AnyLogic
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VisitAnyLogic vs ExtendSim
What both publish
| Fact | AnyLogic | ExtendSim |
|---|---|---|
| Cloud API | The AnyLogic Cloud API can automate simulation runs, pass parameters, retrieve results, and connect simulations to business systems. | ExtendSim Cloud provides an HTTP API for spawning instances, loading models, configuring and running scenarios, and returning JSON results. |
| Documentation | The help center includes API references, tutorials, system requirements, edition comparisons and release notes. | Documentation includes product-specific Quick Start Guides, User and Technical References, block help, tool tips, FAQs, videos and sample models. |
| Headquarters | Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois, USA | ANDRITZ Inc. is listed at 13560 Morris Road, Suite 1250, Alpharetta, GA 30004 USA. |
| Integrations | Official integration options include CSV, Excel, XML, SQL databases, REST services, ERP, CRM, MRP and BI systems. | Official connectivity includes Excel, Microsoft Access, Oracle, MySQL, SQL Server, XML and FTP through ODBC or ADO interfaces. |
| Modeling methods | It supports Discrete Event, Agent-Based, and System Dynamics modeling in combination within one model. | The product line supports continuous, discrete-event, discrete-rate and agent-based simulation. |
| Purpose | AnyLogic is simulation modeling software for analyzing and optimizing complex systems and processes across industries. | ExtendSim simulates processes to help decision-makers assess opportunities for improvement and determine system configurations. |
| Rating on Capterra | 4.5 out of 5 from 518 reviews | 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review |
AnyLogic plans
- AnyLogic Online personal planFree
- Personal Learning EditionFree
- Personal Learning Edition (PLE)Free
- ProfessionalPriced on request
- University ResearcherPriced on request
ExtendSim plans
- Analysis RunTime (Individual)$495, paid once
- ExtendSim CP (Individual)$995, paid once
- ExtendSim DE (Individual)$3,495, paid once
- ExtendSim Pro (Individual)$4,995, paid once
- ExtendSim Cloud (up to 4 instances)$10,000 a year
- ExtendSim Cloud Subscription (up to 4 instances)Priced on request
Pick AnyLogic if…
AnyLogic suits people modeling complex operations who need to combine multiple simulation methods in one model. Its editions also address education and evaluation, public university research, and simulation work at companies or government organizations.
Pick ExtendSim if…
ExtendSim suits decision-makers modeling processes and comparing system configurations. It is intended for users with a supported Windows setup or the ability to run Windows on a Mac.