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Compare NI Multisim and Simulink 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (46.3% of reviews)
Enterprise (43.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
1,869.00
No pricing available
NI Multisim
Star Rating
(41)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (46.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
1,869.00
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Star Rating
(98)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (43.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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- Users report that NI Multisim excels in its schematic editor, receiving a high score of 9.2, which reviewers mention makes it intuitive for circuit design, while Simulink's schematic capabilities are rated lower at 8.0, indicating a less favorable user experience.
- Reviewers mention that NI Multisim's PCB layout editing feature, rated at 7.8, is user-friendly, but some users feel it could benefit from more advanced options compared to Simulink, which lacks dedicated PCB layout tools altogether.
- G2 users highlight that NI Multisim's component libraries score 8.3, providing a robust selection for circuit design, whereas Simulink's libraries are perceived as less comprehensive, impacting users' ability to find specific components easily.
- Users on G2 report that NI Multisim's hardware support is rated highly at 9.3, which reviewers say enhances its usability with various hardware platforms, while Simulink's support is rated lower at 7.8, leading to potential integration challenges.
- Reviewers mention that NI Multisim's command clarity, rated at 9.0, allows for a smoother user experience, while Simulink's command clarity at 8.8 is seen as slightly less straightforward, which can hinder efficiency in complex projects.
- Users say that NI Multisim's ability to manage multiple profiles, scoring 9.7, is a standout feature that allows for better organization and workflow management, while Simulink's lower score of 8.2 indicates room for improvement in this area.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
NI Multisim
Multisim™ Base
1,869.00
- Recommended for basic circuit design
- Includes 47,000+ manufacturer-verified components and models
- Includes Multisim Live™ Premium access (with active SSP)
Simulink
No pricing availableFree Trial
NI Multisim
Free Trial is available
Simulink
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.6
37
8.4
82
Ease of Use
8.6
37
8.0
88
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.3
33
7.9
86
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.6
34
8.9
87
Features by Category
Design
7.8
12
Not enough data
9.2
13
Not enough data
Tools
6.7
7
Not enough data
8.5
10
Not enough data
Library
8.3
12
Not enough data
Platform
8.1
12
Not enough data
8.0
9
Not enough data
Customization
8.5
8
Not enough data
7.9
8
Not enough data
Design
8.1
6
8.3
14
8.8
8
8.3
15
8.5
9
8.8
15
Not enough data
7.6
11
Tools
Not enough data
8.2
12
Not enough data
8.2
13
Not enough data
8.2
13
Work
Not enough data
9.1
15
Not enough data
8.4
16
Not enough data
8.6
13
Not enough data
8.3
8
8.9
6
8.2
13
Environment
9.3
7
7.7
14
8.6
7
8.0
17
9.7
5
8.2
10
9.0
7
8.7
17
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
NI Multisim
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Simulink
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
29.3%
Research
9.8%
Information Technology and Services
9.8%
Higher Education
9.8%
Medical Devices
4.9%
Other
36.6%
Information Technology and Services
17.9%
Automotive
13.7%
Higher Education
10.5%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
8.4%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
6.3%
Other
43.2%
Most Helpful Reviews
NI Multisim
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Braian C.
Verified User in Computer Software
Designing circuits has never been more easy
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
The user interface can be extremely difficult to navigate through. It would takes weeks of training to utilize fully.
Simulink
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Vineet B.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
1- Best-in-class environment to do all the analytics using block diagrams. 2- Visualization, user experience, and tool handling. 3- Another way to develop and simulate your Matlab designs is to develop systems using block diagrams in simulink. 4- More easy...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Aviation & Aerospace
Not a lot of learning resources available
Braian C.
Verified User in Computer Software
Designing circuits has never been more easy
Vineet B.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
1- Best-in-class environment to do all the analytics using block diagrams. 2- Visualization, user experience, and tool handling. 3- Another way to develop and simulate your Matlab designs is to develop systems using block diagrams in simulink. 4- More easy...
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
The user interface can be extremely difficult to navigate through. It would takes weeks of training to utilize fully.
Verified User in Aviation & Aerospace
Not a lot of learning resources available
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Discussions
What is NI Multisim used for?
1 comment
HD
NI Multisim is used for designing, simulating, and analyzing electronic circuits. It allows engineers and educators to create both analog and digital circuit...Read more
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