CFD software:Which brands are most popular in search?
COMSOL and OpenFOAM share the highest estimated Share of Search among CFD software worldwide, at 30.9% in August 2026. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
- COMSOL30.9%
- OpenFOAM30.9%
- SimScale25.3%
- Ansys Fluent11.3%
- STAR-CCM+1.5%
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Compare the software used for fluid dynamics simulation. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time.
Share of Search by month for COMSOL, OpenFOAM, SimScale, Ansys Fluent. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | COMSOL | OpenFOAM | SimScale | Ansys Fluent | STAR-CCM+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 32.6% | 32.6% | 17.9% | 14.6% | 2.3% |
| Nov 2025 | 32.7% | 32.7% | 17.9% | 14.6% | 1.9% |
| Dec 2025 | 32.3% | 32.3% | 21.7% | 11.8% | 1.9% |
| Jan 2026 | 33.6% | 33.6% | 18.4% | 12.3% | 2% |
| Feb 2026 | 31.3% | 31.3% | 21% | 14% | 2.3% |
| Mar 2026 | 31.5% | 31.5% | 21.1% | 14.1% | 1.9% |
| Apr 2026 | 32.3% | 32.3% | 21.6% | 11.8% | 1.9% |
| May 2026 | 30.1% | 30.1% | 24.6% | 13.5% | 1.7% |
| Jun 2026 | 30.1% | 30.1% | 24.6% | 13.5% | 1.7% |
| Jul 2026 | 28.5% | 28.5% | 28.5% | 12.8% | 1.6% |
| Aug 2026 | 30.9% | 30.9% | 25.3% | 11.3% | 1.5% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
This month’s ranking, August 2026
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 30.9% | 33.1K | 0% | +2.4 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 30.9% | 33.1K | 0% | +2.4 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 25.3% | 27.1K | -18.1% | -3.2 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 11.3% | 12.1K | -18.2% | -1.5 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 1.5% | 1.6K | -15.8% | -0.1 points |
1.COMSOL
30.9%
Held 1st. 33.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +2.4 points.
2.OpenFOAM
30.9%
Held 2nd. 33.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +2.4 points.
3.SimScale
25.3%
Held 3rd. 27.1K estimated branded searches, -18.1% vs prior month. Share -3.2 points.
11.3%
Held 4th. 12.1K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -1.5 points.
1.5%
Held 5th. 1.6K estimated branded searches, -15.8% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
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Which brand is most popular in search among CFD software worldwide?
5 brands
COMSOL and OpenFOAM share the highest estimated Share of Search among CFD software worldwide, at 30.9% in August 2026.
| Brand | Share of Search | Peak | Low | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMSOL | 32.6% → 30.9% | 33.6%Jan 2026 | 28.5%Jul 2026 | 1st |
| OpenFOAM | 32.6% → 30.9% | 33.6%Jan 2026 | 28.5%Jul 2026 | 2nd |
| SimScale | 17.9% → 25.3% | 28.5%Jul 2026 | 17.9%Oct 2025 | 3rd |
| Ansys Fluent | 14.6% → 11.3% | 14.6%Nov 2025 | 11.3%Aug 2026 | 4th |
| STAR-CCM+ | 2.3% → 1.5% | 2.3%Oct 2025 | 1.5%Aug 2026 | 5th |
Each finding as a sentence
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, COMSOL’s estimated Share of Search among CFD software worldwide decreased from 32.6% to 30.9%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, OpenFOAM’s estimated Share of Search among CFD software worldwide decreased from 32.6% to 30.9%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, SimScale’s estimated Share of Search among CFD software worldwide increased from 17.9% to 25.3%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Ansys Fluent’s estimated Share of Search among CFD software worldwide decreased from 14.6% to 11.3%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, STAR-CCM+’s estimated Share of Search among CFD software worldwide decreased from 2.3% to 1.5%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, COMSOL’s estimated Share of Search among CFD software worldwide peaked at 33.6% in January 2026 and was lowest at 28.5% in July 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, OpenFOAM’s estimated Share of Search among CFD software worldwide peaked at 33.6% in January 2026 and was lowest at 28.5% in July 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, SimScale’s estimated Share of Search among CFD software worldwide peaked at 28.5% in July 2026 and was lowest at 17.9% in October 2025.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Ansys Fluent’s estimated Share of Search among CFD software worldwide peaked at 14.6% in November 2025 and was lowest at 11.3% in August 2026.
How did search popularity change for CFD software worldwide in August 2026?
5 changes
In August 2026, COMSOL gained estimated Share of Search among CFD software worldwide, from 28.5% to 30.9%.
In August 2026, OpenFOAM gained estimated Share of Search among CFD software worldwide, from 28.5% to 30.9%.
In August 2026, SimScale lost estimated Share of Search among CFD software worldwide, from 28.5% to 25.3%.
In August 2026, Ansys Fluent lost estimated Share of Search among CFD software worldwide, from 12.8% to 11.3%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for STAR-CCM+ worldwide fell 44.8% over 11 measured months, from 2.9K to 1.6K in August 2026.
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