Compare PLECS and Simulink 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (42.3% of reviews)
Enterprise (43.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
PLECS
Star Rating
(26)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (42.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about PLECSSimulink
Star Rating
(97)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (43.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about SimulinkSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Reviews say that PLECS excels in discrete event modeling with a score of 8.6, while Simulink shines in continuous event modeling, scoring 8.9. Users report that PLECS is particularly effective for simulating power electronics, making it a preferred choice for those in that niche.
- Users on G2 mention that PLECS has a strong rating of 8.3 for its 3D/solid modeling tools, which some reviewers find intuitive and user-friendly. In contrast, Simulink's 3D modeling capabilities are less emphasized, with a lower overall score, leading some users to feel it lacks depth in this area.
- Reviewers mention that Simulink's finite element analysis tools are robust, scoring 8.2, which is higher than PLECS's score of 7.3. Users report that this makes Simulink a better option for those needing detailed structural analysis in their simulations.
- G2 users highlight that PLECS has a higher ease of use rating at 8.8 compared to Simulink's 8.0. Users say that PLECS's interface is more straightforward, which can significantly reduce the learning curve for new users.
- Users report that both products have solid support, but PLECS edges out with a quality of support score of 8.6 compared to Simulink's 8.0. Reviewers mention that PLECS's customer service is responsive and helpful, which enhances the overall user experience.
- Users say that while both products have their strengths, PLECS is particularly favored for its integration capabilities, scoring 8.2, which allows for seamless collaboration with other tools. In contrast, Simulink's integration features are perceived as less flexible, which can be a drawback for users needing extensive interoperability.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
PLECS
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PLECS
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No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.9
22
8.4
81
Ease of Use
8.8
22
8.0
87
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.6
17
8.0
85
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
6.9
19
8.9
86
Features by Category
Design
Not enough data
8.3
14
8.7
10
8.3
15
8.3
9
8.8
15
Not enough data
7.6
11
Tools
8.3
5
8.2
12
7.3
5
8.2
13
Not enough data
8.2
13
Work
8.6
11
9.2
14
8.9
11
8.4
15
8.6
6
8.8
12
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
8.2
13
Environment
7.9
8
7.8
13
8.6
7
8.0
17
Not enough data
8.2
10
8.9
6
8.8
16
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
PLECS and Simulink are categorized as Simulation & CAE
Unique Categories
PLECS has no unique categories
Simulink has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
PLECS
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Simulink
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
38.5%
Higher Education
15.4%
Research
11.5%
Oil & Energy
11.5%
Semiconductors
7.7%
Other
15.4%
Information Technology and Services
18.1%
Automotive
13.8%
Higher Education
9.6%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
8.5%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
6.4%
Other
43.6%
Most Helpful Reviews
PLECS
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Semiconductors
- simple gui - ease of use - execution time is very fast
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
From when I've seen, the inability to use vendor specific models. I've transferred to PSPICE instead.
Simulink
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Best part of this tool is we can easily handle multi domain problem to get graphical or block diagram representation of their behaviour with changing inputs
Most Helpful Critical Review
Ruth J.
Verified User in Computer & Network Security
While Simulink provides real-time simulation capabilities, businesses like ours with specific real-time requirements or high-performance computing needs may find the built-in capabilities limited. There are compatibility and integration challenges;...
Verified User in Semiconductors
- simple gui - ease of use - execution time is very fast
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Best part of this tool is we can easily handle multi domain problem to get graphical or block diagram representation of their behaviour with changing inputs
Verified User in Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
From when I've seen, the inability to use vendor specific models. I've transferred to PSPICE instead.
Ruth J.
Verified User in Computer & Network Security
While Simulink provides real-time simulation capabilities, businesses like ours with specific real-time requirements or high-performance computing needs may find the built-in capabilities limited. There are compatibility and integration challenges;...
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