Company comparison
Ansys vs Altair
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| Field | Ansys | Altair |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Vertical applications | Vertical applications |
| Stack | Layer 9 | Layer 9 |
| HQ | Canonsburg, PA, United States | Troy, Michigan, United States |
| Founded | 1970 | 1985 |
| Status | Acquired | Acquired |
| Funding | — | — |
| Momentum | — | — |
| Summary | Ansys develops engineering simulation software spanning structural mechanics, computational fluid dynamics, electromagnetics, and optics, enabling engineers to validate product designs digitally before physical prototyping. As of 2025, Ansys operates as a subsidiary of Synopsys following its acquisition. | Altair provides industrial software for simulation, high-performance computing (HPC), data analytics, and AI, helping engineers design better products and optimize processes. Originally publicly traded on NASDAQ (ALTR), Altair was acquired by Siemens in 2024 and is now integrated into the Siemens Xcelerator industrial software platform. |
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| Differentiator | Ansys develops engineering simulation software spanning structural mechanics, computational fluid dynamics, electromagnetics, and optics, enabling engineers to validate product designs digitally before physical prototyping. As of 2025, Ansys operates as a subsidiary of Synopsys following its acquisition. | Altair provides industrial software for simulation, high-performance computing (HPC), data analytics, and AI, helping engineers design better products and optimize processes. Originally publicly traded on NASDAQ (ALTR), Altair was acquired by Siemens in 2024 and is now integrated into the Siemens Xcelerator industrial software platform. |
