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The following is a list of notable computer simulation software.

Free or open-source

  • Advanced Simulation Library – open-source hardware accelerated multiphysics simulation software.
  • ASCEND – open-source equation-based modelling environment.
  • Blender – 3D creation suite with support for modeling, animation, simulation, and rendering.
  • Cantera – chemical kinetics package.
  • Celestia – a 3D astronomy program.
  • CP2K – Open-source ab-initio molecular dynamics program.
  • DWSIM – an open-source CAPE-OPEN compliant chemical process simulator.
  • EFDC Explorer – open-source for processing of the Environmental Fluid Dynamics Code (EFDC).
  • Elmer – an open-source multiphysical simulation software for Windows/Mac/Linux.
  • FlightGear – a free, open-source atmospheric and orbital flight simulator with a flight dynamics engine (JSBSim) that is used in a 2015 NASA benchmark[1] to judge new simulation code to space industry standards.
  • FreeFem++ – Free, open-source, multiphysics Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software.
  • Freemat – a free environment for rapid engineering, scientific prototyping and data processing using the same language as MATLAB and GNU Octave.
  • Gekko – simulation software in Python with machine learning and optimization
  • GNU Octave – an open-source mathematical modeling and simulation software very similar to using the same language as MATLAB and Freemat.
  • JaamSim is an open-source Java-based discrete-event simulation environment.
  • JModelica.org is a free and open source software platform based on the Modelica modeling language.
  • Meep – an open source package for electromagnetic simulation with finite-difference time-domain (FDTD) method
  • Mobility Testbed – an open-source multi-agent simulation testbed for transport coordination algorithms.
  • MPB – an open source package for electromagnetic band diagram analysis of periodic structures such as photonic crystals
  • MuJoCo – short for Multi-Joint dynamics with Contact, is a general purpose physics engine that is tailored to scientific use cases such as robotics, biomechanics and machine learning.
  • NEST – open-source software for spiking neural network models.
  • 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).
  • OpenModelica – an open source modeling environment based on Modelica the open standard for modeling software.
  • Open Source Physics – an open-source Java software project for teaching and studying physics.
  • OpenSim – an open-source software system for biomechanical modeling.
  • preCICE (software) – an open-source library for partitioned multi-physics simulations.
  • Project Chrono – an open-source multi-physics simulation framework.
  • Repast – agent-based modeling and simulation platform with versions for individual workstations and high performance computer clusters.
  • SageMath – a system for algebra and geometry experimentation via Python.
  • Scilab – free open-source software for numerical computation and simulation similar to MATLAB/Simulink.
  • Sim4Life.lite – online version of Sim4Life that is free-of-charge for students for team-learning and online collaboration with classmates and teachers on limited size projects.
  • Simantics System Dynamics – used for modelling and simulating large hierarchical models with multidimensional variables created in a traditional way with stock and flow diagrams and causal loop diagrams.
  • SimPy – an open-source discrete-event simulation package based on Python.
  • Simulation of Urban MObility – an open-source traffic simulation package.
  • SOFA – an open-source framework for multi-physics simulation with an emphasis on medical simulation.
  • SU2 code – an open-source framework for computational fluid dynamics simulation and optimal shape design.
  • Step – an open-source two-dimensional physics simulation engine (KDE).
  • StochSD – Stochastic and deterministic modelling and simulation based on the System Dynamics approach to Continuous System Simulation (CSS).
  • Tortuga – an open-source software framework for discrete-event simulation in Java.
  • UrbanSim – an open-source software to simulate land use, transportation and environmental planning.

Proprietary

  • Adaptive Simulations – cloud based and fully automated CFD simulations.
  • Akselos – reduced-basis finite element-based simulation software for structural and thermal analyses.
  • AGX Dynamics – realtime oriented multibody and multiphysics simulation engine.
  • 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.
  • ADINA – engineering simulation software for structural, fluid, heat transfer, and multiphysics problems.
  • ACSL and acslX – an advanced continuous simulation language.
  • Algodoo – 2D physics simulator focused on the education market that is popular with younger users.
  • Simcenter Amesim – a platform to analyze multi-domain, intelligent systems and predict and optimize multi-disciplinary performance. Developed by Siemens Digital Industries Software.
  • ANSYS – engineering simulation.
  • 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.
  • Arena – a flowchart-based discrete event simulation software developed by Rockwell Automation
  • 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 – a predominantly finite element analysis, solver and simulation software package for various physics and engineering applications, especially coupled phenomena, or multi-physics.
  • CONSELF – browser based CFD and FEA simulation platform.
  • DX Studio – a suite of tools for simulation and visualization.
  • Dymola – modeling and simulation software based on the Modelica language.
  • DYNAMO – historically important language used for system dynamics modelling.
  • 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.
  • FEATool Multiphysics – finite element physics and PDE simulation toolbox for MATLAB.
  • Flexsim – discrete event simulation software.
  • Flood Modeller – hydraulic simulation software, used to model potential flooding risk for engineering purposes.
  • GoldSim – simulation software for system dynamics and discrete event simulation, embedded in a Monte Carlo framework.
  • HyperWorks – multi-discipline simulation software
  • IDA ICE – equation-based (DAE) software for building performance simulation
  • Isaac dynamics – dynamic process simulation software for conventional and renewable power plants.
  • iThink – system dynamics and discrete event modeling software for business strategy, public policy, and education. Developed by isee systems.
  • JMAG – simulation software for electric device design and development.
  • 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.
  • MADYMO – automotive and transport safety software developed by Netherlands Organization for Applied Scientific Research
  • 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.
  • Micro Saint Sharp – a general purpose discrete event software tool using a graphical flowchart approach and on the C# language, developed by Alion Science and Technology.
  • 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.
  • NI Multisim – an electronic schematic capture and simulation program.
  • Plant Simulation – plant, line and process simulation and optimization software, developed by Siemens Digital Industries Software.
  • PLECS – a tool for system-level simulations of electrical circuits. Developed by Plexim.
  • Project Team Builder – a project management simulator used for training and education.
  • ProLB – a computational fluid dynamics simulation software based on the Lattice Boltzmann method.
  • PTV Vissim – a microscopic and mesoscopic traffic flow simulation software.
  • 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.
  • Sim4Life – 3D computer-aided-design-based electromagnetic (EM) simulation platform: Sim4Life, which includes all elements of the now discontinued SEMCAD platform developed by Schmid and Partner Engineering AG, combines classical technical computer-aided-design tools with multi-physics solvers, computational human phantoms, medical-image-based modeling, and physiological tissue models.
  • Simcad Pro – Process simulation software with On-The-Fly model changes while the simulation is running. Lean analysis, VR, and physics. Developed by CreateASoft, Inc. Chicago USA
  • Simcenter STAR-CCM+ – a computational fluid dynamics based simulation software developed by Siemens Digital Industries Software.
  • SimEvents – a part of MathWorks which adds discrete event simulation to the MATLAB/Simulink environment.
  • 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.
  • STELLA – system dynamics and discrete event modeling software for business strategy, public policy, and education. Developed by isee systems.
  • TRNSYS – software for dynamic simulation of renewable energy systems, HVAC systems, building energy use and both passive and active solar systems.
  • UNIGINE – real-time 3D visualization SDK for simulation and training. Supports C++ and C# programming languages.
  • Unreal Engine – immersive virtual-reality training simulation software.
  • 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 complete simulation platform featuring a realtime physics engine for rigid body dynamics, an image generator, desktop tools (Editor and Player) and more. Also available as Vortex Studio Essentials, a limited free version.
  • Wolfram SystemModeler – modeling and simulation software based on the Modelica language.
  • Visual Components – a 3D factory simulation software for manufacturing applications including layout planning, production simulation, off-line programming and PLC verification.
  • VisualSim Architect – an electronic system-level software for modeling and simulation of electronic systems, embedded software and semiconductors.
  • VSim – a multiphysics simulation software tool designed to run computationally intensive electromagnetic, electrostatic, and plasma simulations.
  • zSpace – creates physical science applications

See also

References

  1. ^ “Further Development of Verification Check-casesforSix-Degree-of-Freedom Flight Vehicle Simulations” (PDF). NASA Engineering and Safety Center Academy. 2015. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 10, 2021.