Aimsun: Traffic modelling from macro to micro simulation. Eclipse SUMO: Open-source microscopic traffic simulation.
| Aimsun | Eclipse SUMO | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Transport & Mobility Planning | Transport & Mobility Planning |
| Pricing model | Paid | Open source |
| Starts at | See website | Free |
| Free tier | — | — |
| Open source | No | Yes |
| Software licence | — | EPL-2.0 |
| API | — | — |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux, Python |
| Made by | — | — |
| Commercial use | Check terms | Check terms |
| Export / print images | Check terms | Check terms |
| Offline / caching | Check terms | Check terms |
| Visits from MapTools | 2 | 1 |
| Visit | Visit |
Aimsun features
- Micro, meso and macro models
- Hybrid simulation
- Traffic management
Eclipse SUMO features
- Microscopic simulation
- OSM network import
- Traffic lights and intermodal
- Python TraCI API
Summary based on public information. Check each provider's current pricing and terms.