An incredibly powerful tool that allows decision makers to judge the impact of changes on systems and enable them to make faster, better decisions and predictions. Traditional support tools cannot adequately consider complexities, constraints, dynamic interdependencies and variability to support decision-making within such a complex environment.

The incredible flexibility! With AnyLogic's multi simulation paradigm framework a user can implement system dynamics, process-centric modeling (Discrete event) as well as agent-based modeling techniques all in one model AnyLogic is unbelievably flexible and with Java as a backend, there is nothing you can not do. AnyLogic is also at the forefront of new development in the simulation space. Always reinventing their product and offering and leading the simulation world into new technologies like cloud based simulations .

Like anything worth doing it requires some effort to master the basics of the software. But with excellent technical support and great examples and training amterial this can be overcome quite easily.

I absolutely love this software. I was becoming jaded in academia until I was sent on a training to learn to use it and it's just so versatile that it makes me have faith in academia again because we don't all have to use one hammer and make everything a nail. It allows me to be creative and artistic in ways other packages don't, but it could use more ways for sure (such as in aligning text or objects more easily or better graphics).

It's the most versatile of the software packages for systems modeling by a landslide. From the methods that can be implemented to the ability to connect or interface with other programs and tools, it is the complete package. Most others only focus on one tool or maybe two (such as most system dynamics software).

Learning to code is very hard for it and they need better examples and more support. They also could really work on the graphics or at least ability for users to connect to make their own graphics. The price is so high that it's very hard for me as a junior academic to get someone to fund even the university edition and has always been an issue. I would absolutely love to be getting to use this tool more but the costs and time it takes for me to code as someone that's not trained in the field are costly.

User Interface, almost coding free environment!

When running on a smaller screen than it can get really messy and hard to manage! There should be better screen space management!

I have tried using it to model service operations. Frankly, the experience has not gone smoothly.

It combines multiple libraries for modelling systems using low level, mid-level and high level simulation modelling techniques. It support the production of hybrid models. Suitable for modelling both manufacturing and service operations.

The Java codes. They make building models using Anylogic herculean and onerous. Incorporating java codes when building the smallest of models is frustrating. Training tutorials that explain how to use the software are near unavailable. The Help facility does not explain terms (functions, parameters, collections etc) clearly. Simply put, Anylogic is not for the basic user, neither is it user-friendly or suitable for non-programmers or users with minimal coding skills. It is difficult to learn or use. It is complex, arduous and laborious. Sometimes, some of the logic in some examples do not make sense.

I'm developing a simulation model to analyze the impact of implementing an air fleet operations management optimizer algorithm. The idea is to check whether the operations policy based on this algorithm results in better fleet availability.

I particularly like the possibility of combining different types of simulation like agent-based and discrete-event. Another key advantage in my opinion is the possibility of communication between Anylogic and an external optimizing script written in Python. Overall, I think this simulation software offers a lot of flexibility and a huge number of possibilities for the modellers to implement their ideas and it counts with a great community that provide great resources open and available on the internet.

I think it would be helpful if there were more detailed and basic tutorials to facilitate the beginners users adaptation.

AnyLogic is a simulation software that allows the user to combine multiple simulation methods inside one simulation. This is incredibly powerful and results in simulations that are complex, but accurately reflect reality. Their team regularly releases new features and listens to its user base to increase functionality where it is most useful.

The material handling library still needs to be more extensive than it currently is.

AnyLogic is super user-friendly and really easy to teach other people.

I think AnyLogic can enhance their Visual capabilities. Charts with better designs and actually more options.

Great for visually appealing discrete event simulations, and agent modelling. The user interface very explanatory, thats a bonus. There's also a free version which is very impressive considering the capabilities.

I've been using it for less than six months but it is quite vast in its functionality, and while the user interface is simple to understand, it can be quite daunting when you initially begin to use it. Plus, I did a lot of work with python and I'm not entirely sure how robust interfacing with python would be.

very impressed by the structure and easy to pickup, also for the provided training as an introduction to start working on

Very clear structure for DES, good training materials (slides/example models) potential dedicated supports

-licensee prices/options: particularly for license option (dongle, server based, extra seat)

Easy to learn and simulate. Used by prof for a research study

Difficulties in continuities of some simulations

Easy for students to learn and first models can be set up very quickly Vast options to customize your models and use it for different projects (seminars or thesis) Easy to navigate

Troubleshooting Output analysis could be pre-structured/ pre-defined

AnyLogic is an amazing piece of software but it comes like an iceberg: 90% is hidden under water. Getting started is easy but then the learning curve gets quite steep. It massively helps to know OOP because it sits on an Eclipse Java shell. However, this allows you to do *anything*. Need to add this specific behavior? No problem. Want to use this Java package? Go for it. I have been using it for 8+ years now in a huge variety of projects, from implementing massive simulations into Fortune500 companies to producing small on-the-fly models during meetings. Once you get the hang, it is a lot of fun to have this power under your fingers. AnyLogic really is the only software out there that can combine agents, discrete-event processes and system dynamics, a feature that is massively underestimated yet. However, with the rise of Analytics and Big Data, it becomes ever more important to model close to reality.

Once you understand the core basics (OOP, Java, experimentation...), an immense bag of features and possibilities opens up. The support subscription is quite good value for money as well.

The online community lives on a LinkedIn forum, this should move to a dedicated place or StackOverflow.

Multi method simulation is one of most important feature. The software can be easily integrated with other software.

I think that it is a very good product for people that has a knowledge in Java language and programming. So the product can be used for its real power.

The resources, agents, pallette are quite useful for designing the model. The major attraction is the help section which explains the each and every block with example. The support team is quite helpful as they respond very quickly regarding any doubts. It is quite easy to use this software. In my case, I was able to integrate the software for simulation purpose for a project required in my complany.

There are few features or bugs which I encountered while designing my model like it doesn't considers wall as an obstacle while designing the warehouse so I had to manage that. Other than that, it would be better if the computational speed is improved as it tends to slow when more than 2 models are open at a time. There were few tasks which I was unable to integrate with my business requirement initially, but thanks to support team of Anylogic they helped us to resolve it.

Fantastic. I create models solving problems in healthcare, primarily focused on healthcare policy questions.

Many features, scalable, many libraries, and great learning resources and online community. AnyLogic can simulate projects across many industries, and those with advanced programming skills will find this software very adaptable to a variety of problems. Even those of us with intermediate coding skills can tackle challenging problems with credible results. The company is very responsive to questions, and allows their software to be used in research and publication - important for graduate students. The system requirements are not onerous, at least for most models you can build with PLE.

A user will need to invest time into learning this software - and you will need to learn some Java. Fortunately, there are many online resources freely available.

Can’t complain. Very glad I have exposure to it.

Within my research we will be making use of Agent-based modelling and System Dynamics. The fact that we can do both within AnyLogic is a massive bonus. I also like the fact that there are som many resources available to learn and develop my modelling skills on the online platform.

The graphics of the application can be a bit more visually pleasing. This is such a small thing to comment about, but yes, I think there is some room for improvement when it comes to the look of AnyLogic.

We're solving health and social policy problems. Because AnyLogic is built for hybrid modelling, it makes these huge, messy problems tractable and extraordinarily easy to reason about and construct. I can't imagine doing my work with any other piece of software. Worth every dollar.

AnyLogic allows you to solve problems in any modelling paradigm you could want. It makes it possible to use the best tool for the job in every part of your model.

Compiling time could be faster for larger models.

What I like most in AnyLogic is the fact, that everything in the simulation model is easily configurable using Java code. The wide range of simulation experiments and also the database (and connectivity in general) enable a very flexible and efficient use of the software.

It would be great if there was an online community to ask questions and allow discussions. Simply googleing things (like you can do for VBA, Java and such) is not really possible. However, the support team of AnyLogic is really quick and provides very helpful answers.

I focus on the analysis of the information system for aircraft maintenance. Now, basically, I have accomplished the simulation system with which experiments can be carried out. Still, I can't wait to learn the use of Anylogic, because it is truely very powerful.

This software allows us to simulate the reality with Java. It will then possible to simulate what you think.

It takes time to start! Even though the tutorial provides us a few examples, it is rather not enough. More examples with detailed description are highly demanded.

it helps me very much. I hope to continue my research by Anylogic.

It helps me in my PhD thesis. it enables simulation for complicated systems.

I obstructed by the limited features in the personal educational edition, especially the limitation of optimization capabilities.

It is being really positive as it also comes with some tutorials to learn how to use the different availables fields, such us pedestrian modeling or industry based discret models.

It is a really intuitive software, furthermore, you can easily find online-help in its website if you have any trouble by understanding the use of any of their functionalities.Its use is really wide, and you can even have graphical representations, in charts or even 3D modeling.

The fact that is programmed in Java sometimes makes it harder for me to understand how to code some lines, as I'm more used to use Python, but I understand that this is a personal opinion.

I am solving a research project question posed about pedestrianisation in Bristol and have found the software a great entry point to doing higher level traffic modelling.

The user interface of the software was the first thing that drew me to it, along with the ease of use and lack of strong java programmaing requirements. It stood above the competition as it was the software that presented the information in the best way. I am impressed by the vast libraries the software has for different functionalities and the applications these have between themselves. Using the software for my research project has been a pleasure.

I dislike the slow zoom function in the model window, when the model is running it can be laborious to locate the zoom in the control panel - especially when working with a larger scale model.

I used the Anylogic in the various types of case studies, for examples, airline routing, transportation scheduling, logistics management

Various types of applications can be modeled with the AnyLogic.

Tutorials should be more basic and simple. The simple and basic examples of using the palettes should be added into the Help menu.

Perfect learning tool

Flexibility to simulate any real-world scenario with available tools and free personal learning edition with a lot of examples to learn from

1. Huge visual memory overhead at times and cost prediction for university researcher edition and professional edition is missing at least PLE users should have access to direct upgrade cost. 2. An inbuilt notification window for all news rather than emails