Forio vs OrgSimulator

Forio builds interactive simulations for training and higher education, with options for ready-made business learning and tailored projects. Epicenter is its platform for creating learning simulations with model-driven interfaces, cohort management, and secure deployment. Ready-Made simulations support individual, team-based, and asynchronous formats. Forio also develops custom simulations with customers and says the customer owns the resulting intellectual property. Performer provides branded role-play experiences with scoring criteria, facilitator dashboards, and AI feedback for select exercises. Epicenter supports Python, R, and Julia models, along with Vensim and Stella, and includes Flow.js, Epicenter.js, and REST APIs. It can connect LLMs and AI libraries through Python or APIs, and describes OAuth 2.0 security and role-based project access. Epicenter Personal is free. Ready-Made Simulations start at $168, paid once; Epicenter Professional costs $1,970 a year, and Epicenter Business costs $4,770 a year. Performer Business costs $7,200 a year, plus a one-time set-up and training fee of $2,700.

OrgSimulator is a web-based business simulation for classroom teaching, focused on strategy and decision-making. Students run a jeans company through annual rounds, submitting decisions at the same time so outcomes reflect competition. Professors can assign roles across business functions. After each round, students receive cash flow, balance sheet, and income statement reports, alongside financial metrics and interactive dashboards for reviewing performance. Instructors can use built-in reports and metrics to evaluate students and provide feedback. Professor access includes teaching materials and course management tools. The free Professor Access plan costs nothing and includes unlimited platform usage. Student Access costs $50, paid once, billed for each simulation run, with interactive modules, real-time analytics per simulation, and customizable settings. The site states that it offers a 30-day money-back guarantee and invites visitors to join a waitlist for early access.