OpenFOAM vs SimScale:Which is more popular by branded search?
In August 2026, OpenFOAM had more branded searches than SimScale among CFD software worldwide. OpenFOAM was estimated to have 33.1K branded searches compared to SimScale’s 27.1K, and held a 30.9% Share of Search versus SimScale’s 25.3%. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which is more popular in search, OpenFOAM or SimScale?
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 OpenFOAM, SimScale. 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 | — | — | — | — | — |
How has the OpenFOAM and SimScale comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- OpenFOAM was ahead of SimScale in every measured month of the 11 months ending August 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, OpenFOAM’s estimated Share of Search among CFD software worldwide moved from 32.6% to 30.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 40.5K to 33.1K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, SimScale’s estimated Share of Search among CFD software worldwide moved from 17.9% to 25.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 22.2K to 27.1K.
How did search popularity change for CFD software worldwide in August 2026?
2 changes
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%.
How each brand is measured
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using OpenFOAM’s and SimScale’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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