That is why we've written this review based on our personal experience with many of the codes discussed here and our impression of capabilities based on our research where we don't have first-hand experience.ĬFD software packages fall into one of the following four categories, more-or-less: CAD Embedded, Open-Source, Semi-Comprehensive (often for with niche specializations), and Comprehensive. Such a variety can be overwhelming when trying to identify which is the right tool for you.
The website CFD-Online lists over 200 CFD related software packages, with new packages coming online monthly claiming capability and performance improvements over established packages.