Powersim Studio modelling tools

Why Choose Powersim for Simulation Modelling?

System dynamics modelling software helps organizations understand complex systems by simulating relationships, feedback loops, and time‑based behavior using stock‑and‑flow models.

Powersim Studio offers a complete set of simulation tools that support the entire modelling process—from building models and running scenarios to performing in‑depth risk and uncertainty analysis.

  • Powersim Studio Express is a free edition designed to handle most beginner‑level challenges within the field of system dynamics.
  • Powersim Studio Professional is well suited for independent consultants working with medium‑sized simulation models.
  • Powersim Studio Expert is designed for consultants and advanced users with high demands for powerful modelling features and scalability.
  • Powersim Studio Premium is our flagship modelling product, offering advanced capabilities such as working with very large models, importing large data sets, and distributing finished solutions to clients.

When you download the 30‑day free trial of Powersim Studio, you will be testing the Premium edition, giving you full access to all features.

Powersim Studio enables you to:

  • Build stock-and-flow system dynamics models
  • Run simulations and compare scenarios
  • Perform risk and uncertainty analysis
  • Optimise decisions with quantitative models

  • Connect models to databases and datasets

Powersim Studio Editions Compared

Studio Express

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  • Stock-and-flow models
  • Unit control
  • 50 variables per model
  • 150 Elements per array variable
  • Risk Analysis
  • Optimization
  • Risk Management
  • Distribution
  • Connect to database

Free

  • Multiple diagrams
  • Drag-and-drop UI
  • Action buttons
  • Series Variables
  • Array dimensions 6
  • Connect to MS Excel
  • Reference runs
  • Multi-lingual model
  • Placeholders









Studio Professional

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  • Stock-and-flow models
  • Unit control
  • Unlimited variabels per model
  • 10 K Elements per array variable
  • Risk Analysis
  • Optimization
  • Risk Management
  • Distribution
  • Connect to file-based database

€ 299

  • Multiple diagrams
  • Drag-and-drop UI
  • Action buttons
  • Series Variables
  • Array dimensions 6
  • Connect to MS Excel
  • Reference runs
  • Multi-lingual model
  • Placeholders
  • 8MB Memory allocations
  • 2 Multi-core processing
  • 100 Elements with Dynamic Range





Studio Expert*

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  • Stock-and-flow models
  • Unit control
  • Unlimited variables per model
  • 500 K Elements per array variable
  • Risk Analysis
  • Optimization
  • Risk Management
  • Distribution
  • Connect to relational databases

€ 2.457

  • Multiple diagrams
  • Drag-and-drop UI
  • Action buttons
  • Series Variables
  • Array dimensions 6
  • Connect to MS Excel
  • Reference runs
  • Multi-lingual model
  • Placeholders
  • 2GB Memory allocation
  • 3 Multi-core processing
  • 100 Elements with Dynamic Range
  • Password-protection
  • Custom Functions
  • Visual Basic functions


Studio Premium*

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  • Stock-and-flow models
  • Unit control
  • Unlimited variabels per model
  • 10 Mill Elements per array variable
  • Risk Analysis
  • Optimization
  • Risk management
  • Distribution to End user tools and Developer suite
  • Connect to relational databases

€ 7.657

  • Multiple diagrams
  • Drag-and-drop UI
  • Action buttons
  • Series Variables
  • Array dimensions 6
  • Connect to MS Excel
  • Reference runs
  • Multi-lingual model
  • Placeholders
  • 192GB Memory allocation
  • 8 Multi-core processing
  • Unlimited Elements with Dynamic Range
  • Password-protection
  • Custom Functions
  • Visual Basic function
  • Team collaboration
  • Monitor Performance

* Support Agreement (SA) of 21% is mandatory for the first 12 months for these products. 

Technical requirements

  • Microsoft® Windows 11 (64-bit), Windows 10 (64-bit), Windows 8 (64-bit), Windows 7 (64-bit), Vista (64-bit), or XP (64-bit) with ServicePack 2
  • Minimum 2GB RAM
  • Minimum 50MB free hard disk space
  • Microsoft® Internet Explorer 5.0 or later

Powersim Studio Upgrade

If you have an older version of Powersim Studio, version 9,
contact us for price of upgrade to Studio 10.

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Frequently Asked Questions

System dynamics modelling is a method for understanding and simulating complex systems over time. It uses stock‑and‑flow models, feedback loops, and time delays to analyse how different factors interact and evolve, helping decision‑makers test scenarios and explore long‑term effects before taking action.

Powersim Studio combines powerful system dynamics modelling with ease of use, built‑in validation, and support for unit‑based modelling to ensure accurate and consistent results. It allows users to build, simulate, and compare scenarios, perform risk and uncertainty analysis, and scale from simple models to advanced, data‑driven simulations—making it suitable for both beginners and experts.

Stock-and-flow modelling is a method used in system dynamics to represent accumulations (stocks) and changes over time (flows), helping users visualise feedback and system behaviour.

Yes. Powersim Studio offers different editions, including Express and Premium, allowing beginners to start simply while supporting advanced modelling for experts.