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IndustryMasters vs TOPSIM
Both stand on business simulation software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Choose IndustryMasters if your organization wants business simulations for leadership development, business acumen, or strategy communication, with options to tailor the scenarios. The main reason to look elsewhere is if you need a published price or a format that does not require a web browser.
Visit IndustryMastersTOPSIM combines multiplayer business simulations with instructor controls and custom development options. Its web Cloud supports distributed delivery, while the unsupported mobile view and paid, quote-based model are important constraints.
Visit TOPSIMThe facts
| IndustryMasters | TOPSIM | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not published | No |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Free or on request |
| Plans published | None | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | industrymasters.com | topsim.com |
| On business simulation software | #21 of 26 | #25 of 26 |
IndustryMasters: what it does well
- Offers multiplayer and self-guided simulation formats.
- Clients can select off-the-shelf or customized simulations.
- Storylines can include videos and tutorials.
- Listed simulations span multiple industries.
- Complex simulations can involve thousands of users or teams.
What to know first
- Pricing is available on request.
- Simulations require a standard web browser.
TOPSIM: what it does well
- Offers 12 education simulations
- Supports classroom, online, and blended delivery
- Provides customizable simulation development
- Includes instructor reports and diagrams
- Runs without special software
What to know first
- No free plan is available
- Mobile view is unsupported
- Pricing is available only on request
- TOPSIM does not support seminar participants directly
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