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Ansys HFSS - 2026 Pricing, Features, Reviews & Alternatives

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Ansys HFSS overview

What is Ansys HFSS?

Ansys HFSS is a 3D electromagnetic (EM) simulation software for designing and simulating high-frequency electronic products such as antennas, antenna arrays, RF or microwave components, high-speed interconnects, filters, connectors, IC packages and printed circuit boards. Engineers worldwide use Ansys HFSS software to design high-frequency, high-speed electronics found in communications systems, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), satellites, and internet-of-things (IoT) products .

HFFS’s unmatched capacity, coupled with indisputable accuracy, enables engineers to address RF, microwave, IC, PCB and EMI problems for most complex systems. Quick specs include:

- Antenna Design Toolkit

- Radar Pre/Post Processing

- Frequency and Time Domain FEM

- Hybrid FEM/IE/SBR+ Solver

- 3D Layout ECAD Flow

- SBR+ Accelerated Doppler Processing*

- Integral Equation (MoM)

- Memory Matrix Solvers

- 5G Post-Processing

- Concurrent Initial 3D Meshing

- SBR+ for Large Scale EMs

- Multiplication Solver

* available only with Electronics Enterprise package

Key benefits of using Ansys HFSS

-EMI/EMC analysis
-Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) in complex environments
-Installed antenna and RF cosite analysis
-RF systems and circuits analysis
-Signal and Power Integrity analysis

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Ansys HFSS reviews

Overall rating

4.7

/5

12

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Rating breakdown
  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Features
  • Customer support
  • Likelihood to recommend9.08/10
Rating distribution

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Pros
“Accuracy of the mathematical methods being used is excellent.”
MR

Mohammad R.

Antenna Designer

“This software offers a lot of flexibility. The features are great as compared to competitors.”

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“Excellent Software tool for electromagnetic simulations.”
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Mekala H.

RF Engineer

Cons
“At start, it is quite difficult to get used to with.”
LP

Lalitkumar P.

Senior Engineer

“I work on EMC , SI and PI problems. I use HFSS 3D layout to analyse PCB level SI PI problems and Ansys HFSS 3D for system level EMC Analysis.”
KS

Kunal S.

Senior Simulation Engineer

“License are bit costly and installation takes lot of time.”

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Who uses Ansys HFSS?

Based on 12 verified user reviews.

Company size

Small Businesses

Midsize Businesses

Enterprises

Top industries

Automotive
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
Wireless
Computer Software
Others

Use cases

Simulation
Electrical Design
Engineering CAD
Predictive Analytics
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Ansys HFSS's key features

Most critical features, based on insights from Ansys HFSS users:

Mathematical modeling
Design analysis
System design tools
Reporting/Analytics
Direct manipulation
Symbol library

All Ansys HFSS features

Features rating:

3D design & modeling
CAD tools
Compliance management
Data visualization
Manufacturing design data
Annotations
Connectivity management
Device management
Mechanical

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Ansys HFSS support options

Typical customers

Freelancers
Small businesses
Mid size businesses
Large enterprises

Platforms supported

Web
Android
iPhone/iPad

Support options

Email/Help Desk
Phone Support
Knowledge Base
FAQs/Forum
Chat

Training options

In Person
Documentation
Webinars
Live Online
Videos

Ansys HFSS FAQs

Q. Who are the typical users of Ansys HFSS?

Ansys HFSS has the following typical customers:
Large Enterprises, Mid Size Business, Small Business

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Q. What languages does Ansys HFSS support?

Ansys HFSS supports the following languages:
English


Q. Does Ansys HFSS offer an API?

No, Ansys HFSS does not have an API available.


Q. What level of support does Ansys HFSS offer?

Ansys HFSS offers the following support options:
Email/Help Desk, Phone Support, Knowledge Base, FAQs/Forum, Chat

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