Comparison
PolySim OS vs SimScale
SimScale pioneered browser-based CAE, but everything above the free tier is hidden behind 'request a quote,' and it covers only engineering physics. PolySim publishes flat pricing, spans physics/bio/chem/math, and adds an AI copilot and surrogate models.
PolySim OS
From $0 (free local) · $24/mo Independent Researcher
SimScale
Free Community tier; Mechanical/Professional/Enterprise are quote-only.
See PolySim in action
Live, interactive simulators that run free in your browser — no install, no license.
Feature comparison
| Feature | PolySim OS | SimScale |
|---|---|---|
| Runs in browser | Yes (WebGPU) | Yes |
| Transparent pricing | Yes, flat tiers | No — quote only |
| Domains | Physics, bio, chem, math, engineering | Engineering CAE only |
| AI copilot (English → sim) | Yes | No |
| AI surrogate models | Yes | No |
| Free tier | Free forever locally | Limited core-hours |
Where SimScale is strong
- • Mature, validated CAE solvers
- • Large engineering community
- • Established brand
Where PolySim wins
- • Opaque quote-only pricing
- • Engineering-only scope
- • No generative AI authoring
Choose PolySim for transparent pricing, multi-domain scope, and AI-native authoring; choose SimScale if you need a specific validated legacy CAE workflow today.
Switching from SimScale?
Educator Classroom Kit — $45
Set up a class of 30 students for one term with shared projects.
Popular products
Data Export Pack
$2Unlock bulk CSV/HDF5 export for a project's full result set.
Multi-Physics Solver Session
$12A coupled multi-physics solve linking fluid, thermal, and structural nodes.
Biology Simulation Kit
$19Population dynamics, reaction networks, and cellular models.
Custom Node Development
$200We develop a custom simulation node to your specification.
Custom Branding on Embeds
$9Put your own logo and colors on public embeds.
AI Copilot Power-User Workshop
$15Get expert-level results from the AI Copilot.