ExtendSim vs Interpretive Business Simulations
ExtendSim
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Interpretive Business Simulations
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| Figure | ExtendSim | Interpretive Business Simulations |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $833.33/mo | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 10 | 1 |
| Spec score · Business Simulation Software | 9.1 (#2) | 7.0 (#21) |
| Features | The feature page lists reusable custom blocks, model hierarchies, simulation animation, 35 built-in distributions, and statistical analysis tools. | The simulations include guided tour videos, assignments, decision rationales, and team chat. |
| Founded | 1987 | 1986 |
| Headquarters | ANDRITZ Inc. is listed at 13560 Morris Road, Suite 1250, Alpharetta, GA 30004 USA. | The company lists its address as 1421 Sachem Place, Suite #2, Charlottesville, Virginia 22901, USA. |
| Support | The annual Maintenance & Support Plan covers download and installation help, troubleshooting, updates, upgrades and refreshed activation keys. | Interpretive says technical inquiries from students receive a response within 24 hours and customers are paired with a dedicated customer relationship manager. |
Plans
ExtendSim
- 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 Subscription (up to 4 instances)Priced on request
- ExtendSim Cloud (up to 4 instances)$10,000 a year
- ExtendSim Cloud Subscription (up to 32 instances)Priced on request
- ExtendSim Cloud (up to 32 instances)$25,000 a year
- OEM license$50,000 a year
- OEM License$50,000 a year
Interpretive Business Simulations
- Academic usePriced on request
In their own words
ExtendSim
ExtendSim is process simulation software for decision-makers assessing improvement opportunities and system configurations. It supports customizable modeling logic, hierarchical subsystems, interactive user interfaces and exploration of design options. Features include reusable custom blocks, model hierarchies, simulation animation, 35 built-in distributions and statistical analysis tools. Data exchange options include Excel, ODBC and ADO databases, FTP and text files; Scenario Manager can export results to JMP or Minitab. ExtendSim Pro adds discrete-rate and reliability block diagramming capabilities to DE, while DE adds message-based discrete-event architecture to CP. It is a Windows application, with web also listed as a platform. Standard licenses require 64-bit Windows 10 or Windows 11; ARM configurations are not officially supported. Mac use requires installing Windows with an emulator such as Parallels or Boot Camp. The trial lasts 30 days from first launch and is limited to the downloader; it disables Multicore Analysis, watermarks models and cannot run on virtual machines. Individual license options are one-time purchases, with first-year Maintenance & Support included; CP costs $995, paid once, DE $3,495, paid once and Pro $4,995, paid once.
Interpretive Business Simulations
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