Ansys
Ansys is a global engineering simulation software company that provides physics-based simulation tools for structural, fluid, electromagnetic, semiconductor, and multiphysics analysis, enabling engineers and designers in industries such as aerospace, automotive, industrial equipment, and electronics to design, test, and optimize products virtually. The company generates revenue primarily through software licenses, subscriptions, and related maintenance, support, and consulting services.
- PLM & Engineering Software
- Manufacturing Execution & Quality
- Revenue
- $2.1B
- Employees
- 6,500
- Founded
- 1970
- Headquarters
- Canonsburg, United States of America
What 103 Arbolus experts think of Ansys
NPS scores are overwhelmingly positive, with 75% scoring 9 or 10, indicating high satisfaction among both users and influencers. The renewal intent is strong—particularly among high spenders in industries like aerospace, automotive, and manufacturing—while lower spenders report some uncertainty tied to licensing costs and usability. Adoption is mature, with 85% of respondents in post-implementation stages, and feedback highlights reliability, simulation depth, and platform capability as key strengths. Some concerns persist about the learning curve and licensing model, mostly from infrequent users or smaller teams.Overall Customer Sentiment: Positive
Who reviewed Ansys
- C-Suite 56% (58)
- Director 21% (22)
- Manager 23% (24)
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Sentiment
63 Net Promoter Score, from 103 scored reviews- Promoters 68
- Passives 32
- Detractors 3
Cumulative NPS by month
+0 over 6 months- May 9
- Jun 9
- Jul 9
- Aug 9
- Sep 9
- Oct 9
Net Promoter Score across 5 reviews, accumulated up to each month. Category median 61 across 5 companies.
Praised
- Validated Results for Complex Engineering
- Industry Proven and Broad Adoption
- Comprehensive Simulation Capabilities
- Flexible Licensing Models
Criticised
- Flexibility and Scalability
- Competitive Pricing Threat
- Workflow Efficiency
- Occasional User Barriers
What customers say
Renewal intent
Plan to renew 64%Plan to renew, by seniority
- 68% 28 answers
- 92% 12 answers
- 27% 11 answers
- 50% 4 answers
- 8.8/10 Average score from customers who will renew
- 8.6/10 Average score from undecided customers
- 8.5/10 Average score from customers not renewing
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