# Automation Studio vs Simulink Comparison

| | Automation Studio | Simulink | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.2 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 48 | 98 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (51.4% of reviews) | Enterprise (43.2% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | 


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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Automation Studio | Simulink | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.8 (27 reviews) | 8.4 (82 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.3 (27 reviews) | 8.0 (88 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.6 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.2 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.5 (28 reviews) | 7.9 (86 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.9 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.5 (24 reviews) | 8.9 (87 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Automation Studio

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Simulink

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### PCB Design

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Automation Studio** | N/A | N/A |
| **Simulink** | N/A | N/A |

#### Design

| Feature | Automation Studio | Simulink | 
|---|---|---|
| **PCB layout editing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Schematic editor** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Tools

| Feature | Automation Studio | Simulink | 
|---|---|---|
| **3D modeling tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Component placement** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Library

| Feature | Automation Studio | Simulink | 
|---|---|---|
| **Component libraries** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Automation Studio | Simulink | 
|---|---|---|
| **Board size** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Layers** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Customization

| Feature | Automation Studio | Simulink | 
|---|---|---|
| **Custom commands** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Custom interface** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Simulation &amp; CAE

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Automation Studio** | 8.4/10 | 26 |
| **Simulink** | 8.3/10 | 22 |

#### Design

| Feature | Automation Studio | Simulink | 
|---|---|---|
| **3D/solid modeling Tools** | 8.3 (10 reviews) | 8.3 (14 reviews) | 
| **Drawing Tools** | 8.4 (17 reviews) | 8.3 (15 reviews) | 
| **Editing Tools** | 8.3 (17 reviews) | 8.8 (15 reviews) | 
| **Rendering tools** | 7.8 (13 reviews) | 7.6 (11 reviews) | 

#### Tools

| Feature | Automation Studio | Simulink | 
|---|---|---|
| **Fluid analysis** | 8.6 (12 reviews) | 8.2 (12 reviews) | 
| **Finite element analysis** | 8.3 (9 reviews) | 8.2 (13 reviews) | 
| **Multibody dynamics** | 8.5 (11 reviews) | 8.2 (13 reviews) | 

#### Work

| Feature | Automation Studio | Simulink | 
|---|---|---|
| **Discrete event modeling** | 7.8 (12 reviews) | 9.1 (15 reviews) | 
| **Continuous event modeling** | 8.3 (14 reviews) | 8.4 (16 reviews) | 
| **Mechanical event simulation** | 8.8 (14 reviews) | 8.6 (13 reviews) | 
| **Manufacturing process simulation** | 8.7 (9 reviews) | 8.3 (8 reviews) | 
| **Integrate** | 7.8 (10 reviews) | 8.2 (13 reviews) | 

#### Environment

| Feature | Automation Studio | Simulink | 
|---|---|---|
| **Hardware support** | 8.0 (10 reviews) | 7.7 (14 reviews) | 
| **Task** | 8.8 (12 reviews) | 8.0 (17 reviews) | 
| **Manage Multiple Profiles** | 8.8 (12 reviews) | 8.2 (10 reviews) | 
| **Command Clarity** | 8.4 (15 reviews) | 8.7 (17 reviews) | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Simulation &amp; CAE Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/simulation-cae)

**Unique to Automation Studio (1):** [PCB Design Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/pcb-design)



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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Automation Studio | Simulink | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 51.4% | 22.1% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 27.0% | 34.7% | 
| **Enterprise** | 21.6% | 43.2% | 

### By Industry

#### Automation Studio

- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 21.6%
- **Apparel &amp; Fashion:** 5.4%
- **Computer Software:** 5.4%
- **Education Management:** 5.4%
- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 5.4%
- **Higher Education:** 5.4%
- **Industrial Automation:** 5.4%
- **Machinery:** 5.4%
- **Retail:** 5.4%
- **Mining &amp; Metals:** 2.7%
- **Other:** 32.4%

#### Simulink

- **Information Technology and Services:** 17.9%
- **Automotive:** 13.7%
- **Higher Education:** 10.5%
- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 8.4%
- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 6.3%
- **Computer Software:** 4.2%
- **Airlines/Aviation:** 3.2%
- **Defense &amp; Space:** 3.2%
- **Research:** 3.2%
- **Aviation &amp; Aerospace:** 2.1%
- **Other:** 27.4%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Automation Studio

- [SOLIDWORKS](https://www.g2.com/products/solidworks/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (643 reviews)
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### Alternatives to Simulink

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- [Autodesk Fusion](https://www.g2.com/products/autodesk-fusion/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (519 reviews)
- [SOLIDWORKS](https://www.g2.com/products/solidworks/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (643 reviews)
- [Ansys Fluent](https://www.g2.com/products/ansys-fluent/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (122 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Automation Studio

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### Simulink

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/automation-studio-vs-simulink)

