--- description: Review of MapleSim Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: MapleSim | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice GB --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Simulation Software](/directory/4162/simulation/software) > [MapleSim](/software/321169/maplesim) # MapleSim Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/321169/maplesim > MapleSim offers engineers in different fields collaboration tools to help them preserve and share their knowledge, designs, and projects. Engineers and collaborators can access all component definitions and model equations at any time and view an underlying component code when necessary to check the elements. The platform provides users reports, investigations, and solutions through images, data files, and derivations. It stores all the data in a single project file for easier access and retrieval. The platform enables engineering and design employees to spend more time working on models and projects than asking questions to improve overall productivity. Users can create a simple web application to provide an enhanced interface for other employees to get answers when they need them from different locations. MapleSim offers a simplified and cost-effective solution to export models to other tools. > > Verdict: Rated **4.0/5** by 3 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.0/5** | 3 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.0/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Maplesoft - **Location**: Waterloo, Canada - **Founded**: 1999 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$5,595.00 - **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: can range between $99-$190 - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop) - **Available Countries**: Canada ## Features - 3D Design & Modeling - 3D Imaging - API - Collaboration Tools - Continuous Modeling - Customization - Data Import/Export - Data Visualisation - Design Analysis - Design Management - Discrete Event Modeling - Drag & Drop - Dynamic Modeling - Mathematical Modeling - Modeling & Simulation - Monte Carlo Simulation - Motion Modeling - Performance Management - Presentation Tools - Real-Time Monitoring ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Phone Support ## Category - [Simulation Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/4162/simulation/software) ## Related Categories - [Simulation Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/4162/simulation/software) - [Virtual Machine Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/4688/virtual-machine/software) - [3D CAD Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/4384/3d-cad/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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If you are an engineer or a student, you can easily do your design and analysis works using this software. > > **Cons**: It always gives a lot of errors including minor and major ones. You cannot easily find any solution by yourself. You need to get help from outside sources which is very limited. It would be great if some tips can be given to the user to solve some common problems. > > I used to use this software to design my final-year project. Now, I use it for my research. I design and simulate different types of engineering products using this software. ----- ### "Great tool for simulation, a virtual lab\!" — 4.0/5 > **Amin** | *16 July 2021* | Higher Education | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: It is very easy to write within this software. It combines graphical representation and mathematical models. Very easy to code with\! > > **Cons**: The Maplesim still suffers from some bugs that hag not been fixed. For example when you want to get a numerical value, usually you need to add more code to get a final answer, otherwise you see the numbers multiplied, divided but there is no one final answer\! > > I use this app to model mechanical systems and it does a great job. ----- ### "MapleSim - revolutionary modelling" — 5.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *17 November 2018* | Higher Education | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: This software brings the numbers and equations into real time visualizations and models. I love the endless combinations and integrations of this software and how it can bring it all together for greater understanding and practice. The fearures of accessing already put equations, possible customizations and still bringing results for a great view is stunning. > > **Cons**: The software does require an quite advanced understanding of math and physics to use it efficiently. As well all the functions quite extensive, so more ibtuitive guide interfaces will help the first time users. Complexity is the least likeable for this software. ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/321169/maplesim) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | ----- ## Structured Data