List of discrete event simulation software

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

## Commercial

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AnyLogic | The AnyLogic Company  | A general purpose multimethod modeling tool. Combines agent-based, system dynamics, and discrete event modeling.  | May 4, 2021[1]
Arena (software) | Rockwell Automation  | A 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 Solutions  | A 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 Systemes  | Part of the 3DEXPERIENCE platform of Dassault Systemes  | June 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 LLC  | Combines system dynamics with aspects of discrete event simulation, embedded in a Monte Carlo framework.  | September 21, 2015[7]
GPSS | Various  | A discrete event simulation language. Different implementations are available through vendors.  | Various
Micro Saint Sharp | Alion Science  | A 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 Corporation  | A 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, Inc  | Discrete 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 Corporation  | Object-based simulation software  | January 22, 2019[13]
Visual Components | Visual Components Oy  | The 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 functionality  | June 11, 2017
WITNESS | Lanner Group Ltd.  | Discrete event simulation with VR available on desktop and cloud  | May 8, 2018

## Open source

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Name  | Language  | Type  | Last Updated  | License  | Description

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CPN Tools | BETA | Application  | February 1, 2015 (v4.0.1)[15] | GPLv2 | A tool to analyse logistics/queuing models in all types of applications.
DESMO-J | Java | Library  | November 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.
Ocava | Java  | Library  | June 7, 2024  | Apache 2.0  | Ocava is an open-source Java project for writing and testing simulations. It can also be used in a live production environment.
PowerDEVS | C++ | Application  | September 18, 2013 (v933)[17] | AFL, GPLv2  | An integrated tool for hybrid systems modeling and simulation based on the DEVS formalism.
Ptolemy II | Java | Library  | December 17, 2014 (v10.0.1)[18] | BSD  | A software framework supporting experimentation with actor-oriented design.[18]
Salabim  | Python | Library  | June 30, 2024 (v24.0.9)[19] | MIT | A Python library for object-oriented discrete event simulation (DES) and animation.[20]
se-lib  | Python | Library  | October 19, 2023  | MIT | Open source Systems Engineering Library (se-lib) provides discrete event and system dynamics simulation. [21]
SIM.JS | JavaScript | Library  | January 16, 2012 (v0.26)[22] | 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 | Library  | November 12, 2023 (4.1.1)[23] | MIT | SimPy is a process-based discrete-event simulation framework based on standard Python.[24]
Simula | Simula | Language  | June 1, 1967 |  | A programming language designed specifically for simulation.
SystemC | C++ | Library  | November 15, 2018 (v2.3.3)[25] | Apache 2.0 | A set of C++ classes and macros which provide an event-driven simulation kernel.

## See also

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* List of computer-aided engineering software

## Further reading

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* Byrne, James; Heavey, Cathal; Byrne, P.J. (March 2010). "A review of Web-based simulation and supporting tools". Simulation Modelling Practice and Theory. 18 (3). Elsevier: 253–276. doi:10.1016/j.simpat.2009.09.013.
* Dagkakis, Georgios; Heavey, Cathal (August 2016). "A review of open source discrete event simulation software for operations research". Journal of Simulation. 10 (3). Palgrave Macmillan UK: 193–206. doi:10.1057/jos.2015.9.

## References

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1. ^ "Pathmind Reinforcement Learning Experiment in AnyLogic 8.7.4". www.anylogic.com. Retrieved 2021-06-03.
2. ^ "Ąrena 16 Release Notes. Retrieved 2020-03-09".
3. ^ "Enterprise Dynamics 10.2 released". support.incontrolsim.com. Retrieved 2016-10-06.
4. ^ "ExtendSim Simulation Software Updates". www.extendsim.com. Retrieved 2019-04-01.
5. ^ "Dassault Systemes website". Retrieved 2019-06-24.
6. ^ "FlexSim 2022.0".
7. ^ "News - GoldSim". www.goldsim.com. Retrieved 2016-10-06.
8. ^ "Micro Saint Sharp Homepage". www.microsaintsharp.com. Retrieved 2019-05-20.
9. ^ "RTSync Homepage". www.rtsync.com. Retrieved 2016-10-06.
10. ^ "Tecnomatix Plant Simulation 15 – What's New?". 2019-05-03. Retrieved 2020-10-15.
11. ^ Software, CreateASoft, Inc - Simulation. "Simcad Pro Process Simulator 12.2". www.createasoft.com. Retrieved 2016-10-06.`{{cite web}}`: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
12. ^ "SimEvents - What's New". www.mathworks.com. Retrieved 2016-10-06.
13. ^ "CTO Blog – Why SIMUL8 2016 Will Surprise You!". blog.simul8.com. Retrieved 2016-10-06.
14. ^ "Visual Components - 3D Manufacturing Simulation Software". www.visualcomponents.com. Retrieved 2023-09-21.
15. ^ "CPN Tools - Whats New?"
16. ^ "DESMO-J version history"
17. ^ "PowerDEVS - Sourceforge release list"
18. ^ a b "Ptolemy II Homepage"
19. ^ "Salabim changelog"
20. ^ "Salabim GitHub"
21. ^ "se-lib Function Reference for Discrete Event Simulation"
22. ^ "SIM.JS - code.google.com changes"
23. ^ "SimPy History & Change Log"
24. ^ "SimPy Documentation"
25. ^ "accellera"

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