Tech riderRev. 2 Oct 2026
Ansys optiSLang
- 1Runs onLinux, self-hosted, Web, Windows
- 2Costsfree trial
- 3Simulation integrationYes
- 4Native CAD integrationYes
- 5Cloud processingYes
5 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: ansys.com, ansys.synopsys.com

Overview
Ansys optiSLang is ranked #3 of 20 in generative design software on Specifiction. It runs on Linux, Self-hosted, Web, Windows. A free trial is offered.
Ansys optiSLang plans and pricing
All plansoSL Pro Not published Unlimited parameters, constraints and objectives · LS-OPT enabled ansys.synopsys.com · 2 Oct 2026
oSL Enterprise Not published Required to build apps · Higher concurrent variations · Up to 7 concurrent solver variants ansys.synopsys.com · 2 Oct 2026
DesignXploration-BASE Not published ≤10 parameters · ≤5 constraints · ≤2 objectives ansys.synopsys.com · 2 Oct 2026
oSL Premium Not published Broad simulation workflow automation and optimization capabilities · Up to 3 concurrent solver variants ansys.synopsys.com · 2 Oct 2026
oSL AI+ Not published Add-on for Pro, Premium or Enterprise · Advanced optimizers · Advanced DOE and MOP ansys.synopsys.com · 2 Oct 2026
Compared on generative design software
Facts
- Purpose
- Ansys optiSLang orchestrates and automates simulation toolchains and connects them to optimization algorithms for parametric design studies.ansys.synopsys.com · 2 Oct 2026
- Process automation
- It automates and orchestrates simulation workflows between heterogeneous CAx tools across an enterprise.ansys.synopsys.com · 2 Oct 2026
- Optimization
- It provides design optimization, robustness and reliability analysis, reduced-order modeling and model calibration.ansys.synopsys.com · 2 Oct 2026
- Design exploration
- Its capabilities include design of experiments and sensitivity analysis.ansys.synopsys.com · 2 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The open ecosystem connects to more than 100 third-party CAE/CAD applications and in-house solutions.ansys.com · 2 Oct 2026
- Supported connectors
- Integrations can use Ansys nodes, scripting, text-based interfaces or custom integrations, including CAD, CAE, desktop applications, repositories, databases and in-house solvers.ansys.synopsys.com · 2 Oct 2026
- Minerva
- optiSLang integrates with Ansys Minerva for workflow publishing and simulation process and data management.ansys.synopsys.com · 2 Oct 2026
- AI capabilities
- The optiSLang AI+ add-on provides machine-learning methods for sensitivity analysis, optimization and robust design.ansys.synopsys.com · 2 Oct 2026
- 2026 integrations
- The 2026 R1 release adds or enhances connections for Rocky, FreeFlow, LS-OPT and Ansys SimAI.ansys.synopsys.com · 2 Oct 2026
- Automation interfaces
- The 2026 R1 release expands Python controls and supports cloud and HPC deployment workflows.ansys.synopsys.com · 2 Oct 2026
- Operating systems
- optiSLang and its extensions can be installed on Windows and Linux systems.ansyshelp.ansys.com · 2 Oct 2026
- Enterprise limit
- An enterprise license is required to build apps and conduct a much higher number of concurrent variations.ansys.synopsys.com · 2 Oct 2026
- Security certifications
- Ansys Cloud Direct has SOC 2, CSA STAR, ISO 27001 and ISO 27017 certifications, and Ansys maintains UK Cyber Essentials Plus and TISAX-certified environments.ansys.com · 2 Oct 2026
- Support and training
- Ansys provides a Learning Hub for optiSLang that requires Ansys ID single sign-on.ansys.com · 2 Oct 2026
Company
- Headquarters
- Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, United Statesansys.com · 28 Sept 2026
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Sources
- ansys.synopsys.com/products/connect/ansys-optislang· checked 2 Oct 2026
- ansys.com/content/dam/product/platform/optislang/· checked 2 Oct 2026
- ansys.synopsys.com/webinars/ansys-2026-r1-ansys-optislang-· checked 2 Oct 2026
- ansyshelp.ansys.com/public/Views/Secured/corp/v251/en/opti_· checked 2 Oct 2026
- ansys.com/content/dam/company/investor-relations/· checked 2 Oct 2026
- ansys.com/products/platform/optislang· checked 28 Sept 2026
