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SIMION vs Vensim
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.
Paid LinuxWindows
SIMION provides field solving, particle tracing, geometry tools, and programming interfaces for specialized charged-particle modeling. Users should account for its quasistatic limits and demo restrictions.
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Visit Vensim The facts
| SIMION | Vensim | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Windows | Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | SIMION 2020 Academic License, 1 Year Lease: $595 a year | Not published |
| Plans published | 5 | None |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | simion.com | vensim.com |
| On simulation software | #34 of 69 | #30 of 69 |
SIMION: what it does well
- Solves electrostatic fields in 2D and 3D
- Supports millions of traced particles
- Imports STL CAD geometry
- Supports Perl, Python, C++, and Lua
- Includes RF and magnetic-field support
What to know first
- No free plan
- Quasistatic approximation omits very high frequencies
- Demo restricts saving custom geometries
- Single license generally covers one user or computer
Vensim: what it does well
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