SimScale vs STAR-CCM+:Which is more popular by branded search?
In August 2026, SimScale had more branded searches than STAR-CCM+ among CFD software worldwide. SimScale was estimated to have 27.1K branded searches compared to STAR-CCM+’s 1.6K, and held a 25.3% Share of Search versus STAR-CCM+’s 1.5%. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which is more popular in search, SimScale or STAR-CCM+?
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 SimScale, STAR-CCM+. 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 SimScale and STAR-CCM+ comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- SimScale was ahead of STAR-CCM+ in every measured month of the 11 months ending August 2026.
- 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.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, STAR-CCM+’s estimated Share of Search among CFD software worldwide moved from 2.3% to 1.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2.9K to 1.6K.
How did search popularity change for CFD software worldwide in August 2026?
2 changes
In August 2026, SimScale lost estimated Share of Search among CFD software worldwide, from 28.5% to 25.3%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for STAR-CCM+ worldwide fell 44.8% over 11 measured months, from 2.9K to 1.6K in August 2026.
How each brand is measured
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using SimScale’s and STAR-CCM+’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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