Top Simulation Software

Simulation software is used by engineers to imitate a real-world phenomenon before manufacturing the engineered product. Use our rankings below to compare Simulation Software options and features, and find the best one for you and your business.

Simulation Software Features

3D Imaging

Representation of any object in 3D

Agent-Based Modeling

view effects and actions of autonomous agents on a system

Continuous Modeling

model that continuously tracks system changes and responses

Design Analysis

simulate physical behavior for a design or structure

Direct Manipulation

interactive capabilities with objects within a system

Discrete Event Modeling

model where events occur in particular orders and times

Dynamic Modeling

model the varying behavior of a system over time

Graphical Data Presentation

probability based model showing dependencies between variables

Industry Specific Database

Database containing variables, data, and templates for mathematical analysis

Monte Carlo Simulation

stochastic model based on repeated random sampling

Motion Modeling

simulation based on physical movement

Presentation Tools

Share and present designs

Stochastic Modeling

probability model based on random variations of variables

Turbulence Modeling

model to predict fluid dynamics, not limited to airflow

1

MATLAB

By The MathWorks

4.7★★★★★(3,818 Ratings)

A programming environment for algorithm development, data analysis, visualization, and numerical computation. Read More

2

AnyLogic

By The AnyLogic Company

4.6★★★★★(644 Ratings)

AnyLogic is the only simulation tool that supports Discrete Event, Agent-Based, and System Dynamics Simulation. Read More

3

Unreal Engine

By Epic Games

4.9★★★★★(598 Ratings)

Game development suite that helps create 3D films, visualizations, training simulations, persona animations, and more. Read More

4

Wolfram Mathematica

By Wolfram

4.7★★★★★(340 Ratings)

Technical computing system that provides tools for image processing, geometry, visualization, machine learning, data mining, and more. Read More

5

Ansys SpaceClaim

By Ansys

4.7★★★★★(297 Ratings)

Ansys SpaceClaim 3D Modeling Software Quickly Solves Geometry Problems Read More

6

FlexSim

By FlexSim

4.7★★★★★(276 Ratings)

FlexSim helps you model, analyze, visualize, and optimize any process - turn your existing data into accurate predictions! Read More

7

Simio

By Simio

4.8★★★★★(237 Ratings)

Gives you the power to rapidly build accurate 3D animated models and objectively analyze alternatives to make informed fast decisions. Read More

8

SimScale

By SimScale

4.6★★★★★(239 Ratings)

Run CFD, FEA or thermal simulations in minutes via a web browser with the world's first cloud-based CAE platform. No installation. Read More

9

SIMUL8

By SIMUL8

4.6★★★★★(163 Ratings)

Make confident, impactful decisions with the world's fastest, most intuitive and effective simulation platform for desktop and the web. Read More

10

aPriori

By aPriori

4.7★★★★★(150 Ratings)

Digital manufacturing intelligence software in the product lifecycle enables better collaboration in discrete manufacturing decisions Read More