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Top 10 Vensim Alternatives & Competitors

By Ventana Systems, Inc.
(27)4.3 out of 5

Vensim is not the only option for Simulation & CAE Software. Explore other competing options and alternatives. Other important factors to consider when researching alternatives to Vensim include features. The best overall Vensim alternative is MATLAB. Other similar apps like Vensim are Onshape, SOLIDWORKS, Inventor, and Solid Edge. Vensim alternatives can be found in Simulation & CAE Software but may also be in Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Software or Data Science and Machine Learning Platforms.

Best Paid & Free Alternatives to Vensim

  • MATLAB
  • Onshape
  • SOLIDWORKS
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Top 10 Alternatives to Vensim Recently Reviewed By G2 Community

Browse options below. Based on reviewer data, you can see how Vensim stacks up to the competition, check reviews from current & previous users in industries like Higher Education, Information Technology and Services, and Research, and find the best product for your business.
    #1

  1. MATLAB

    By MathWorks
    (729)4.5 out of 5

    2. MATLAB is a programming, modeling and simulation tool developed by MathWorks.

    Categories in common with Vensim:

    Reviewers say compared to Vensim, MATLAB is:

    More expensive
    Better at support
    More usable
    See all MATLAB reviews
    #2

  2. Onshape

    By PTC
    (662)4.7 out of 5

    3. Onshape is a modern CAD system that eliminates design gridlock and helps engineers do their best work. Onshape unites advanced modeling tools and design data management in a secure cloud workspace that has rapidly become the primary CAD system for thousands of companies worldwide.

    Categories in common with Vensim:

    Reviewers say compared to Vensim, Onshape is:

    Better at support
    More usable
    More expensive
    See all Onshape reviews
    #3

  3. SOLIDWORKS

    By Solidworks
    (598)4.4 out of 5

    4. SOLIDWORKS offers complete 3D software tools that let you create, simulate, publish, and manage your data. SOLIDWORKS products are easy to learn and use, and help you design products better.

    Categories in common with Vensim:

    Reviewers say compared to Vensim, SOLIDWORKS is:

    More expensive
    Better at support
    More usable
    See all SOLIDWORKS reviews
    #4

  4. Inventor

    By Autodesk
    (435)4.4 out of 5

    5. Inventor® 3D CAD software offers an easy-to-use set of tools for 3D mechanical design, documentation, and product simulation.

    Categories in common with Vensim:

    Reviewers say compared to Vensim, Inventor is:

    More expensive
    Better at support
    More usable
    See all Inventor reviews
    #5

  5. Solid Edge

    By Siemens Digital Industries Software
    (399)4.3 out of 5

    6. Solid Edge is a portfolio of affordable, easy-to-use software solutions for product development — 3D design, simulation, manufacturing, data management, cloud collaboration, and more. Solid Edge combines the speed and simplicity of direct modeling with the flexibility and control of parametric design – made possible with synchronous technology.

    Categories in common with Vensim:

    Reviewers say compared to Vensim, Solid Edge is:

    More expensive
    Better at support
    More usable
    See all Solid Edge reviews
    #6

  6. Autodesk Fusion

    By Autodesk
    (493)4.5 out of 5

    7. Autodesk Fusion is a comprehensive cloud software platform that integrates various tools for 3D design, manufacturing, electronics, simulation, and generative design. It serves as a collaborative, cloud-enabled CAD (Computer-Aided Design), CAM (Computer-Aided Manufacturing), CAE (Computer-Aided Engineering), and PCB (Printed Circuit Board) software.

    Categories in common with Vensim:

    Reviewers say compared to Vensim, Autodesk Fusion is:

    Better at support
    More usable
    Better at meeting requirements
    See all Autodesk Fusion reviews
    #7

  7. CATIA

    By Dassault Systemes
    (248)4.2 out of 5

    8. Powered by the 3DEXPERIENCE® platform, CATIA delivers 3D CAD design software that helps design innovators shape the world we live in

    Categories in common with Vensim:

    Reviewers say compared to Vensim, CATIA is:

    More expensive
    Better at support
    Better at meeting requirements
    See all CATIA reviews
    #8

  8. Bizagi

    By Bizagi
    (233)4.6 out of 5

    9. Bizagi provides a Digital Business Platform that delivers rapid process automation across the enterprise, it wraps around existing IT systems, giving organizations the immediate business agility and process orchestration required to compete in the digital economy.

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    Reviewers say compared to Vensim, Bizagi is:

    More expensive
    More usable
    Better at support
    See all Bizagi reviews
    #9

  9. Simulink

    By MathWorks
    (97)4.2 out of 5

    10. Simulink is a tool for block diagrams, electrical mechanical systems and machines from MathWorks.

    Categories in common with Vensim:

    Reviewers say compared to Vensim, Simulink is:

    More expensive
    Better at support
    More usable
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    #10

  10. SimScale

    By SimScale GmbH
    (234)4.6 out of 5

    11. SimScale is revolutionizing the computer-aided engineering sector by providing access to engineering simulation 100% via your web browser and to one of the largest CAE communities in the world. The SimScale web-based platform enables engineering professionals to perform CFD, FEA, Thermodynamics, Acoustics and Particle Analyses, making simulation technology accessible to everyone.

    Categories in common with Vensim:

    Reviewers say compared to Vensim, SimScale is:

    Better at support
    More expensive
    More usable
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