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At a Glance
AnyLogic
AnyLogic
Star Rating
(49)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (40.4% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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FlexSim
FlexSim
Star Rating
(57)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (45.1% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about FlexSim
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that AnyLogic excels in ease of setup with a score of 9.9, making it a preferred choice for those who prioritize a quick onboarding process, while FlexSim, with a score of 8.5, may require more time to get started.
  • Reviewers mention that FlexSim shines in fluid analysis and finite element analysis, scoring 8.8 and 8.1 respectively, which are critical for users needing advanced simulation capabilities, whereas AnyLogic scores lower at 6.2 and 6.9 in these areas.
  • G2 users highlight AnyLogic's strong performance in manufacturing process simulation, achieving a score of 8.3, but FlexSim outperforms with a score of 9.2, indicating its superior capabilities in this specific domain.
  • Users on G2 appreciate the quality of support provided by FlexSim, which received a score of 8.8, compared to AnyLogic's 8.2, suggesting that FlexSim may offer more responsive and helpful customer service.
  • Reviewers say that AnyLogic's model creation capabilities are robust, scoring 8.2, but FlexSim takes the lead with a score of 8.7, indicating a more user-friendly experience in developing complex simulations.
  • Users report that both products perform well in parameter variation analysis, with FlexSim slightly ahead at 8.5 compared to AnyLogic's 8.3, but the difference may be negligible for users focused on this specific feature.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
AnyLogic
No pricing available
FlexSim
No pricing available
Free Trial
AnyLogic
Free Trial is available
FlexSim
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.7
43
8.5
40
Ease of Use
7.6
44
7.4
40
Ease of Setup
9.9
12
8.5
10
Ease of Admin
9.0
12
7.9
8
Quality of Support
8.2
39
8.8
38
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.4
11
8.5
9
Product Direction (% positive)
9.1
39
8.4
37
Features by Category
Not enough data
8.2
119
Design
Not enough data
8.0
14
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
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Feature Not Available
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Feature Not Available
Tools
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Work
Not enough data
8.8
17
Not enough data
8.0
14
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.2
14
Not enough data
7.6
11
Environment
Not enough data
8.1
15
Not enough data
8.2
17
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.9
17
Business Process SimulationHide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
7.9
96
8.2
116
Model Development
8.0
10
7.8
13
7.5
10
8.1
13
8.2
10
8.7
15
Performance Metrics
7.8
9
8.5
14
7.5
10
8.5
14
Visualizations
8.0
10
8.7
13
8.3
10
8.1
14
7.4
9
Feature Not Available
Scenario Analysis
7.7
5
7.2
6
7.8
6
7.8
6
8.3
7
8.5
8
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
AnyLogic
AnyLogic
FlexSim
FlexSim
AnyLogic and FlexSim are categorized as Business Process Simulation
Unique Categories
AnyLogic
AnyLogic has no unique categories
FlexSim
FlexSim is categorized as Simulation & CAE
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
AnyLogic
AnyLogic
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
40.4%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
21.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
38.3%
FlexSim
FlexSim
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
23.5%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
31.4%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
45.1%
Reviewers' Industry
AnyLogic
AnyLogic
Higher Education
10.9%
Computer Software
10.9%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
8.7%
Management Consulting
6.5%
Logistics and Supply Chain
6.5%
Other
56.5%
FlexSim
FlexSim
Automotive
15.7%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
9.8%
Higher Education
9.8%
Logistics and Supply Chain
7.8%
Industrial Automation
7.8%
Other
49.0%
Most Helpful Reviews
AnyLogic
AnyLogic
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Jaco-Ben V.
JV
Jaco-Ben V.
Verified User in Research

The depth to which it can be used to simulate anything. The use of Java as a programming language Current and future capabilities of using the cloud Business objective is to create self- configurable models to ensure usability for various system...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Education Management

For now I'm a Student of Anylogic.There is nothing that I can tell at the moment I don't like, Maybe in the future that I will be i Good learner of tha Anylogic!

FlexSim
FlexSim
Most Helpful Favorable Review
JS
John S.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

Real time 3D model creation with a simple UI catches the users attention easily.

Most Helpful Critical Review
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Discussions
AnyLogic
AnyLogic Discussions
Can I use Anylogic to simulate fluid movement?
1 comment
AM
Hello Gabriel, AnyLogic has Fluid Library (https://www.anylogic.com/features/libraries/fluid-library/) that helps users with fluid movement simulation for...Read more
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FlexSim
FlexSim Discussions
How to communicate with other software, such as MATLAB Simulink?
2 comments
MC
FlexSim is able to connect with any application using C++. Here are some relevant links from the FlexSim documentation...Read more
What is FlexSim used for?
1 comment
Official Response from FlexSim
FlexSim is used to model and analyze to model any process, allowing you to better understand what is happening and then experiment to see how the system...Read more
Which software is best for simulation?
1 comment
Roushan J.
RJ
For Simulation, the best software is "ANYLOGIC" because it features multi-method simulation that can help you bring diversity and complexity to your model....Read more