Best Engineering Software for Linux
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What is Engineering Software for Linux?
Engineering software is software used by engineers to design, analyze and manufacture various products. It includes a wide range of applications such as CAD/CAE software, analysis tools, optimization tools, and programming tools. Engineering software can be used for a variety of tasks such as designing mechanical parts, analyzing structural stability, simulating system performance, and optimizing product designs. These applications enable engineers to optimize their designs for cost reduction and increased efficiency. Compare and read user reviews of the best Engineering software for Linux currently available using the table below. This list is updated regularly.
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Interfacing Integrated Management System (IMS)
Interfacing Technologies Corporation
Interfacing’s Integrated Management System (IMS) is an AI-powered platform that unifies BPM, QMS, Document Control, and GRC into one platform. Organizations use IMS to model and automate processes, control documents, manage risks, and maintain regulatory compliance with full traceability and audit readiness. Built for highly regulated sectors such as aerospace, life sciences, finance, and government, IMS provides real-time visibility, automated workflows, and AI-driven insights that improve quality and reduce operational risk. The platform is ISO 27001 certified and fully validated for 21 CFR Part 11, making it suitable for mission-critical environments requiring strong governance, security, and control. IMS also includes low-code automation, process mining, audit management, training tracking, CAPA workflows, and dashboards to help teams streamline operations and continuously improve. AI strengthens governance, improves accuracy, and reinforces regulatory control.Starting Price: $10/month/user -
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TRACTIAN
Tractian
Tractian is the Industrial Copilot for maintenance and reliability, providing a cutting-edge platform designed to prevent unplanned downtime, boost operational efficiency, and enhance maintenance capacity. Trusted by global brands such as Bosch, Kraft Heinz, Carrier, Hyundai, Johnson Controls, and P&G, Tractian combines condition monitoring, energy efficiency, and a CMMS into a comprehensive, mobile-first solution. With Tractian, you can: Monitor real-time vibration, temperature, runtime, and RPM across critical assets Get real-time alerts and detailed diagnostics to address potential issues before they lead to failures Digitize workflows for streamlined work order management, planning & scheduling, and materials management Optimize energy consumption for improved sustainability and cost savings -
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Plexxis Software
Plexxis Software
Plexxis serves subcontractors who seek tight team cohesion and high performance backed and fully supported by knowledgeable in-house services. Coupling cloud construction management software, on-premise and hosted solutions, we unite operations, estimating, accounting and field apps on a single technology stack that enables live feedback between bidding, field and finance. With more than 30 years of experience, our solutions have been uniquely shaped to serve subcontractors ONLY. As a result, we have a first-hand understanding that the communications between your systems, spreadsheets, and apps MUST be transparent... and that means moving PAST integration to create a seamless and efficient environment for projects management, accounting, estimating and production. With Plexxis, there are NO “bolt-ons” and no requirement to purchase outside systems. We simply deliver a high-efficiency workflow across all specialty subcontractors’ functions - simply. -
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Shoplogix Smart Factory Platform
Shoplogix
Shoplogix is a smart, scalable platform trusted by manufacturers worldwide for over 20 years. It transforms real-time machine and production data into actionable insights, helping teams uncover hidden losses and drive rapid ROI. Features include intuitive visual dashboards, integrated analytics, and real-time alerts for fast, informed decisions. Shoplogix connects to any machine type, tracking downtime, scrap, throughput, and setup stages. Operators and managers can quickly spot issues, launch action plans, and improve efficiency on the fly. With built-in continuous improvement tools and seamless scaling from one line to multi-plant operations, Shoplogix empowers your team to eliminate bottlenecks, boost OEE, and achieve lasting operational excellence. -
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HiveMQ
HiveMQ
HiveMQ is the Industrial AI Platform helping enterprises move from connected devices to intelligent operations. Built on the MQTT standard and a distributed edge-to-cloud architecture, HiveMQ connects and governs industrial data in real time, enabling organizations to act with intelligence. With proven reliability, scalability, and interoperability, HiveMQ provides the foundation industrial companies need to operationalize AI, powering the next generation of intelligent industry. Global leaders including Audi, BMW, Eli Lilly, Liberty Global, Mercedes-Benz, and Siemens trust HiveMQ to run their most mission-critical operations.Starting Price: $0.34/hour -
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NetBrain
NetBrain Technologies
NetBrain helps IT teams halve MTTR and prevent outages with AI-driven automation. Trusted by 2,500+ enterprises worldwide, our no-code, intent-based platform turns manual network operations into intelligent automation, keeping networks running smoothly and efficiently. Top use cases: - Automated Troubleshooting - Automated Change Management - Network AIOps - Network Assessment - Network Visibility - Network Observability - Network Security -
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Azore CFD
Azore CFD
AzoreCFD has been a trusted, cutting-edge software tool since 2007. Azore focuses on analysis, design, engineering, and on obtaining precise, and quick results. Customers use Azore for applications that include: industrial flows, aerodynamics, thermal mixing, conjugate heat transfer, gas species mixing, heating and cooling systems, external flows, and more. Azore can be used to simulate essentially any steady-state or transient fluid flow model, including problems that involve conjugate heat transfer and special transport. With flexible pre/post processing, Azore allows for arbitrary polyhedral mesh topology with several import formats supported. Built-in post-processing capabilities includes: scalar fields, pathlines, animations, residual reports, vector fields, ISO-surfaces, force & movement reports, and export for external post-processing. -
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UberCloud
Simr (formerly UberCloud)
Simr (formerly UberCloud) is a cutting-edge platform for Simulation Operations Automation (SimOps). It streamlines and automates complex simulation workflows, enhancing productivity and collaboration. Leveraging cloud-based infrastructure, Simr offers scalable, cost-effective solutions for industries like automotive, aerospace, and electronics. Trusted by leading global companies, Simr empowers engineers to innovate efficiently and effectively. Simr supports a variety of CFD, FEA and other CAE software including Ansys, COMSOL, Abaqus, CST, STAR-CCM+, MATLAB, Lumerical and more. Simr automates every major cloud including Microsoft Azure, Amazon AWS, and Google GCP. -
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Welding Sequence Optimizer
MANUFAI
Welding Sequence Optimizer is a plugin for Simufact Welding™, it offers a useful digital toolset of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning algorithms that will help you to minimize the inherent welding deformation. WSO includes different algorithms, each of them suitable for a specific stage of the Product Delivery Process (PDP). The idea behind WSO, is a fast configuration (less than 15 minutes) and no human interaction while finding the best sequence. Currently you can change the objective function for a critical region, GD&T or any other Simufact results, like X,Y,Z displacement, Multirobot optimization is also supported. -
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3SL Cradle
3SL
Manage needs, epics, user stories, features and the product backlog through a series of sprints, each using your choice of requirements management, model based systems engineering (MBSE) and test management with your preferred level of change tracking, configuration management and formal change control. Cradle® is our requirements management and systems engineering software tool that integrates your entire project lifecycle in one, massively scalable, integrated, multi-user product. Whether your projects are small and local, large and distributed, or anywhere in between, Cradle can solve all your agile, requirements management, model driven development, defect tracking and test management needs in one place. With its unrivaled feature set, incredible flexibility, simple configuration and low cost, Cradle is the ideal choice if you are new to agile methods, requirements management or systems engineering.Starting Price: $449.00/one-time/user -
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MIMIC Simulator
Gambit Communications
MIMIC Simulator creates a real world lab environment, with 100,000 devices, at a fraction of the cost of physical equipment. It provides an interactive hands-on lab for quality assurance, development, sales presentation, evaluation, deployment and training of enterprise management applications. Users create a customizable virtual environment populated with simulated IoT sensors and gateways, routers, hubs, switches, WiFi/WiMAX/LTE devices, probes, cable modems, servers and workstations. MIMIC Web Simulator creates a virtual lab with hundreds of simulated web servers. It allows you to easily develop and test. A Powerful Network Environment Simulator. For scalable, extensible and configurable testing, demo and development tools. -
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EMQX
EMQ Technologies
EMQX is the world's most scalable and reliable MQTT messaging platform designed by EMQ. It supports 100M concurrent IoT device connections per cluster while maintaining extremely high throughput and sub-millisecond latency. EMQX boasts more than 20,000 global users from over 50 countries, connecting more than 100M IoT devices worldwide, and is trusted by over 300 customers in mission-critical IoT scenarios, including well-known brands like HPE, VMware, Verifone, SAIC Volkswagen, and Ericsson. Our edge-to-cloud IoT connectivity solutions are flexible to meet the demands of various industries towards digital transformation, including connected vehicles, Industrial IoT, oil & gas, carrier, finance, smart energy, and smart cities.Starting Price: $0.18 per hour -
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Momentum IoT
Momentum IoT
Momentum makes service businesses more profitable. Our cloud-based software platform, powered by a connected network of GPS hardware devices, gives you complete financial control and deep operational insight into your business. With Momentum, you never worry about time-consuming data entry or human error. Data collection is always accurate and automatic. That's why Momentum excels where other software fails. Drive more revenue and profit. All you have to do is get connected, Momentum will do the rest. The Connected Network of Momentum Devices: Vehicles, Equipment & Crews - The Eagle One: One GPS device for vehicles, trailers and heavy equipment. It's available with an OBD-II harness or 12V battery harness. - The Momentum Toolie: Bluetooth enabled location and activity tracker for light equipment and tools. - The CrewID: Privacy-first labor cost tracker that automatically captures and calculates all labor costs from the field without data entry.Starting Price: $20 per device per month, -
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g-Space
Geomage
Geomage g-Space™ is a complete structural, geological and geophysical interpretation software that allows thorough analysis of existing seismic and well data. This software allows: - Horizon and Fault picking - Geological modeling - Map creation with faults - Well-tie and dynamic update - Well correlation - Mis-tie workflow - Velocity model based on checkshots and horizons - Simultaneous time/depth picking - Static modeling - Volumetric calculation - etc, etc, etc and more…Starting Price: $1,200/year/user -
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ARES Commander
Graebert
2D & 3D CAD software to create & modify technical drawings in DWG format with choice between Perpetual, Network or Annual licenses. Experience the agility of the n°1 alternative to AutoCAD. Cost-effective, ARES Commander offers a full replacement and an easy switch, at a fraction of the cost. With Graebert's ARES CAD software you will enjoy a 3-in-1 license, including ARES Commander (for Windows, macOS and Linux computers) + ARES Kudo (Cloud) + ARES Touch (iOS + Android). These 3 products work in synergy to synchronize the work across users and devices. Create and modify DWG drawings locally, with files stored on your computer, or in sync with Google Drive, Box, OneDrive, Dropbox, Onshape, Trimble Connect. Alternatively, you can also store files in a private Cloud server (via WebDAV). Some our advanced CAD features include the support for Dynamic blocks, PDF to DWG conversion, Drawing comparison, IFC & Revit import, 3D solid modeling, satellite images and street maps.Starting Price: $350.00/year -
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Wisp | by Gensler
Gensler
Space Planning | Space Management | Move Management | Floor Plans | Reporting | Utilization | Make every square foot count with Wisp–the only space management software to combine cutting edge tools with tailored implementation and ongoing drawing support. Start tracking daily seat moves, plan future scenarios, manage floor plans, and derive workplace insights with the software and service proven to deliver results. As a SaaS space management software, Wisp combines multiple solutions and service into one easy-to-use package—providing real estate and facilities teams with the support, tools and metrics they need to optimize their workplace. From managing a large corporate relocation to keeping track of everyday moves, adds, and changes (MAC), Wisp will add control and transparency. Wisp Includes: - Full Implementation - Integration Configuration - Unlimited CAD Updates - Ongoing Support and Advisory Services - All SaaS BenefitsStarting Price: $600 per month -
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FEATool Multiphysics
Precise Simulation
FEATool Multiphysics - "Physics Simulation Made Easy" - a fully integrated physics, FEA, and CFD simulation toolbox. FEATool Multiphysics is a fully integrated simulation platform with a unified interface for several Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) multi-physics solvers, such as OpenFOAM, SU2 Code, and FEniCS. This uniquely allows for modeling coupled physics phenomena such as found in fluid flow, heat transfer, structural, electromagnetics, acoustics, and chemical engineering applications, within a single user-friendly interface. With these capabilities, FEATool Multiphysics has become trusted tool by engineers and researchers worldwide to accelerate innovation and quickly achieve results in the energy, automotive, semi-conductor, and process industries. -
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g-Platform : Time
Geomage
Geomage g-Platform : Time provide processor with an interactive and graphical experience of working with seismic data. The Time imaging package covers all processing modules and applications needed in order to handle any 2D/3D/4D seismic from field data to anisotropic prestack time migration.Starting Price: contact us -
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Platforma
MiLaboratories
Platforma is a no-code bioinformatics software that converts raw next-generation sequencing (NGS) data into insights. It offers a user-friendly interface with modular, no-code "blocks" for complex analysis tasks like immune repertoire, single-cell, and gene expression data. Building on the legacy of its predecessor, MiXCR, Platforma also enables AI-powered selection for antibody/TCR candidates. The platform is designed to be accessible to scientists without a bioinformatics background, allowing for scientists to take control of their own discoveries and reduce time to insight. -
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Masterplan ERP
Masterplan ERP Inc.
Masterplan helps you run efficiently by integrating every facet of your business. Dig deep into your data and find the secrets to your company’s successes and discover ways to drive growth. -
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FreeCAD
FreeCAD
FreeCAD is an open-source parametric 3D modeler made primarily to design real-life objects of any size. Parametric modeling allows you to easily modify your design by going back into your model history and changing its parameters. FreeCAD allows you to sketch geometry constrained 2D shapes and use them as a base to build other objects. It contains many components to adjust dimensions or extract design details from 3D models to create high quality production ready drawings. FreeCAD is a multiplatfom (Windows, Mac and Linux), highly customizable and extensible software. It reads and writes to many open file formats such as STEP, IGES, STL, SVG, DXF, OBJ, IFC, DAE and many others, making it possible to seamlessly integrate it into your workflow. FreeCAD is designed to fit a wide range of uses including product design, mechanical engineering and architecture. Whether you are a hobbyist, a programmer, an experienced CAD user, a student or a teacher, you will feel right at home with FreeCAD. -
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SelfCAD
SelfCAD
SelfCAD is a 3D modeling for users of all levels. There is an online as well as downloadable versions for Windows and Mac. Most of the CAD programs available are either expensive or don’t generally provide all the necessary 3D modeling and printing tools. Some take months or years to learn and are meant for specific industries. SelfCAD has bridged this gap as it’s affordable, easy to learn and it targets all the industries. It has a simplified user interface too making it a perfect tool for novice users. SelfCAD is fully-featured including modeling, Sculpting, rendering, simple animations, and 3d print slicer, but the aggregate amount of tools is much less than any compatible software package because of its brilliant UX. The in-built slicer of SelfCAD is handy as it helps prepare the designs for printing without having to switch to another program. SelfCAD is very affordable. There are interactive tutorials available that helps one learn 3D modeling with much ease.Starting Price: Free -
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Simcenter Amesim
Siemens
Simcenter Amesim is a leading integrated, scalable mechatronic system simulation platform that allows design engineers to virtually assess and optimize the systems’ performance. This will boost overall systems engineering productivity from the early development stages until the final performance validation and controls calibration. It allows its users to focus on engineering, deliver accurate and actionable results, develop scalable models supporting the entire development cycle, improve collaboration and integrate system performance with other engineering disciplines. Simcenter Amesim is part of the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio, the comprehensive and integrated portfolio of software and services from Siemens Digital Industries Software. -
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PDF Conversion SDK
Visual Integrity Technologies
Add PDF Features with 2 API Calls Open, Edit, and View PDF. All that's needed is two API calls and a configuration file. Within a day, you can add, open, import, edit and view PDF features in your app. When formats don't match one-to-one, the SDK neutralizes the differences. This includes adding cropping, fills, color management and fonts. The PDF Conversion SDK processes all PDF versions including ISO Standard PDF 2.0. Any PDF from file or print-ready memory is valid input. Conversions flow straight through without intermediate steps or compromised quality. No printer driver. The PDF Conversion SDK runs on Windows, MacOS and Linux. It supports .NET. Example code included. Removes redundant information & compresses data. This ensures great performance for fast web and application viewing. Search for objects and text strings. Convert PDF to your native file format. Change the contents of a PDF page. Extract images from PDF. Retrieve metadata from PDF (layers, geospecification, etc).Starting Price: $199 per year -
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Beamo
3i Inc.
Beamo is an enterprise-grade digital twin solution for your mission-critical facilities and remote sites. It costs a lot to move experts around today. But, when it comes to visiting physical spaces, there is no effective alternative - you either go there or not. We make it natural for you to capture your most critical assets, augment them with tribal knowledge and collaborate from anywhere. Beamo’s state-of-the-art hardware and software platform simplifies and accelerates this for facility management and construction projects. Beamo App lets you capture any space in 360° and create digital twins in a few minutes, no expertise required. Beamo automates most of the capturing process so that you can focus on the things that matter. Beamo Portal lets you visit the places you cannot go to and collaborate with others, remotely. Beamo provides an immersive, collaborative experience for all your teams, clients, and contractors.Starting Price: $890 per month -
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FlytBase
FlytBase
FlytBase is an enterprise-grade drone autonomy platform to fully automate aerial data collection workflows. With little to no human intervention, users can conduct scheduled and repeatable BVLOS drone flights using docking stations, all controlled from their remote command centers. By enabling apps and integrations and ensuring the highest data security standards, reliability, and scalability, the FlytBase platform lets users seamlessly integrate autonomous drones into enterprise workflows.Starting Price: $0/user -
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Avica Cloud
Avica Cloud
Avica Cloud is a cloud-based 3D photogrammetry platform. Users can convert massive drone image data into accurate 3D models with easy operation. Rapid modeling: users can upload aerial data at any time and model while shooting. Efficient cloud computing: extremely high data processing speed with 40,000 GPU servers. Aerial Triangulation: Fast and accurate triangulation processing. Support uploading GCPs, support viewing camera calibration, photo overlay, photo information, connection points and control points in the report. Security: TPN certified. Multi-tenancy technology and HTTP-based encryption. 365*7*24 quick response: professional technical support team Price: Pay as you go.Starting Price: $3.99 - $1.99 -
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SAM Aviation Maintenance Software
ASA Software ApS
SAM (Simplified Aircraft Maintenance) by ASA Software is an Easy-to-Use Software suite, designed to make aircraft maintenance time saving and cost effective and provides aircraft operators, CAMO and MROs with all the required functionality. Our solution is cloud based - so no need for local servers and easy access from several locations. The license price is independent on the number of aircrafts - only the concurrent users and the modules used, has an influence. -
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MediaLab Compliance & CE
MediaLab
Compliance & CE is MediaLab’s all-inclusive course library and learning management system. This solution provides your employees or students with over 148 courses covering all major laboratory disciplines and ranging from basic to advanced. You can target all of your training needs with CourseBuilder, our included functionality that allows you to customize our courses and build your own courses. You can easily assign courses to specific groups of employees or students and track and review their performance. 10-15 new courses are added every year and automatically included in your subscription. Compliance & CE supports: • The CAP GEN.54200 requirement for an all-inclusive learning management system, • Course customization for targeted training, • Mass group assignments to employees or students, • Detailed score reports, dashboards, and automatic notifications to monitor performance, and more! -
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Limble CMMS
Limble CMMS
Maintenance professionals across a variety of industries have a very real challenge: outdated, difficult-to-use, and expensive maintenance software. At Limble, we believe that you should love your CMMS, not just tolerate it. Limble CMMS was created to become the first truly easy-to-use, modern, and mobile CMMS that can be started in minutes with a return on investment within a matter of weeks. A few years later, we have ecstatic and pleased customers all over the world in manufacturing, mining, hospitality, office facilities, religious parishes, energy, restaurants, agriculture, and more.Starting Price: $35.00/month/user
