Powersim Studio - software for System Dynamics modelling and simulation
Powersim Studio is an integrated environment for building and running business simulation System Dynamics models in Microsoft® Windows.
- System dynamics modelling software helps organisations understand complex systems by simulating relationships, feedback loops, and time-based behaviour using stock-and-flow models.
- Powersim Studio is a system dynamics modelling software is particularly well suited for testing scenarios, and support long-term decisions based on data, risk, and uncertainty.
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
Choose the Powersim Studio Edition That Fits Your Modelling Needs
- Our Powersim Studio modelling tools cover all your needs from small businesses to large enterprises
- Distribute your models to a wider audience with Powersim Studio end-user tools
- Powersim Studio Developer suite lets you create custom-designed simulation and distribute them as web solutions or custom-made applications.
- Powersim Studio Academic provides superior functionality and is an excellent choice for students and teachers at educational institutions.
See what makes Powersim Studio a powerful modelling tool
Studio Modelling tools
- Build and run System Dynamics models
- Unit of measurement is an integral part of the expression for variables
- Run scenarios, Monte Carlo simulations, and include uncertainty for input factors
- Connect to MS Excel and relational databases
- Client-based licenses
Studio End-User tools
- Run System Dynamics models shared by your team
- Set up a Presentation to share your model with end users
- Save scenarios to share with your team
- Import from MS Excel or relational database
- Client-based licenses
Studio Developer tools
- Develop tailor-made applications and user interfaces for your models
- Connect to existing models using builtin dynamic objects
- Speed up simulation time using server installation
- Connect to databases and other online resources
- Server or web based
Studio Academic tools
- Build and run System Dynamics models, for academic purposes
- Drag-and-drop variables to create user interfaces
- Run scenarios, Monte Carlo simulations, and include uncertainty for input factors
- Connect to MS Excel and relational databases
- Single-user or multi-user licenses
Learning lab
Getting started
Here are a few videos that will give you a quick
introduction on how to use our Powersim Studio modelling tools. The videos are
between 2 to 15 minutes long.
Online webinars
Our online webinars will give you in-depth insight into topics on how to use Powersim Studio modelling tools.
The webinars are approximately one hour long.
Demo models
Here you will find a selection of demo models that utilizes the System Dynamics method and that are built in our Powersim Studio tools.
White papers
We are proud to present a selection of white papers created by organizations that utilizes the System Dynamics method and Powersim Studio tools extensively.
User communities
Powersim Tools is an independent user community established to address syntax and modelling issues related to Powersim Studio tools.
You can join this group for free!
Services
Workshop
We provide an Introductory Workshop that covers the basic knowledge on dynamic simulation, how to use Powersim Studio, enabling participants to get started with their own modelling.
The Advanced Workshop covers most of the advanced functionality of Studio and lets the participants take their modelling skills to the next level.
Consulting
The Powersim Software staff’s in-depth knowledge on how to use the Studio tools ensures that our customers get the most from their investment in Powersim Studio.
We assist you in identifying your business challenges and help you create a simulation solution that captures those specific business challenges.
Frequently Asked Questions
Powersim Studio is used to build simulation models that support decision-making, scenario planning, policy testing, and risk analysis across business, economics, and sustainability projects.
System dynamics modelling software is used in industries such as energy, finance, healthcare, government, education, and corporate strategy to analyse complex systems and long-term effects.
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.