Compare software
Compare OpenFOAM with alternatives
OpenFOAM vs Elmer FEM
Elmer FEM is free open-source multiphysics software using the finite element method, with Windows builds, handling coupled problems rather than focusing on fluid dynamics.
OpenFOAM vs SimScaleSimScale runs CFD in the browser on cloud compute with no local hardware, adds FEA, thermal and electromagnetics, but is paid and needs an account.
OpenFOAM vs Ansys StudentFree student editions of Ansys engineering simulation software for structural, fluid and electronics analysis.
OpenFOAM vs flow5
A potential flow solver for preliminary design of wings, planes, hydrofoils and sails.