Autodesk FlexSim
3D discrete-event simulation for production lines
- Researched profile
- Starting price
- Subscription; price on request
- Free option
- 30 days
- Pricing
- Price on request
- Deployment
- Windows
The lean-stack take
Lean teams use it to test line balance, buffers and layouts before changing the real line. It does not capture stopwatch time studies; it uses measured cycle times as inputs.
Best for
Engineering teams that want to test line balance, buffers and layout changes in a model before moving equipment.
Watch out for
FlexSim models flow from cycle times you already have, so you still need a separate tool to run the time studies.
About
About Autodesk FlexSim
Autodesk FlexSim is 3D simulation software, now sold by Autodesk after it acquired FlexSim Software Products. The current release is FlexSim 2026.
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Features
What Autodesk FlexSim offers
3D discrete-event modeling
Drag-and-drop objects model stations, buffers, conveyors and operators in 3D.
Bottleneck analysis
Runs show where parts queue and which stations limit throughput.
Experimenter
Compares scenarios side by side, such as different line balances or buffer sizes.
Line balancing scenarios
Task assignments and staffing can be varied to test balance against cycle time.
Factory and warehouse models
Autodesk offers FlexSim for both factory and warehouse simulation.
Statistics and dashboards
Output charts report throughput, utilization and state times per object.
License types
Feature limits differ by license type, as documented in the Autodesk knowledge base.
Lean techniques supported
The lean practices Autodesk FlexSim is built to support.
Pricing
Autodesk FlexSim pricing
Checked October 4, 2026
Starting price
Subscription; price on request
- Pricing
- Price on request
- Free option
- 30 days
How pricing works
Subscription pricing with a 30-day free trial; confirm the current price with Autodesk.
Sold as a monthly or annual subscription through Autodesk. A 30-day free trial is offered.
See current prices on autodesk.comAutodesk FlexSim doesn't publish a full plan list, so we show what it does publish. Confirm prices with the vendor.
Strengths and limitations
What stands out, and what to watch
Strengths
- Tests line balance and buffer changes without disrupting production
- Experimenter compares several scenarios in one run
- 30-day free trial
- Active Autodesk Community forum and knowledge base
- Covers factory and warehouse simulation
Limitations
- Does not capture time studies itself
- Modeling takes training and engineering time
- Runs on Windows desktops only
- Some features depend on license type
Based on the vendor's published plans and documentation, not a hands-on test.
Fit
Is Autodesk FlexSim right for your team?
A good fit if…
- You plan a new line or a major rebalance
- Variation and buffers make spreadsheet line balancing unreliable
- You want to compare layouts before moving equipment
- You already have measured cycle times
Look elsewhere if…
- You need to record stopwatch or video time studies
- A Yamazumi chart in a spreadsheet already answers your question
- You have no engineer time to build and maintain models
Industries
Named on the vendor's own site
- Manufacturing
- Warehousing and logistics
- Healthcare
Support and training
- Support
- Autodesk Community forum, Knowledge base
- Training
- Docs, Knowledge base articles
- Deployment
- Windows
Reviews
What Autodesk FlexSim users say
We haven't found published reviews of Autodesk FlexSim on G2 or Capterra yet. Smaller lean tools often have none, so judge it on the facts above and a trial.
Similar tools
Autodesk FlexSim alternatives
AVIX Suite
Price on request
Modular video-analysis suite for method study, line balancing, SMED and ergonomics, with a shop-floor instruction viewer.
Timer Pro Professional
Price on request
Video-based time and motion study software that produces Yamazumi charts, line balances, standard work and SMED analyses.
UMT Plus (Laubrass)
Price on request
Canadian work-measurement software for stopwatch and video time studies, work sampling and waste identification on PC and mobile.
| Tool | Pricing | Starting price | Free plan or trial | Deployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autodesk FlexSim | Price on request | Subscription; price on request | Free trial | Windows |
| AVIX Suite | Price on request | Quote-based | None listed | Desktop |
| Timer Pro Professional | Price on request | Quote-based | Free trial | Windows |
| UMT Plus (Laubrass) | Price on request | Quote-based | Free trial | iOS, Android, Windows tablets, Windows PC |
From each vendor's published pricing. Check current prices on their sites.
FAQ
Autodesk FlexSim: common questions
Is FlexSim still available?
Can FlexSim do time studies?
Can FlexSim help with line balancing?
Is there a free trial?
How is FlexSim sold?
What operating system does FlexSim need?
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