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At a Glance
Simulink
Simulink
Star Rating
(98)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (43.2% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Vensim
Vensim
Star Rating
(27)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (48.0% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Vensim
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Simulink excels in discrete event modeling with a score of 9.2, while Vensim trails behind at 8.3, indicating that Simulink may be the better choice for users focused on this type of simulation.
  • Reviewers mention that Simulink's editing tools are rated at 8.8, significantly higher than Vensim's 7.8, suggesting that users may find Simulink more efficient for making adjustments to their models.
  • G2 users highlight that Simulink offers superior 3D/solid modeling tools with a score of 8.3 compared to Vensim's 6.9, making it a more robust option for those needing advanced modeling capabilities.
  • Users on G2 note that Vensim shines in rendering tools, achieving a score of 8.5, which may appeal to users who prioritize high-quality visual outputs in their simulations.
  • Reviewers say that both products have similar ease of use ratings, with Simulink at 8.0 and Vensim at 7.6, but Simulink's overall user experience may be slightly more favorable based on additional support features.
  • Users report that Simulink's performance visualization capabilities are robust, while Vensim's offerings in this area are less comprehensive, which could impact users who rely heavily on visual data representation.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Simulink
No pricing available
Vensim
No pricing available
Free Trial
Simulink
No trial information available
Vensim
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.4
82
8.3
18
Ease of Use
8.0
88
7.6
18
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
Not enough data
Quality of Support
7.9
86
7.1
14
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.9
87
7.4
18
Features by Category
8.3
22
8.0
14
Design
8.3
14
6.9
6
8.3
15
7.9
13
8.8
15
7.8
13
7.6
11
8.5
9
Tools
8.2
12
7.9
7
8.2
13
8.0
9
8.2
13
8.1
9
Work
9.1
15
8.3
9
8.4
16
8.6
13
8.6
13
8.3
7
8.3
8
8.6
7
8.2
13
8.3
5
Environment
7.7
14
7.5
8
8.0
17
8.0
9
8.2
10
8.1
8
8.7
17
7.6
11
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Model Development
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Performance Metrics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Visualizations
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Scenario Analysis
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Simulink
Simulink
Vensim
Vensim
Simulink and Vensim are categorized as Simulation & CAE
Unique Categories
Simulink
Simulink has no unique categories
Vensim
Vensim is categorized as Business Process Simulation
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Simulink
Simulink
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
22.1%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
34.7%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
43.2%
Vensim
Vensim
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
48.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
20.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
32.0%
Reviewers' Industry
Simulink
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%
Other
43.2%
Vensim
Vensim
Higher Education
32.0%
Research
16.0%
Information Technology and Services
16.0%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
8.0%
Management Consulting
8.0%
Other
20.0%
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Discussions
Simulink
Simulink Discussions
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Vensim
Vensim Discussions
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Vensim has no discussions with answers