Altair
Industrial simulation, HPC, data science, and AI software within the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio.
Altair was acquired by Siemens and its software is being integrated across Siemens portfolios.
About Altair
Altair is an industrial software portfolio spanning engineering simulation, high-performance computing, data science, and artificial intelligence. Following its acquisition by Siemens, Altair technology is being integrated into the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio: HyperWorks capabilities are moving into Simcenter, HPC and cloud products remain available through HPCWorks, and Altair RapidMiner capabilities are now part of RapidMiner. Altair One provides a cloud gateway for tools, data, and computing resources, while Altair Units supplies an all-in, always-on licensing system across the software suite. This breadth suits engineering and data teams that want connected simulation, compute, and analytics workflows. Buyers should plan for a portfolio-level evaluation rather than a simple self-serve purchase: the official pricing page directs users through the Siemens transition and does not publish numeric plan prices, product placement has changed across several Siemens portfolios, and support has moved to the Siemens Support Center.
Best for
Best use cases
Connect simulation workflows with the Siemens Simcenter portfolio
Provide shared access to tools, data, and computing resources through Altair One
Use portfolio licensing across applicable software through Altair Units
Compare before choosing
Compare the required Altair capabilities with their current Siemens portfolio destinations
Confirm commercial terms directly because numeric prices are not publicly listed
Account for support migration to the Siemens Support Center during adoption
Features
Engineering simulation
Run mechanical simulation and test workflows through Altair HyperWorks capabilities integrated into Siemens Simcenter.
HPC and cloud computing
Manage high-performance computing and cloud workloads with products formerly grouped under Altair HPCWorks.
Data science and AI
Build data analytics, machine learning, and AI workflows with capabilities from the Altair RapidMiner portfolio.
Pros
- Covers simulation, HPC, data science, and AI workflows in one broad industrial portfolio.
- Altair One can centralize access to tools, data, and computing resources for distributed teams.
- Altair Units offers a portfolio licensing approach instead of requiring separate access for every applicable tool.
Cons
- Numeric plan prices are not publicly listed, so budgeting requires direct contact with Siemens.
- Products now span Simcenter, HPCWorks, and RapidMiner, adding portfolio-mapping work before purchase.
- Support has moved to the Siemens Support Center, which may require existing users to change support workflows.
Pricing Plans
Altair commercial access
- Access to applicable Altair software tools
- Altair Units licensing system
- Current Siemens portfolio and support pathways
* Pricing information is for reference only. Please refer to the latest announcement on Altair's official website.