Best Physics Simulation Software in 2026
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In short: Open Source Physics is ranked #1 of 91 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Algodoo and OpenSim. The best-ranked option with a free plan is OpenSim. The lowest first paid tier on this page is SimFlow at €666.67/mo.
Physics simulation software can help you explore physical systems, create learning activities, or build and examine models. Compared on 3D visuals, assessment tools, authoring tools, data export, delivery mode, free plan, lesson library, offline access, and paid-from pricing, these entries offer several ways to assess fit. Consider whether you need tools for teaching, learner evaluation, or moving simulation results into another workflow. Open Source Physics, Algodoo, and OpenSim are among the named options, alongside SimFlow and FeenoX. Use the listed capabilities to weigh how you plan to work, what learning resources would be useful, and whether access without a connection matters.
91 physics 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 Open Source Physics iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.6 Delivery mode: hybridLesson library: YesAuthoring tools: Yes
- 2 Algodoo iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.1 Delivery mode: hybridLesson library: YesAuthoring tools: Yes
- 3 OpenSim No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.0Free Delivery mode: desktopLesson library: YesAuthoring tools: Yes
- 4 SimFlow No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.9€666.67/mo Delivery mode: desktopAuthoring tools: Yes
- 5 FeenoX No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.9Free Delivery mode: desktopLesson library: NoAuthoring tools: Yes
- 6 Xcos No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8Free Delivery mode: desktopLesson library: NoAuthoring tools: Yes
- 7 FDTDX No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8Free Delivery mode: desktopLesson library: NoAuthoring tools: Yes
- 8 SimScale No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.6 Delivery mode: webLesson library: YesAuthoring tools: Yes
- 9 DynamicalSystems.jl No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.6Free Delivery mode: desktopAuthoring tools: Yes
- 10 COMSOL Multiphysics No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.5 Delivery mode: desktopLesson library: YesAuthoring tools: Yes
- 11 Ansys Fluent No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.5 Delivery mode: hybrid
- 12 myPhysicsLab No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.5Free Delivery mode: hybridLesson library: YesAuthoring tools: Yes
- 13 OpenFOAM No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.2 Delivery mode: desktop
- 14 GNU FisicaLab No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.0 Delivery mode: desktopLesson library: YesAuthoring tools: Yes
- 15 Step No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.0 Delivery mode: desktopLesson library: YesAuthoring tools: Yes
- 16 MPTRAC No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.0 Delivery mode: hybridLesson library: NoAuthoring tools: No
- 17 PhysSandbox No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.0Free Delivery mode: webLesson library: Yes
- 18 3JCN Physics Simulation No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.0Free Delivery mode: webLesson library: Yes
- 19 SimEvents No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.9 Delivery mode: desktopLesson library: NoAuthoring tools: Yes
- 20 Physics Classroom Physics Interactives No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.9 Delivery mode: webLesson library: Yes
- 21 PySDM No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.9 Delivery mode: hybridLesson library: YesAuthoring tools: Yes
- 22 FEST-3D No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.9 Delivery mode: desktopLesson library: YesAuthoring tools: Yes
- 23 ngspice No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.8
- 24 FEATool Multiphysics No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.8 Delivery mode: desktopLesson library: YesAuthoring tools: Yes
- 25 ASCEND No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.8 Delivery mode: desktopAuthoring tools: Yes
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Questions about this list
Which physics simulation software is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
Open Source Physics is ranked #1 of 91 with a score of 8.6. Algodoo is second and OpenSim third.
How many of these have a free plan?
9 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, SimFlow has the lowest first paid tier we found: €666.67/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.