ExtendSim vs SD Games Online
ExtendSim
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| Figure | ExtendSim | SD Games Online |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 4 |
| Spec score · Business Simulation Software | 9.1 (#2) | 7.1 (#19) |
| Founded | 1987 | 1996 |
| License limits | An Individual license is for one identified user on one computer, and shared use or network or internet use is prohibited under that license option. | The pricing page says all enrolled students should be covered by a licence, and group access tokens cannot be used in more than one browser at a time. |
| Support | The annual Maintenance & Support Plan covers download and installation help, troubleshooting, updates, upgrades and refreshed activation keys. | Support is provided by email and site contact form, with a stated aim to respond within one working day and usually faster. |
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
SD Games Online
- Academic – Undergraduate & College (individual access)$16, paid once
- Postgraduate – MBA, Corporate & Exec. Ed. (individual access)$35, paid once
- Academic – Undergraduate & College (group access)$55, paid once
- Postgraduate – MBA, Corporate & Exec. Ed. (group access)$130, paid once
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.
SD Games Online
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