List of computer simulation software

Free or open-source

Advanced Simulation Library - open-source hardware accelerated multiphysics simulation software.

ASCEND - open-source equation-based modelling environment.

Celestia - a 3D astronomy program.

DWSIM - an open-source CAPE-OPEN compliant chemical process simulator.

Elmer - an open-source multiphysical simulation software for Windows/Mac/Linux.

Facsimile - a free, open-source discrete-event simulation library.

Freemat - a free environment for rapid engineering, scientific prototyping and data processing using the same language as Matlab and GNU Octave.

Galatea - a multi-agent, multi-programming language, simulation platform.

GNU Octave - an open-source mathematical modeling and simulation software very similar to using the same language as Matlab and Freemat.

Modelica - an open standard for modeling software.

Mobility Testbed - an open-source multi-agent simulation testbed for transport coordination algorithms.

NetLogo - an open-source multi-agent simulation software

ns-3 - an open-source network simulator.

OpenFOAM - open-source software used for computational fluid dynamics (or CFD)

OpenEaagles - multi-platform simulation framework to prototype and build simulation applications.

Open Source Physics - an open-source Java software project for teaching and studying physics.

OpenSim - an open-source software system for biomechanical modeling.

Physics Abstraction Layer - an open-source physics simulation package.

Project Chrono - an open-source multi-physics simulation framework.

SageMath - a system for algebra and geometry experimentation via Python.

Scilab - free open-source software for numerical computation and simulation similar to Matlab/Simulink.

SimPy - an open-source discrete-event simulation package based on Python.

SOFA - an open-source framework for multi-physics simulation with an emphasis on medical simulation.

Stanford University Unstructured - an open-source framework for computational fluid dynamics simulation and optimal shape design.

Step - an open-source two-dimensional physics simulation engine (KDE).

Tortuga - an open-source software framework for discrete-event simulation in Java.

Proprietary

20-sim - bond graph-based multi-domain simulation software.

Actran - finite element-based simulation software to analyze the acoustic behavior of mechanical systems and parts.

ACSL and acslX - an advanced continuous simulation language.

AMESim - a platform to analyze multi-domain, intelligent systems and predict and optimize multi-disciplinary performance. Developed by Siemens PLM Software.

AnyLogic - a multi-method simulation modeling tool for business and science. Developed by The AnyLogic Company.

APMonitor - a tool for dynamic simulation, validation, and optimization of multi-domain systems with interfaces to Python and MATLAB.

AutoCAST - metal casting design and simulation software developed by Advanced Reasoning Technologies.

Automation Studio - a fluid power, electrical and control systems design and simulation software developed by Famic Technologies Inc.

Chemical WorkBench - a chemical kinetics simulation software tool developed by Kintech Lab.

CircuitLogix - an electronics simulation software developed by Logic Design Inc.

COMSOL Multiphysics (formerly FEMLAB) - a finite element analysis, solver and simulation software package for various physics and engineering applications, especially coupled phenomena, or multi-physics.

DX Studio - a suite of tools for simulation and visualization.

Dymola - modeling and simulation software based on the Modelica language.

Ecolego - a simulation software tool for creating dynamic models and performing deterministic and probabilistic simulations.

EcosimPro - continuous and discrete modelling and simulation software.

Enterprise Architect - a tool for simulation of UML behavioral modeling, coupled with Win32 user interface interaction.

Enterprise Dynamics - a simulation software platform developed by INCONTROL Simulation Solutions.

ExtendSim - simulation software for discrete event, continuous, discrete rate and agent-based simulation.

Flexsim - discrete event simulation software.

Fluent, Inc. - simulation software for fluid flow, turbulence, heat transfer, and reactions for industrial applications.

GoldSim - simulation software for system dynamics and discrete event simulation, embedded in a Monte Carlo framework.

HyperWorks - multi-discipline simulation software

Isaac dynamics - dynamic process simulation software for conventional and renewable power plants.

Khimera - a chemical kinetics simulation software tool developed by Kintech Lab.

Lanner WITNESS - a discrete event simulation platform for modelling processes and experimentation.

Lanner L-SIM Server - Java-based simulation engine for simulating BPMN2.0 based process models.

Maple - a general-purpose computer algebra system developed and sold commercially by Waterloo Maple Inc.

MapleSim - a multi-domain modeling and simulation tool developed by Waterloo Maple Inc.

MATLAB - a programming, modeling and simulation tool developed by MathWorks.

Mathematica - a computational software program based on symbolic mathematics, developed by Wolfram Research.

ModelCenter - a framework for integration of third-party modeling and simulation tools/scripts, workflow automation, and multidisciplinary design analysis and optimization from Phoenix Integration.

NEi Nastran - software for engineering simulation of stress, dynamics, and heat transfer in structures.

NetSim - network simulation software for defense applications, network design validation and network research and development.

NI Multisim - an electronic schematic capture and simulation program.

Nogrid points meshfree method for solving problems involving complex geometries, free surfaces, moving boundaries and adaptive refinement.

Plant Simulation - plant, line and process simulation and optimization software, developed by Siemens PLM Software.

PLECS - a tool for system-level simulations of electrical circuits. Developed by Plexim.

PRO/II - software for steady state chemical process simulation and extensively used by oil and gas refineries.

Promodel - a discrete event simulation software.

Project Team Builder - a project management simulator used for training and education.

PSF Lab - calculates the point spread function of an optical microscope under various imaging conditions based on a rigorous vectorial model.

RoboLogix - robotics simulation software developed by Logic Design Inc.

Ship Simulator - a vehicle simulation computer game by VSTEP which simulates maneuvering various ships in different environments.

Simcad Pro - dynamic discrete and continuous simulation software.

SimEvents - a part of MathWorks which adds discrete event simulation to the MATLAB/Simulink environment.

Simio - an object-oriented discrete event and agent based simulation software developed by Simio LLC.

SimScale - a web-based simulation platform, with CFD, FEA, and thermodynamics capabilities.

SIMUL8 - software for discrete event or process based simulation.

Simulations Plus - modeling and simulation software for pharmaceutical research

SimulationX - modeling and simulation software based on the Modelica language.

Simulink - a tool for block diagrams, electrical mechanical systems and machines from MathWorks.

SRM Engine Suite - engineering tool used for simulating fuels, combustion and exhaust gas emissions in IC engine applications.

TRNSYS - software for dynamic simulation of renewable energy systems, HVAC systems, building energy use and both passive and active solar systems.

Vensim - system dynamics and continuous simulation software for business and public policy applications.

VisSim - system simulation and optional C-code generation of electrical, process, control, bio-medical, mechanical and UML State chart systems.

Vortex (software) - a high-fidelity, realtime physics engine that simulates rigid body dynamics, collision detection, contact determination, and dynamic reactions.

Wolfram SystemModeler – modeling and simulation software based on the Modelica language.

Working Model – a dynamic simulator with connections to SolidWorks.

VisualSim Architect – an electronic system-level software for modeling and simulation of electronic systems, embedded software and semiconductors.