Side by side
AnimatLab vs ExtendSim
Both stand on simulation software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Windows
Visit AnimatLab Free trial APISelf-hostedWeb+1
Choose ExtendSim if you need configurable process simulation, statistical analysis, and tools for exploring system configurations. Look elsewhere if you need model building in the cloud or a standard license for an ARM system.
Visit ExtendSimThe facts
| AnimatLab | ExtendSim | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | No |
| Runs on | Windows | API, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | ExtendSim Cloud (up to 4 instances): $10,000 a year |
| Plans published | None | 9 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | animatlab.com | extendsim.com |
| On simulation software | #9 of 69 | #5 of 69 |
AnimatLab: what it does well
ExtendSim: what it does well
- Supports customizable logic and hierarchical subsystems.
- Includes simulation animation and reusable custom blocks.
- Provides 35 built-in distributions and statistical analysis tools.
- Exchanges data with Excel, ODBC, ADO, FTP, and text files.
- Scenario Manager exports results to JMP or Minitab.
What to know first
- Standard licenses require 64-bit Windows 10 or Windows 11.
- ARM configurations are not officially supported.
- Trial mode disables Multicore Analysis and adds a model watermark.
- Cloud subscriptions cannot be used to build models.
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