Shlomi Lavi /
Jul 04, 2022
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Bottom Line: Which is Better - ETAP or ANSYS Workbench?
ANSYS Workbench is more expensive to implement (TCO) than ETAP, and ETAP is rated higher (90/100) than ANSYS Workbench (82/100). Both tools offer the same amount of features.
Looking for the right Engineering solution for your business? Buyers are primarily concerned about the real total cost of implementation (TCO), the full list of features, vendor reliability, user reviews, and the pros and cons. In this article we compare between the two software products:
ETAP Vs. ANSYS, Inc.
ETAP: ETAP is a full spectrum analytical engineering firm specializing in the planning, design, analysis, operation, training, and computer simulation of power systems.
ETAP is the most comprehensive power system enterprise solution. With more than 50,000 licenses in over 100 countries, ETAP serves the power system needs from generation to utilization...
ANSYS, Inc.: At ANSYS, we bring clarity and insight to customers' most complex design challenges through fast, accurate and reliable simulation. Our technology enables organizations to predict with confidence that their products will thrive in the real world.
Who is more expensive? ETAP or ANSYS Workbench platform?
The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Engineering software includes the software license, subscription fees, software training, customizations, hardware (if needed), maintenance and support and other related services. When calculating the TCO, it's important to add all of these ”hidden costs” as well. We prepared a TCO (Total Cost) calculator for ETAP and ANSYS Workbench platform.
ETAP price starts at $700 per license , On a scale between 1 to 10 ETAP is rated 2, which is much lower than the average cost of Engineering software. ANSYS Workbench platform price starts at $30,000 per license , When comparing ANSYS Workbench platform to its competitors, the software is rated 6 - similar to the average Engineering software cost.
Bottom line: ANSYS Workbench platform is more expensive than ETAP.
Which software includes more/better features?
We've compared ETAP Vs. ANSYS Workbench based on some of the most important and required Engineering features.
ETAP: Data Import/Export, Basic Reports, Online Customer Support.
ANSYS Workbench platform: Data Import/Export, Basic Reports, Online Customer Support.
Target customer size
ETAP's typical customers include: Small, medium and large size businesses, and ANSYS Workbench platform's target customer size include: Small, medium and large size businesses.