Tech riderRev. 2 Oct 2026
- 1Runs onLinux, self-hosted, Windows
- 2Costsfree trial
- 3Manufacturing constraintsYes
- 4Simulation integrationYes
- 5Optimization methodsgenerative
5 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: caeses.com

Overview
CAESES is ranked #6 of 20 in generative design software on Specifiction. It runs on Linux, Self-hosted, Windows. There is no free plan. A free trial is offered.
CAESES plans and pricing
All plansStandard Edition Not published Pricing is available upon request. Geometry modeling · Software connection · Design studies · Basic variation and optimization strategies · Free form deformation / morphing · Unlimited design variants · Batch mode caeses.com · 2 Oct 2026
Batch Mode License Not published Pricing is available upon request. Full functionality · Non-GUI mode · Automated geometry variant creation · HPC cluster optimization caeses.com · 2 Oct 2026
Power Edition Not published Pricing is available upon request. Includes Standard Edition · Advanced Optimization · Maritime, Turbo, or Propeller add-on caeses.com · 2 Oct 2026
Compared on generative design software
- Free plan
- Nocaeses.com
- Manufacturing constraints
- Yescaeses.com
- Simulation integration
- Yescaeses.com
- Optimization methods
- generativecaeses.com
Facts
- Purpose
- CAESES is a parametric engineering platform for simulation-driven design, geometry variation, and shape optimization.caeses.com · 2 Oct 2026
- Modeling
- It provides flexible parametric NURBS modeling, geometry variation, and morphing tools for imported geometries.caeses.com · 2 Oct 2026
- Automation
- CAESES can automate geometry generation, meshing, simulation, post-processing, and evaluation workflows through software connectors.caeses.com · 2 Oct 2026
- Optimization
- Its methods include parameter studies, sensitivity analysis, single- and multi-objective optimization, and surrogate modeling.caeses.com · 2 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The maker lists integrations with ANSYS Workbench and optimization tools including HEEDS, Dakota, optiSLang, Optimus, and modeFRONTIER.caeses.com · 2 Oct 2026
- Solver limitation
- CAESES does not include simulation solvers and instead connects to external CFD and other simulation software.caeses.com · 2 Oct 2026
- Security
- The Advanced Project Security add-on offers project encryption, configurable access rights, user ID restrictions, passphrases, clipboard limits, and feature-definition locking.caeses.com · 2 Oct 2026
- Trial
- Downloads for Windows and Linux include a free two-week trial.caeses.com · 2 Oct 2026
- Supported systems
- The current download page lists Windows 11 and Linux tested on Debian 12 and Ubuntu 24.04.caeses.com · 2 Oct 2026
- Support
- CAESES provides online documentation, video tutorials, a user forum, and dedicated engineer helpdesk support for PRO license holders.caeses.com · 2 Oct 2026
- Audience
- The maker describes CAESES as intended for simulation engineers and designers developing high-performance products, and lists academic and student licenses.caeses.com · 2 Oct 2026
- Deployment
- The Local Float Server is installed on an organization's server to share CAESES licenses across network users.caeses.com · 2 Oct 2026
- Maker history
- The website says CAESES was developed by FRIENDSHIP SYSTEMS, a German software company founded in 2001, now part of Maya HTT.caeses.com · 2 Oct 2026
Company
- Founded
- 2001caeses.com · 23 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- Potsdam, Germanycaeses.com · 23 Sept 2026
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Sources
- caeses.com· checked 2 Oct 2026
- caeses.com/functionalities· checked 2 Oct 2026
- caeses.com/licenses· checked 2 Oct 2026
- caeses.com/download/· checked 2 Oct 2026
- caeses.com/support· checked 2 Oct 2026
