# SimPy Reviews **Vendor:** webassets **Category:** [Simulation & CAE Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/simulation-cae) **Average Rating:** 3.9/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 5 ## About SimPy SimPy is an open-source discrete-event simulation package based on Python. ## SimPy Reviews ### 1. A free framework for simulations **Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Milad N. | Researcher, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** October 16, 2020 **What do you like best about SimPy?** I implemented multiple simulation environments for different network protocol then SimPy have a lot of pre implemented API that helps to have clean code based and optimized outputs. **What do you dislike about SimPy?** While I think SimPy has the most API necessary for the different simulation applications, the main downside is lack of good documentations. I needed to spend a lot of time to read the code my self to learn how to exactly use different APIs. I suggest to have multiple advance examples with a detailed descriptions. **What problems is SimPy solving and how is that benefiting you?** I am in charge of designing communication protocols for different gaming or networking applications. We use several custom network protocols, one of the downsides of using custom protocols is that we need to tune several parameters to reach the best performance, I use SimPy to implement the such network protocol in a simulated environment so I can test several parameters to find the best one. SimPy have a pretty good API to support such simulations and also it makes the whole simulation process much easier ### 2. A better framework. **Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Computer Software | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** August 09, 2021 **What do you like best about SimPy?** As it is python based, the main pro is easy to use and further, It provides diverse resources to model congestion points like tunnels and servers. also it usage simple components. **What do you dislike about SimPy?** Need improvement in the library and practically no help in continuous simulation. **What problems is SimPy solving and how is that benefiting you?** I use SimPy for simple simulation projects where there is a bank and number of tellers. ### 3. The best software for Python clients. **Rating:** 3.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Diego G. | Senior developer, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** October 30, 2018 **What do you like best about SimPy?** The simulation primarily based on Python is extraordinarily useful and allows the discovery of a world of opportunities. The fully Python-based simulation is extremely beneficial and aids in the invention of an international possibility. The fully definitive Python-based simulation is extremely useful and helps discover a world of opportunities. The absolutely Python-based simulation is exceptionally beneficial and allows the exploration of opportunities worldwide. The fully Python-based simulation is extremely useful and aids in the exploration of opportunities worldwide. **What do you dislike about SimPy?** For clients who are not familiar with Python programming now, it is likely to be difficult to help you. 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Best application for python users **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Information Technology and Services | Enterprise (> 1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** November 11, 2017 **What do you like best about SimPy?** Python based simulation is extremely helpful and helps explore a world of possibilities. **What do you dislike about SimPy?** For users not accustomed to python programming it might be slightly tough to keep up with. **Recommendations to others considering SimPy:** Python users...this is the software for you! **What problems is SimPy solving and how is that benefiting you?** Python programming helps greatly with simulation since it is widely used ## SimPy Discussions - [What is SimPy library?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-simpy-library) - [Is SimPy fast?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/simpy-is-simpy-fast) - [Is SimPy fast?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-simpy-fast) - [What can SimPy do?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/simpy-what-can-simpy-do) - [What can SimPy do?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-can-simpy-do) - [View SimPy pricing details and edition comparison](https://www.g2.com/products/simpy/reviews?section=pricing&secure%5Bexpires_at%5D=2026-05-13+11%3A18%3A43+-0500&secure%5Bsession_id%5D=19ae4a1d-f11b-4f55-9caf-668307c91429&secure%5Btoken%5D=8c8a6b0930861c76a595d288cb14e8e595318fc3bca028f13faa7985c25bdc1d&format=llm_user) ## SimPy Features **Design** - 3D/solid modeling Tools - Drawing Tools - Editing Tools - Rendering tools **Tools** - Fluid analysis - Finite element analysis - Multibody dynamics **Work** - Discrete event modeling - Continuous event modeling - Mechanical event simulation - Manufacturing process simulation - Integrate **Environment** - Hardware support - Task - Manage Multiple Profiles - Command Clarity ## Top SimPy Alternatives - [Simulink](https://www.g2.com/products/simulink/reviews) - 4.2/5.0 (95 reviews) - [MATLAB](https://www.g2.com/products/matlab/reviews) - 4.5/5.0 (748 reviews) - [Autodesk Fusion](https://www.g2.com/products/autodesk-fusion/reviews) - 4.5/5.0 (507 reviews)