Best Physics Simulation Software in 2026
Updated
In short: OpenSim is ranked #1 of 91 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of SimFlow and FeenoX. The best-ranked option with a free plan is SimFlow. The lowest first paid tier on this page is SimFlow at €666.67/mo.
Physics simulation software can support visual exploration, lesson creation and technical modeling. To compare the entries, look at 3D visuals alongside authoring tools, assessment tools and the available lesson library. Data export, delivery mode and offline access may also shape how a tool fits your intended use; free plans and paid-from prices offer further points to consider. The ranked entries begin with SimFlow, SimScale and myPhysicsLab, followed by COMSOL Multiphysics and OpenSim. Consider whether you need to create learning materials, assess work or run simulations, then compare the listed capabilities and access options against those needs.
91 physics simulation software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
#1 OpenSim Top pick · 9.1 Free plan · Free #2 SimFlow Runner-up · 9.1 Free plan · €666.67/mo
#3 FeenoX Also great · 8.8 Free plan · Free- Free plan apiLinuxmacOSWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Delivery mode
- desktop
- Lesson library
- Yes
- Authoring tools
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free planFree trial LinuxmacOSWebWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Paid from
- $8,000/mo
- Delivery mode
- desktop
- Authoring tools
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms€666.67/mofirst paid tier About SimFlowVisit site - Free plan apiLinuxself-hostedWeb
- Free plan
- Yes
- Paid from
- Free
- Delivery mode
- desktop
- Lesson library
- No
- Authoring tools
- Yes
- Assessment tools
- No
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free trial apiLinuxmacOSself-hostedWebWindows
- Free plan
- No
- Delivery mode
- desktop
- Lesson library
- Yes
- Authoring tools
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan WindowsmacOSLinux
- Free plan
- Yes
- Delivery mode
- desktop
- Lesson library
- No
- Authoring tools
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatformsFree About XcosVisit site - Free plan LinuxmacOSself-hostedWebWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Delivery mode
- hybrid
- Lesson library
- Yes
- Authoring tools
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - WebWindowsmacOSLinuxiOSAndroid
- Delivery mode
- hybrid
- Lesson library
- Yes
- Authoring tools
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan Linuxself-hosted
- Free plan
- Yes
- Delivery mode
- desktop
- Lesson library
- No
- Authoring tools
- Yes
- Assessment tools
- No
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan LinuxmacOSWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Delivery mode
- desktop
- Authoring tools
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Web
- Free plan
- Yes
- Delivery mode
- web
- Lesson library
- Yes
- Authoring tools
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms -
- Delivery mode
- hybrid
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - WindowsmacOSLinux
- Free plan
- Yes
- Delivery mode
- desktop
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - WindowsLinuxmacOS
- Free plan
- No
- Delivery mode
- desktop
- Lesson library
- Yes
- Authoring tools
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Linux
- Free plan
- Yes
- Delivery mode
- desktop
- Lesson library
- Yes
- Authoring tools
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - WindowsmacOSLinux
- Free plan
- Yes
- Delivery mode
- desktop
- Authoring tools
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - WindowsmacOSLinux
- Free plan
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms -
- Free plan
- Yes
- Delivery mode
- desktop
- Lesson library
- Yes
- Authoring tools
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan Web
- Free plan
- Yes
- Delivery mode
- web
- Lesson library
- Yes
- Assessment tools
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan Web
- Free plan
- Yes
- Delivery mode
- web
- Lesson library
- Yes
- Assessment tools
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Web
- Free plan
- Yes
- Delivery mode
- web
- Lesson library
- Yes
- Assessment tools
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms -
- Free plan
- Yes
- Delivery mode
- hybrid
- Lesson library
- No
- Authoring tools
- No
- Assessment tools
- No
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - WindowsmacOSiOS
- Free plan
- Yes
- Delivery mode
- hybrid
- Lesson library
- Yes
- Authoring tools
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms -
- Free plan
- No
- Delivery mode
- desktop
- Lesson library
- No
- Authoring tools
- Yes
- Assessment tools
- No
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms -
- Delivery mode
- desktop
- Lesson library
- Yes
- Authoring tools
- Yes
- Assessment tools
- No
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan Web
- Free plan
- Yes
- Delivery mode
- web
- Lesson library
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms
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Questions about this list
Which physics simulation software is ranked first on Everything Xiaomi?
OpenSim is ranked #1 of 91 with a score of 9.1. SimFlow is second and FeenoX third.
How many of these have a free plan?
10 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, SimFlow has the lowest first paid tier we found: €666.67/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on what each maker publishes: documentation depth, a free tier and the platforms it runs on. Paid placements never change a rank.