Comparison
PolySim OS vs Ansys
Ansys is the gold standard for high-fidelity enterprise simulation, but it's desktop-first, costly, and steep to learn. PolySim brings a large share of that capability to the browser at a fraction of the cost, with AI assistance built in.
PolySim OS
From $0 (free local) · $24/mo Independent Researcher
Ansys
Quote-only; seats commonly run thousands to six figures per year.
See PolySim in action
Live, interactive simulators that run free in your browser — no install, no license.
Feature comparison
| Feature | PolySim OS | Ansys |
|---|---|---|
| Runs in browser | Yes | Mostly desktop |
| Entry cost | $0–$24/mo | $$$$ / quote |
| Learning curve | Gentle, AI-assisted | Steep |
| Setup time | Seconds | Install + license |
| AI copilot | Yes | Limited |
Where Ansys is strong
- • Best-in-class fidelity
- • Vast solver breadth
- • Deep validation & certification
Where PolySim wins
- • Very expensive
- • Desktop-bound
- • Long onboarding
Choose PolySim for accessible, fast, AI-assisted simulation and prototyping; Ansys still leads for certified, mission-critical enterprise analysis.
Switching from Ansys?
FEA / Structural Pro Pack — $39
Structural, thermal, and modal finite-element analysis toolset.
Popular products
Custom Node Development
$200We develop a custom simulation node to your specification.
Custom Branding on Embeds
$9Put your own logo and colors on public embeds.
AI Copilot Power-User Workshop
$15Get expert-level results from the AI Copilot.
White-Label / Embedded Widget
$299/moEmbed PolySim in your product under your own brand.
GPU-Minute Pack (Small)
$560 cloud GPU-minutes for compute-heavy renders and solves.
Reproducibility Bundle
$4Pin environment + random seed and archive a reproducible run.