What are the difference between WaterGEMS/CAD and EPANET?


 Applies To 
 Product(s):
WaterGEMS, HAMMER, WaterCAD
 Version(s):V8i, CONNECT Edition
 Area: Other
 Original Author:Mark Pachlhofer, Bentley Technical Support Group

Problem

What are the difference between WaterGEMS / WaterCAD and EPANET?

Solution

To compare the software we need a way to classify the differences between the software. We will consider the following classification methods in order to compare the two products:

1.Ease of use
2.Hydraulic elements
3.CAD, GIS interoperability
4.Model building tools
5.Advanced hydraulic features
6.Technical Support + Training + Help Documentation
Please refer to the document below for a comparison of these categories.

See Also

Should the EPANET solver and the WaterGEMS/CAD solver give the same results for a model?

What are the limitations of importing/exporting an EPANET file?