# FlexSim vs Simulink Desktop Real-Time Comparison

| | FlexSim | Simulink Desktop Real-Time | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 57 | 11 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (45.1% of reviews) | Mid-Market (45.5% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### FlexSim

Pros:
- Accuracy (1 reviews)
- Simulation (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Performance Issues (1 reviews)
- Slow Simulation (1 reviews)

### Simulink Desktop Real-Time

**Not enough data**

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | FlexSim | Simulink Desktop Real-Time | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.5 (40 reviews) | 8.8 (11 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 7.4 (40 reviews) | 8.2 (11 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.5 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 7.9 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.8 (38 reviews) | 8.0 (10 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.5 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.4 (37 reviews) | 10.0 (10 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### FlexSim

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Simulink Desktop Real-Time

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Simulation & CAE

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **FlexSim** | 8.3/10 | 21 |
| **Simulink Desktop Real-Time** | 8.2/10 | 9 |

#### Design

| Feature | FlexSim | Simulink Desktop Real-Time | 
|---|---|---|
| **3D/solid modeling Tools** | 8.0 (14 reviews) | 8.1 (9 reviews) | 
| **Drawing Tools** | Feature Not Available | 7.4 (9 reviews) | 
| **Editing Tools** | Feature Not Available | 8.0 (9 reviews) | 
| **Rendering tools** | Feature Not Available | 8.0 (9 reviews) | 

#### Tools

| Feature | FlexSim | Simulink Desktop Real-Time | 
|---|---|---|
| **Fluid analysis** | Feature Not Available | 9.7 (5 reviews) | 
| **Finite element analysis** | Feature Not Available | 8.6 (7 reviews) | 
| **Multibody dynamics** | Feature Not Available | 8.1 (7 reviews) | 

#### Work

| Feature | FlexSim | Simulink Desktop Real-Time | 
|---|---|---|
| **Discrete event modeling** | 8.8 (17 reviews) | 8.1 (9 reviews) | 
| **Continuous event modeling** | 8.0 (14 reviews) | 8.1 (9 reviews) | 
| **Mechanical event simulation** | Feature Not Available | 8.9 (6 reviews) | 
| **Manufacturing process simulation** | 9.2 (14 reviews) | 8.6 (6 reviews) | 
| **Integrate** | 7.6 (11 reviews) | 8.6 (7 reviews) | 

#### Environment

| Feature | FlexSim | Simulink Desktop Real-Time | 
|---|---|---|
| **Hardware support** | 8.1 (15 reviews) | 7.7 (8 reviews) | 
| **Task** | 8.2 (17 reviews) | 8.3 (8 reviews) | 
| **Manage Multiple Profiles** | Feature Not Available | 6.7 (7 reviews) | 
| **Command Clarity** | 7.9 (17 reviews) | 8.3 (9 reviews) | 

### Business Process Simulation

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **FlexSim** | 8.2/10 | 17 |
| **Simulink Desktop Real-Time** | N/A | N/A |

#### Model Development

| Feature | FlexSim | Simulink Desktop Real-Time | 
|---|---|---|
| **Process Mapping - Simulation Software** | 7.8 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Abstraction - Simulation Software** | 8.1 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Model Creation - Simulation Software** | 8.7 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Performance Metrics

| Feature | FlexSim | Simulink Desktop Real-Time | 
|---|---|---|
| **Statistics - Simulation Software** | 8.5 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Performance Visualization - Simulation Software** | 8.5 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Visualizations

| Feature | FlexSim | Simulink Desktop Real-Time | 
|---|---|---|
| **Verification - Simulation Software** | 8.7 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Real-World Visualization - Simulation Software** | 8.1 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Real World Maps - Simulation Software** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

#### Scenario Analysis

| Feature | FlexSim | Simulink Desktop Real-Time | 
|---|---|---|
| **Monte Carlo Analysis - Simulation Software** | 7.2 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Sensitivity Analysis - Simulation Software** | 7.8 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Parameter Variation Analysis - Simulation Software** | 8.5 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Plant Design Management Systems

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **FlexSim** | N/A | N/A |
| **Simulink Desktop Real-Time** | N/A | N/A |

#### Design & Modeling - Plant Design Management Systems

| Feature | FlexSim | Simulink Desktop Real-Time | 
|---|---|---|
| **Rules-Based Design** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Structural Design** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Component Library** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **3D Modeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Simulation & Optimization - Plant Design Management Systems

| Feature | FlexSim | Simulink Desktop Real-Time | 
|---|---|---|
| **Virtual Validation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Digital Twins** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Virtual Tour** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Processes** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Process Simulation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Plant Simulation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Data Management - Plant Design Management Systems

| Feature | FlexSim | Simulink Desktop Real-Time | 
|---|---|---|
| **Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Types** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Import and Export** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Insights** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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

**Unique to FlexSim (2):** [Business Process Simulation Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/business-process-simulation), [Plant Design Management Systems Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/plant-design-management-systems)



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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | FlexSim | Simulink Desktop Real-Time | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 23.5% | 27.3% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 31.4% | 45.5% | 
| **Enterprise** | 45.1% | 27.3% | 

### By Industry

#### FlexSim

- **Automotive:** 15.7%
- **Higher Education:** 9.8%
- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 9.8%
- **Industrial Automation:** 7.8%
- **Logistics and Supply Chain:** 7.8%
- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 3.9%
- **Food & Beverages:** 3.9%
- **Manufacturing:** 3.9%
- **Packaging and Containers:** 3.9%
- **Aviation & Aerospace:** 2.0%
- **Other:** 31.4%

#### Simulink Desktop Real-Time

- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 36.4%
- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 18.2%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 9.1%
- **Food Production:** 9.1%
- **Consumer Electronics:** 9.1%
- **Aviation & Aerospace:** 9.1%
- **Automotive:** 9.1%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to FlexSim

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- [Onshape](https://www.g2.com/products/onshape/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (695 reviews)
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## Top Discussions

### FlexSim

- Title: [How to communicate with other software, such as MATLAB Simulink?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-to-communicate-with-other-software-such-as-matlab-simulink) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "FlexSim is able to connect with any application using C++. Here are some relevant links from the FlexSim documentation..."
- Title: [Which software is best for simulation?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/which-software-is-best-for-simulation) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "For Simulation, the best software is "ANYLOGIC" because it features multi-method simulation that can help you bring diversity and complexity to your model...."
- Title: [What is FlexSim used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-flexsim-used-for) — 1 comment *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "FlexSim is used to model and analyze to model any process, allowing you to better understand what is happening and then experiment to see how the system..."

### Simulink Desktop Real-Time

No discussions available for this product.

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