The following is a list of notable computer simulation software.
Open Source
- ASCEND - open source equation-based modelling environment.
- 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/emulation library.
- Galatea - A multi-agent, multi-programming language, simulation platform.
- GNU Octave - An Open Source mathematical modeling and simulation software very similar to MATLAB.
- ns-3 - a popular Open Source network simulator.
- Physics Abstraction Layer - an open source physics simulation package.
- Sage - System for Algebra and Geometry Experimentation via Python.
- SimPy - an open-source discrete-event simulation package based on Python.
- Tortuga - An open source software framework for discrete-event simulation in Java.
Proprietary
- ACSL and acslX - Advanced Continuous Simulation Language
- AMESim - platform to analyze multi-domain, intelligent systems and predict and optimize multi-disciplinary performance. Developed by LMS International
- AnyLogic - Multimethod simulation modeling tool for business and science. Developed by XJ Technologies
- Arena - simulation and automation software developed by Rockwell Automation
- AutoCAST - Metal casting design and simulation software developed by Advanced Reasoning Technologies
- Chemical WorkBench - Chemical kinetics simulation software tool developed by Kintech Lab
- CircuitLogix - Electronics simulation software developed by Logic Design Inc.
- COMSOL Multiphysics - (formerly FEMLAB) is a finite element analysis, solver and Simulation software / FEA Software package for various physics and engineering applications, especially coupled phenomena, or multi-physics.
- DX Studio - Suite of tools for simulation and visualization.
- Dymola - Modeling and simulation software based on the Modelica language.
- GoldSim - Combines system dynamics with aspects of discrete event simulation, embedded in a Monte Carlo framework.
- Ecolego - A simulation software tool for creating dynamic models and performing deterministic and probabilistic simulations.
- Enterprise Dynamics - A simulation software platform developed by INCONTROL Simulation Solutions. Features include drag-and-drop modeling and instant 2D and 3D Animation.
- ExtendSim - Simulation software for discrete event, continuous, discrete rate and agent-based simulation
- Flexsim is a discrete event simulation software which includes the basic FlexSim simulation software and three product lines: FlexSim distributed simulation system (FlexSim DS), FlexSim container terminal library (FlexSim CT) and FlexSim Healthcare Simulation (FlexSim HC)
- HydroExpert - Simulation software for hydropower and reservoir operation.
- Khimera - Chemical kinetics simulation software tool developed by Kintech Lab
- Lanner WITNESS - A discrete event simulation platform, with graphical 2D & 3D and scripting interfaces, for modelling processes and experimentation.
- Lanner L-SIM Server - Java based simulation engine for simulating BPMN2.0 based process models.
- Maple is a general-purpose computer algebra system developed and sold commercially by Waterloo Maple Inc.
- MapleSim - is a multi-domain modeling and simulation tool developed by Waterloo Maple Inc.
- MATLAB is a programming, modeling and simulation tool developed by MathWorks
- Mathematica
- Wolfram SystemModeler – Modeling and simulation software based on the Modelica language
- Modelica is an open standard for modelling software
- NEi Nastran - Software for engineering simulation of stress, dynamics, and heat transfer in structures.
- NetSim - A popular network simulation software for education research
- NI Multisim
- Plant Simulation - Plant, line and process simulation and optimization software, developed by Siemens PLM Software.
- PROMAX - Steady state chemical process simulation and extensively used by oil and gas refineries, developed by Bryan Research & Engineering.
- PRO/II - Steady state chemical process simulation and extensively used by oil and gas refineries.
- Project Team Builder - A Project Management simulator used for training and education.
- 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. Visual interface with no coding environment. Support 2D and 3D animation and value stream mapping.
- SimEvents of MathWorks adds discrete event simulation to the MATLAB/Simulink environment.
- 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 from MathWorks (block diagrams, electrical mechanical systems, machines)
- VisSim - System simulation and optional C-code generation of electrical, process, control, bio-medical, mechanical and UML State Chart systems
