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Best Ansys alternatives in India (2026)
Ansys is a cad, 3d & engineering software product from Ansys, Canonsburg, priced at On request. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 0 have a free plan, 0 are built in India, and 6 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Ansys are SolidWorks (On request), CATIA (On request), Siemens NX (On request), PTC Creo (On request) and ArchiCAD (On request). Published prices in this list start at ₹15,000/month.
Why businesses look for a Ansys alternative
The price isn't published
Ansys quotes Ansys per organisation. 6 of the 20 alternatives below publish a starting price, so you can budget before a sales call.
Ansys alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Ansys's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
| # | Software | Starting price | Free plan | Platforms | Made in India | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Ansys (current) | On request | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | — |
| 1 | SolidWorks | On request | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 2 |  CATIA | On request | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 3 |  Siemens NX | On request | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 4 |  PTC Creo | On request | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 5 |  ArchiCAD | On request | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 6 |  Tekla Structures | On request | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 7 |  STAAD.Pro | On request | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 8 |  ETABS | On request | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 9 |  Bentley MicroStation | On request | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 10 |  COMSOL | On request | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 11 |  Altair HyperWorks | On request | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 12 |  Mastercam | On request | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 13 |  Autodesk BIM 360 / ACC | On request | No | Web | No | 4/5 | |
| 14 |  SimScale | On request | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 15 |  AutoCAD | ₹18,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 16 |  Autodesk Revit | ₹25,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 17 |  Autodesk Inventor | ₹20,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 18 |  Autodesk 3ds Max | ₹15,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 19 |  Autodesk Maya | ₹15,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 20 |  Rhino | ₹80,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 |
Top 10 Ansys alternatives in detail
2. CATIA
Dassault Systèmes · Vélizy-Villacoublay · CAD, 3D & engineering software · 4.3/5
Aerospace and automotive CAD.
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8. ETABS
Computers and Structures · Walnut Creek · CAD, 3D & engineering software · 4.2/5
Building analysis.
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9. Bentley MicroStation
Bentley Systems · Exton · CAD, 3D & engineering software · 4.2/5
Infrastructure CAD.
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Ansys alternatives by what you need
How to choose a Ansys alternative
- Match the tool to your industry's file standards.
- Compare subscription and perpetual costs over five years.
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Ansys alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Ansys in 2026?+
The closest matches to Ansys on App Advisor are SolidWorks (On request), CATIA (On request), Siemens NX (On request). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Ansys, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Ansys?+
None of the 20 closest alternatives to Ansys has a free plan. Most offer a free trial instead, so ask for one before you commit.
What is the cheapest alternative to Ansys?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Autodesk 3ds Max starts lowest at ₹15,000/mo. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Ansys vs SolidWorks: which is better?+
SolidWorks is the closest match to Ansys in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Ansys alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in cad, 3d & engineering software or a category Ansys also covers, and Ansys's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.
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