How popular isSimScale in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 27.1K branded searches for SimScale worldwide which is up 22.1% over the last 11 months. SimScale holds 7.6% estimated Share of Search among simulation software worldwide and is ranked 4th of 5 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Where does SimScale compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of Search | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simulation software | 4th of 5 | 7.6% | Shown below |
| CFD software | 3rd of 5 | 25.3% | Show ranking |
Which simulation software compete with SimScale?
Share of Search by month for Altair, Ansys, COMSOL, SimScale, Abaqus. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Altair | Ansys | COMSOL | SimScale | Abaqus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 43.5% | 35.7% | 8.8% | 4.8% | 7.2% |
| Nov 2025 | 47.2% | 31.7% | 9.5% | 5.2% | 6.4% |
| Dec 2025 | 51.1% | 28% | 8.4% | 5.6% | 6.9% |
| Jan 2026 | 47.2% | 31.7% | 9.5% | 5.2% | 6.4% |
| Feb 2026 | 43.1% | 35.3% | 8.7% | 5.8% | 7.1% |
| Mar 2026 | 46.7% | 31.3% | 9.4% | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| Apr 2026 | 41.8% | 34.2% | 10.3% | 6.9% | 6.9% |
| May 2026 | 45.5% | 30.4% | 9.1% | 7.5% | 7.5% |
| Jun 2026 | 46.2% | 30.8% | 9.3% | 7.6% | 6.2% |
| Jul 2026 | 45.4% | 30.3% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 6.1% |
| Aug 2026 | 46.2% | 30.8% | 9.3% | 7.6% | 6.2% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 46.2% | 165K | 0% | +0.8 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 30.8% | 110K | 0% | +0.5 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 9.3% | 33.1K | 0% | +0.2 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 7.6% | 27.1K | -18.1% | -1.5 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 6.2% | 22.2K | 0% | +0.1 points |
1.Altair
46.2%
Held 1st. 165K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.8 points.
2.Ansys
30.8%
Held 2nd. 110K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.5 points.
3.COMSOL
9.3%
Held 3rd. 33.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
4.SimScale
7.6%
Held 4th. 27.1K estimated branded searches, -18.1% vs prior month. Share -1.5 points.
5.Abaqus
6.2%
Held 5th. 22.2K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
Compare search popularity between SimScale and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for SimScale changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for SimScale worldwide rose from 22.2K to 27.1K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, SimScale’s estimated Share of Search among simulation software worldwide increased from 4.8% to 7.6%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, SimScale’s estimated Share of Search among simulation software worldwide peaked at 9.1% in July 2026 and was lowest at 4.8% in October 2025.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, SimScale rose from 5th to 4th among simulation software worldwide.
How did search popularity change for simulation software worldwide in August 2026?
5 changes
In August 2026, Altair gained estimated Share of Search among simulation software worldwide, from 45.4% to 46.2%.
In August 2026, Ansys gained estimated Share of Search among simulation software worldwide, from 30.3% to 30.8%.
In August 2026, SimScale lost estimated Share of Search among simulation software worldwide, from 9.1% to 7.6%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Abaqus worldwide fell 32.9% over 11 measured months, from 33.1K to 22.2K in August 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for COMSOL worldwide fell 18.3% over 11 measured months, from 40.5K to 33.1K in August 2026.
How is SimScale measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using SimScale’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
1 branded search term
- simscale
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