possibilities of products operating under real-world conditions. Check the users’ testimonies below to understand how they drive innovation with Simcenter STAR-CCM+ 👇

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Rotor blade CFD - Rotor Blade Aeroelasticity to the rescue!

Model the complexity

We believe Simcenter STAR-CCM+ copes with the most complex applications. The software covers physics way beyond fluid flow and heat transfer allowing you to run even the most complex multiphysics CFD simulations. Look at what our users think 👇

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Battery thermal runaway

Explore the possibilities

We are convinced that Simcenter STAR-CCM+ is a powerful end-to-end, code-free workflow automation and fully embedded design exploration. This allows you to leverage CFD-based design exploration with automated simulations from start to finish. Read our customers experience 👇

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Go faster

We continuously invest in Simcenter STAR-CCM+ to help you cut your CFD preparation times from a week to hours with automated meshing and pre-processing of complex geometries. With cutting-edge technologies like automated CAD cleanup, surface wrapping, and automated high-fidelity meshing, you can spend your time doing what matters: engineering better products. Discover what our CFD engineers’ users say 👇

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Stay integrated

We are confident that Simcenter STAR-CCM+ can boost your productivity with its fully integrated user interface. You can find everything in this single unified software. Simcenter STAR-CCM+ includes pre-processing via meshing through multiphysics modeling, design exploration, data analysis, photorealistic visualization, and VR. Explore how Simcenter STAR-CCM+ clients boost their productivity 👇

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Who are G2 and why are peer reviews critical?

G2 is one of the largest and most trusted software marketplaces. More than 80 million people annually, including employees at all Fortune 500 companies, use G2 on a regular basis to help them make smarter software decisions that are based upon authentic peer reviews from users just like you.

Peer reviews are a great way for prospective customers, and even existing customers, to compare products and develop a better understanding for how those products will fit within their own ecosystem. This is made possible by real people, real discussions, and real reviews.

Consolidating the insights from peer reviews also enables us to see how Simcenter’s portfolio is performing against other solutions in the market, and it helps us to gain insights that we might not have otherwise obtained through our own communication channels.

How is Simcenter STAR-CCM+ doing on G2?

We’re thrilled to announce that Simcenter STAR-CCM+ is recognized as the best CFD simulation software: the software ranked #1 best simulation & CAE software on G2.

Since we’re covering winter 2024 and fall 2023, let’s take a closer look at the badges we’ve won for these seasons.

Winter 2024 badges

Let’s start with the awards we’ve scooped for winter 2024. In total, we’ve won 30 awards, spanning across a range of areas. We’ve been recognized as a momentum leader for simulation & CAE software, a simulation & CAE software leader in EMEA, Americas, India, and the Asia Pacific. Take a look at all of the awards we’ve won below.

Fall 2023 badges

And now onto fall 2023. We’ve improved on our summer 2023 performance by securing a total of 15 awards. Of course, we are the number one for simulation & CAE software but take a look below at some of other badges we’ve scooped.


Simcenter STAR-CCM+ customers explain how they solve some of the most difficult problems that industries have to offer, using multiphysics CFD. Watch the video 👇

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This article first appeared on the Siemens Digital Industries Software blog at https://blogs.sw.siemens.com/simcenter/best-cfd-simulation-software/