List of discrete event simulation software

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This is a list of notable discrete-event simulation software.

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Commercial

SoftwarePublisherDescriptionLast Updated
AnyLogic The AnyLogic CompanyA general purpose multimethod modeling tool. Combines agent-based, system dynamics, and discrete event modeling.November 20, 2024 [1]
Arena (software) Rockwell AutomationA discrete event simulation program that also allows modeling of continuous processes.August 28, 2019 [2]
Care pathway simulator SAASoft Ltd.A discrete event simulation program specifically designed for service industries e.g. healthcare.Unknown
Enterprise Dynamics INCONTROL Simulation SolutionsA simulation software platform to model and analyze virtually any manufacturing, material handling and logistics challenge.July 18, 2018 [3]
ExtendSim Imagine That Inc.A general purpose, multi-method simulation and analysis tool that also includes discrete rate and reliability block diagramming components.March 7, 2023 [4]
DELMIA Dassault SystemesPart of the 3DEXPERIENCE platform of Dassault SystemesJune 7, 2019 [5]
FlexSim FlexSim Software Products, Inc.A discrete event simulation software with a drag-and-drop interface for modeling simulations in 3D.January 21, 2022 [6]
GoldSim GoldSim Technology Group LLCCombines system dynamics with aspects of discrete event simulation, embedded in a Monte Carlo framework.September 21, 2015 [7]
GPSS VariousA discrete event simulation language. Different implementations are available through vendors.Various
Micro Saint Sharp Alion ScienceA general purpose discrete event modeling tool that uses a drag and drop interface and the C# programming language.May 20, 2019 [8]
MS4 Modeling Environment RTSync CorporationA general purpose DEVS methodology based software environment for discrete event and hybrid models.July 23, 2015 [9]
Plant Simulation Siemens PLM Software Software that enables the simulation and optimization of production systems and processes.May 3, 2019 [10]
Simcad Pro CreateASoft, IncDiscrete event simulation software. On-The-Fly model changes while the simulation is running. Visual interface with no coding environment. Includes VR and Physics engine.August 11, 2016 [11]
SimEvents MathWorks Adds discrete event simulation to the MATLAB/Simulink environment.September 14, 2016 [12]
SIMUL8 SIMUL8 CorporationObject-based simulation softwareJanuary 22, 2019 [13]
Visual Components Visual Components OyThe next generation of 3D manufacturing simulation technology. Designed for manufacturing professionals and built on a powerful, flexible, and scalable platform.September 21, 2023 [14]
VisualSim Mirabilis Design Inc.Model-based system architecture exploration of electronics, embedded software and semiconductors based on timing, power consumption and functionalityJune 11, 2017
WITNESS Lanner Group Ltd.Discrete event simulation with VR available on desktop and cloudMay 8, 2018

Open source

NameLanguageTypeLast UpdatedLicenseDescription
CPN Tools BETA ApplicationFebruary 1, 2015 (v4.0.1) [15] GPLv2 A tool to analyse logistics/queuing models in all types of applications.
DESMO-J Java LibraryNovember 30, 2015 (v2.5.1c) [16] Apache 2.0 A framework for discrete-event simulation in Java, supporting hybrid event/process models and providing animation in 2D and 3D.
gem5 C++ ApplicationAugust 8, 2024 BSD The gem5 simulator is a modular platform for computer-system architecture research, encompassing system-level architecture as well as processor microarchitecture. [17]
JaamSim Java ApplicationSeptember 18, 2024 (v.2024-07) Apache 2.0 JaamSim is a fast and scalable discrete-event simulation software that includes a drag-and-drop user interface, interactive 3D graphics, input and output processing and model development tools and editors. [18] "Out of all the OS DES projects we reviewed, JaamSim is the one with the most impressive 3D user interface that can compete against COTS DES software. (...) The fact that a non-expert user can just download and test the software in a few minutes is something that is a scarce attribute in OS projects and especially in the DES domain. (...) It is the only tool we found that is clearly industry driven (...) and this may have led to more consistent motivation and funding." [19]

"JaamSim provides everything which is necessary to model typical planning tasks in production and logistics and proves as a real alternative to commercial DES tools." [20]

PowerDEVS C++ ApplicationSeptember 18, 2013 (v933) [21] AFL, GPLv2An integrated tool for hybrid systems modeling and simulation based on the DEVS formalism.
Ptolemy II Java LibraryDecember 17, 2014 (v10.0.1) [22] BSDA software framework supporting experimentation with actor-oriented design. [22]
SIM.JS JavaScript LibraryJanuary 16, 2012 (v0.26) [23] LGPL SIM.JS is a general-purpose Discrete Event Simulation library written entirely in JavaScript. Runs in browser and a GUI-based modeling tool is supported.
SimPy Python LibraryNovember 12, 2023 (4.1.1) [24] MIT SimPy is a process-based discrete-event simulation framework based on standard Python. [25]
Simula Simula LanguageJune 1, 1967A programming language designed specifically for simulation.
SystemC C++ LibraryNovember 15, 2018 (v2.3.3) [26] Apache 2.0 A set of C++ classes and macros which provide an event-driven simulation kernel.

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JaamSim is a free open-source software for building discrete-event simulation models, which includes drag-and-drop model building and 3D animated graphics.

References

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  2. ↑ "Ąrena 16 Release Notes. Retrieved 2020-03-09".
  3. ↑ "Enterprise Dynamics 10.2 released". support.incontrolsim.com. Retrieved 2016-10-06.
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