Best Business Simulation Software in 2026
Updated
In short: MonsoonSIM is ranked #1 of 25 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Forio and Cesim Business Simulations. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Forio. The lowest first paid tier on this page is GoVenture at $1.17/mo.
Business simulation software lets learners explore business decisions through scenarios, while instructors may need tools to guide and assess participation. Compared on scenario focus and customization, the entries also cover multiplayer mode, learner capacity, instructor dashboards, assessment tools, and deployment. Free-plan availability and paid-from pricing help frame access and cost. MonsoonSIM, Forio, and Cesim Business Simulations offer starting points for comparing the scenario types and participation formats shown. Think about what learners should work through and which instructor tools and capacity fit your course.
25 business simulation software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Recognised 40% · Phone app 26% · Documented 20% · Free plan 14% of the score
- 1 MonsoonSIM iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.6$333.33/mo Multiplayer mode: Yes
- 2 Forio No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.9$164.17/mo Scenario focus: strategyMultiplayer mode: Yes
- 3 Cesim Business Simulations No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.5 Scenario focus: strategyMultiplayer mode: Yes
- 4 GoVenture No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.3$1.17/mo Scenario focus: entrepreneurshipLearner capacity: 1 learnersMultiplayer mode: Yes
- 5 Capsim Business Simulations No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.2 Scenario focus: strategyMultiplayer mode: Yes
- 6 Marketplace Simulations No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.0 Scenario focus: strategyMultiplayer mode: Yes
- 7 SimVenture No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.9£4.17/mo Scenario focus: strategyMultiplayer mode: Yes
- 8 The Business School No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.6Free Scenario focus: strategyLearner capacity: 32 learnersMultiplayer mode: Yes
- 9 Praxar No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.4 Scenario focus: entrepreneurshipMultiplayer mode: Yes
- 10 StratX Simulations No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.4 Scenario focus: strategyMultiplayer mode: Yes
- 11 Interpretive Business Simulations No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3 Multiplayer mode: Yes
- 12 CompanyGame No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3 Scenario focus: strategyMultiplayer mode: Yes
- 13 OGG IND No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.2 Scenario focus: strategyMultiplayer mode: Yes
- 14 IndustryMasters No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.1 Scenario focus: strategyMultiplayer mode: Yes
- 15 GLO-BUS No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.0 Scenario focus: strategyMultiplayer mode: Yes
- 16 SD Games Online No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.0 Scenario focus: strategyMultiplayer mode: Yes
- 17 Revas Business Simulation Games No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.0 Scenario focus: entrepreneurshipLearner capacity: 50 learnersMultiplayer mode: Yes
- 18 TOPSIM No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.8 Multiplayer mode: Yes
- 19 OrgSimulator No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.4 Scenario focus: strategyMultiplayer mode: Yes
- 20 Simformer No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.4 Scenario focus: strategyLearner capacity: 1 learnersMultiplayer mode: Yes
- 21 Adeliesim No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3 Scenario focus: strategyMultiplayer mode: Yes
- 22 ExtendSim No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.0 Scenario focus: operationsLearner capacity: 1 learners
- 23 AnyLogic No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.0 Scenario focus: operations
- 24 FlexSim No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.0 Scenario focus: operations
- 25 Quibo No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 4.9 Scenario focus: operationsMultiplayer mode: Yes
Compare all 25 in a table
| # | App | Score | Free plan | From | Free plan | Paid from | Scenario focus | Learner capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MonsoonSIM | 8.6 | No | $333.33/mo | No | 20 /mo | — | — |
| 2 | Forio | 7.9 | Free plan | $164.17/mo | Yes | — | strategy | — |
| 3 | Cesim Business Simulations | 7.5 | No | — | — | — | strategy | — |
| 4 | GoVenture | 7.3 | No | $1.17/mo | Yes | 9 /mo | entrepreneurship | 1 learners |
| 5 | Capsim Business Simulations | 7.2 | No | — | — | — | strategy | — |
| 6 | Marketplace Simulations | 7.0 | No | — | No | — | strategy | — |
| 7 | SimVenture | 6.9 | No | £4.17/mo | No | — | strategy | — |
| 8 | The Business School | 6.6 | Free plan | Free | No | — | strategy | 32 learners |
| 9 | Praxar | 6.4 | No | — | — | — | entrepreneurship | — |
| 10 | StratX Simulations | 6.4 | No | — | — | — | strategy | — |
| 11 | Interpretive Business Simulations | 6.3 | No | — | No | — | — | — |
| 12 | CompanyGame | 6.3 | No | — | — | — | strategy | — |
| 13 | OGG IND | 6.2 | No | — | — | — | strategy | — |
| 14 | IndustryMasters | 6.1 | No | — | — | — | strategy | — |
| 15 | GLO-BUS | 6.0 | No | — | No | — | strategy | — |
| 16 | SD Games Online | 6.0 | No | — | No | — | strategy | — |
| 17 | Revas Business Simulation Games | 6.0 | No | — | No | — | entrepreneurship | 50 learners |
| 18 | TOPSIM | 5.8 | No | — | No | — | — | — |
| 19 | OrgSimulator | 5.4 | No | — | Yes | — | strategy | — |
| 20 | Simformer | 5.4 | No | — | — | — | strategy | 1 learners |
| 21 | Adeliesim | 5.3 | No | — | No | — | strategy | — |
| 22 | ExtendSim | 5.0 | No | — | No | — | operations | 1 learners |
| 23 | AnyLogic | 5.0 | No | — | Yes | — | operations | — |
| 24 | FlexSim | 5.0 | No | — | — | — | operations | — |
| 25 | Quibo | 4.9 | No | — | — | — | operations | — |
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Questions about this list
Which business simulation software is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
MonsoonSIM is ranked #1 of 25 with a score of 8.6. Forio is second and Cesim Business Simulations third.
How many of these have a free plan?
2 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, GoVenture has the lowest first paid tier we found: $1.17/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked mobile-first: a phone app alongside the web or desktop product, a free tier and the depth of its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.