ExtendSim
7.2#2 in simulation softwareFrom $10,000 a yearWebAPISelf-hostedWindows
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What both publish
| Fact | ExtendSim | FlexSim |
|---|---|---|
| Company history | Imagine That Inc. was founded in 1987 to develop Extend and ExtendSim, and ANDRITZ Inc. acquired the ExtendSim family in 2024. | FlexSim says it began in 1993 and that Autodesk acquired FlexSim Software Products in November 2023. |
| Founded | 1987 | 1993 |
| Headquarters | ANDRITZ Inc. is listed at 13560 Morris Road, Suite 1250, Alpharetta, GA 30004 USA. | San Francisco, California, USA |
| Optimization | ExtendSim includes an integrated evolutionary optimizer, sensitivity analysis and scenario experimentation tools. | FlexSim integrates with OptQuest for scenario optimization with variables, constraints, and multiple objectives. |
| Purpose | ExtendSim simulates processes to help decision-makers assess opportunities for improvement and determine system configurations. | FlexSim is 3D discrete-event simulation software for modeling and improving existing and proposed systems. |
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
FlexSim plans
- FlexSim Express (Trial Version)Free
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.
Pick FlexSim if…
FlexSim suits operations teams that need to model or improve systems and compare scenarios. It may also fit users who need to build customized simulation models or connect to supported data sources and PLC types.