PetraSim Alternatives (September 2025)

From 3D mapping to geophysical modelling, our geophysics software streamlines workflows and enhances analysis so you can drive insights with efficiency.

FlexSim provides software to model, simulate, analyze, and visualize (in 3D!) any system in manufacturing, material handling, healthcare, warehousing, supply chain, and more.

Enable discipline experts to work together and make the best possible decisions from exploration to production

Simcenter STAR-CCM+ is a computational fluid dynamics (CFD) software used to simulate products operating under real world conditions.

RS3 is a complete 3D geotechnical finite element software package for rock and soil. RS3 is used for excavation design, tunnel design, and more!

PLAXIS 2D is user-friendly geotechnical finite element analysis software for engineers to model, simulate, analyze and deploy geotechnical projects.

Ansys Fluent is the industry-leading fluid simulation software known for its advanced physics modeling capabilities and unmatched accuracy.

Simcenter 3D is a comprehensive, fully integrated CAE solution for complex, multidisciplinary product performance engineering including emag and structures.

Intuitive, customizable and backed by unmatched technical support, CHEMCAD is the leading chemical engineering simulation software that adapts to your specific needs. Start solving simple and complex chemical processes with incredible efficiency today.

PLAXIS 3D is geotechnical finite element analysis software for engineers to model, simulate, analyze and deploy staged construction in geotechnical projects.

RocFall2 is a 2D statistical analysis software program designed to assess slopes at risk for rockfalls.

GEOVIA Surpac provides mining companies with customizable 3D mine planning and geological modelling software for either open pit or underground operations.

See how Ansys computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulation software enables engineers to make better decisions across a range of fluids simulations.

Simcenter is a flexible, scalable portfolio of the best predictive simulation software and test applications that support every step of your digital journey.

See how Ansys Chemkin-Pro models gas-phase and surface chemical reactions in combustion systems in cars, trucks, jet engines, boilers, and more.

Multisim is industry standard SPICE simulation and circuit design software for analog, digital, and power electronics in education and research.

Maximize safety, sustainability and profits by optimizing the entire site in one environment using industry-validated simulation and time-saving workflows with AspenTech.

Subject your designs to real world conditions to raise product quality while reducing prototyping and physical testing costs.

Ansys HFSS 3D electromagnetic simulation software for designing and simulating high-frequency electronic products such as antennas, PCBs, IC packages, etc.

SimScale is a full-cloud CAE simulation software that helps you perform CFD, FEA, and thermal simulations for CAD models in the cloud.

Ansys engineering simulation and 3D design software delivers product modeling solutions with unmatched scalability and a comprehensive multiphysics foundation.

Fives ProSim propose des logiciels de simulation de procédés et des prestations de service qui permettent aux industries d’améliorer leur efficacité opérationnelle.

At Waterloo Hydrogeologic, our goal is to provide powerful, and yet easy-to-use, groundwater software to professionals in the environmental business. We remain an industry leader with over 5,000 registered installations of our software in over 75 different countries around the world.

Aquaveo: Water resources software and engineering consulting services for modeling groundwater, surface-water, and watershed hydraulics & hydrology.

Kingdom® software provides geoscientists and asset teams the functionality needed for all aspects of their portfolio management from prospect to production, basic and advanced interpretation to microseismic analysis and geosteering resulting in faster interpretation and modeling sharing of complex data and more confident decision making.

3D modeling software to create, edit, and modify CAD or STL files for design, reverse engineering, simulation, manufacturing, 3D printing, and sheet metal.

Simul8 - Change the way your organization makes every day decisions using our optimized simulation software. Book a free demo now.

OpenRoads Designer is a road design software for plant documentation, surveying, stormwater design & analysis, visualization, geotechnical, underground utilities, and much more.

Chaos develops visualization technologies that empower artists & designers to create photorealistic imagery and animation across all creative industries

Chaos develops visualization technologies that empower artists & designers to create photorealistic imagery and animation across all creative industries

We offer modeling and simulation software and solutions which bridge machine learning, PBPK/pharmacokinetics, quantitative systems pharmacology/QST

Explore Ansys LS-DYNA, an explicit dynamics solver that simulates the extreme materials deformation response of structures to periods of severe loading.

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HydroCAD, hydrology and hydraulics software for modeling stormwater runoff and designing stormwater management systems

Ansys provides high-performance, automated meshing software that produces the most appropriate mesh for FEA, CFD and other multiphysics solutions.

Multi-Engineering Modeling and Simulation based on Modelica and FMI

Trapcode is a complete set of plugins for 3D motion graphics and visual effects in After Effects that includes Particular, Form, Tao, Mir, Shine, Lux, 3D…

AFT pipe flow analysis and modeling software is used by engineers in over 80 countries. Learn more and download a free demo.

Solve complex structural engineering problems with Ansys Structural FEA analysis software solution for implicit and explicit structural analysis.

Use Geosoft Oasis montaj to view, QA/QC, transform, and analyse all raw data with powerful 2D and 3D modelling capabilities.

OpenFlows WaterCAD is an easy-to-use hydraulic modeling application for the analysis, design, and operation of water distribution systems.

Design, analyze & visualize high-performance and sustainable buildings with OpenBuildings, Bentley's all-in-one BIM software.

CPillar is a quick, interactive, and easy-to-use analysis tool for evaluating the stability of surface or underground crown pillars, and laminated roof beds.

Optimize system performance early in the design stages to boost engineering productivity with Amesim system simulation software.

Simcad and Digital Twin Studio offer comprehensive support for diverse industries such as healthcare, manufacturing, logistics, warehousing, robotics, and automation. With features including Digital Twin Modeling, Lean Analysis, Planning, and Scheduling.

PV*SOL is the industry's leading 3D solar software with the most detailed configuration and shade analysis for PV systems.

Systems modeling and simulation tool. Experiment and optimize from concept to production. Accurately simulate and analyze before making decisions. Based on the Wolfram Language.

Finite Element Analysis for Mechanical Engineering and Civil Engineering

Tecplot 360 integrated postprocessing environment allows you to analyze detailed flow-field data while producing exceptional visual output

Aspen Petroleum Scheduler allows you to simultaneously schedule all key petroleum refinery activities within a single multi-user environment.

Ansys Granta EduPack offers a unique set of teaching resources that supports your materials education curricula for engineering and design.

Site3D is a fully featured software product for the engineering design of road systems, roundabouts, residential developments and earthworks.

TransCAD transportation planning software combines GIS and state-of-the-art methods for solving problems in planning, management, and operations.

Transform your product development with CATIA: From concept to manufacturing, all in one powerful platform.

PV Elite provides engineers, designers, and inspectors with solutions that match their pressure vessel and heat exchanger design needs.

Simio provides the software for simulation, production planning and scheduling innovations that gives you fast risk analysis and cost reduction.

AnyLogic is the leading simulation software for business, utilized worldwide in many industries, including logistics, manufacturing, mining, healthcare, etc.

The ProModel Optimization Suite is a discrete-event simulation technology that helps you to make better decisions faster.

VizTerra offers the most advanced 3D landscape design software on the market today. Build incredible landscape designs with our streamlined interface and easy to use set of tools.

Integration of all wellbore-centric data types into multidiscipline workflows.

Image to 3D models software solutions with Synopsys Simpleware. From visualization to analysis and model generation for design and simulation.

Explore Ansys Twin Builder, a powerful digital twin platform for modeling, simulating and analyzing virtual system prototypes and predictive maintenance.

Simulink is a block diagram environment for Model-Based Design. It supports simulation, automatic code generation, and continuous testing of embedded systems.

Oqton Freeform is the industry’s most comprehensive design software for any complex or organic models. Solve your physical design challenges in the digital world. | Freeform - 3D Design Software for Organic Models

Create masterful landscape projects with the all-in-one landscape software built to transform your design, presentation, irrigation, and documentation workflows.

Geomagic Wrap delivers the most affordable, fast, and accurate path from point cloud to 3D models. Create perfect, watertight 3D models from organic scan data. | Geomagic Wrap Software | Oqton

See how Ansys Cloud Direct computing solution leverages the combined benefits of high-performance computing (HPC), cloud-based interactive workstations, and best-in-class engineering simulation software.

RoadEng is a clean, simple and highly interactive corridor design tool. Ideal for a variety of projects: rural road & highways, rail & pipeline, forest & resource roads, and stream reconstruction. Download a free trial!

Petroleum economics and reservies software evaluates your assets and acquisitions while giving insights to forecast production and assess the impact of changes.

Design & Engineering Simulation solutions from Dassault Systèmes help companies accelerate product development and advance new innovations through virtual prototyping

Vectorworks Architect design software has the flexibility to support your entire architecture project from beginning to end — from conceptual design, to fully coordinated BIM models, to construction documents.

Civil Designer is the preferred civil engineering software package offering a completely integrated civil Infrastructure design solution

Intelligent software solutions for the wellsite including R-WEB Enterprise and Pressure Explorer.

Streamline your construction projects with our advanced structural BIM software. Tekla Structures software makes workflows permanently more cost-efficient.

Ultiboard is printed circuit board design and layout software that integrates seamlessly with Multisim to accelerate PCB prototype development.

Improve design efficiency with Transoft Solutions' Vehicle Swept Path Analysis software, ideal for optimizing vehicle tracking and analysis. Try it now!

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PhishingBox provides phishing simulation and cyber security training including phishing, ransomware, malware, mobile and social threats.

FreeCAD, the open source 3D parametric modeler

The leading photogrammetry software for professional drone mapping. Transform any aerial and ground images into accurate, georeferenced maps and 3D models.

Web-based oil and gas production accounting software that manages, sales splits, revenue and royalty calculations, and government reporting.

ArcGIS CityEngine is advanced software for 3D city design. Use procedural city generation to build massive 3D cities for urban design, architecture and VFX workflows.

End-to-end referral program software for tech, SMBs, e-commerce, and service businesses. Built for ANY business (not just e-commerce).

Analyze orientation based geological data with Dips. Analyze and visualize structural data following the same techniques used in manual stereonets.

OpenWorks data management software allows you to share information, insights, and interpretations, enabling asset teams to share a common geological framework.

Ansys VRXPERIENCE Driving Simulator powered by SCANeR provides a comprehensive, open and scalable platform for testing advanced driver-assistance systems and autonomous vehicles against safety requirements.

Insight building performance analysis software empowers architects and engineers to design more energy-efficient buildings with advanced simulation engines.

3D Cityplanner: gebiedsontwikkelingsprojecten visualiseren, analyseren en simuleren. (Automatisch) gebouwen en gebieden ontwerpen is nog nooit zo eenvoudig geweest.

Speed up data entry and leverage the EDM™ database to store, manage, and share data with Halliburton Landmark’s suite of engineering applications.

Find documentation, support and training information for SAS/OR.

Optimize design to ensure compliance, understand behavior, and accurately predict the performance of all types of offshore structures.

3Dflow is committed to providing cutting-edge computer vision software components for 3D modeling from photos, 3D video processing and image synthesis.

Flowlu is a comprehensive business management platform that streamlines operations, manages projects, tracks finances, and collaborates with teams - all from one centralized location.

Expertly designed software to manage complexities of remediation and decommissioning, from financial to technical. Used by Boeing, Dow, BP, Shell, BMS and more.

meshIQ is an award winning middleware management platform that provides IT leaders to observe their integration infrastructure with ease.

Easily create interactive and immersive visual experiences for online communication and learning. Start a free trial!

Awarathon is an AI powered sales training software Our virtual training leverages AI to help sales teams make effective pitches

Magics is the most powerful workflow automation and 3D printing data and build preparation software including both CAD and mesh tools.

Wellman NextGen: Your well data lifecycle management software; Manage all drilling, completion, and well Intervention operations software