Physical sciences computing · COMSOL, Inc.

COMSOL Multiphysics

Commercial finite-element simulation suite modeling coupled physical phenomena like heat, structure, fluids and electromagnetics together.

COMSOL Multiphysics is a commercial finite-element-analysis platform for simulating physical systems where multiple phenomena interact, such as heat transfer combined with structural stress, or fluid flow combined with electromagnetics, rather than modeling each physics domain in isolation. It is built around add-on modules for specific domains (structural mechanics, CFD, electromagnetics, chemical reactions, acoustics and more), a shared modeling environment, and the Application Builder, which lets engineers package a simulation into a standalone app for colleagues without simulation expertise to run. It is sold as licensed desktop software, with floating network licenses for teams, used across R&D, academia and manufacturing engineering. Licensing is quote-based through COMSOL's sales team or regional resellers rather than published self-serve pricing.

At a glance

Vendor COMSOL, Inc.
Pricing model Quote only
Free tier No
Deployment Self-hosted, Cloud
Open source No
Best for R&D and engineering teams simulating coupled physical phenomena that single-domain solvers can't capture together.

Pricing

Sold as perpetual or annual licenses per module through direct sales or resellers; no public pricing.

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Features

  • Coupled multiphysics finite-element simulation
  • Modular add-ons (structural, CFD, EM, chemical, acoustics)
  • Application Builder for standalone simulation apps
  • CAD import and geometry tools
  • Parametric sweeps and optimization
  • Cloud and on-premise compute options
  • Extensive materials library

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Profile last reviewed September 21, 2026

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