GAMS vs OpenModelica

Struggling to choose between GAMS and OpenModelica? Both products offer unique advantages, making it a tough decision.

GAMS is a Development solution with tags like optimization, mathematical-modeling, algebraic-modeling.

It boasts features such as High-level modeling language, Solver-independent, Large library of built-in functions and modeling capabilities, Interfaces to many optimization solvers, Scaleable to large, complex models, Can call external programs and languages and pros including Very flexible and versatile for modeling optimization problems, Allows rapid prototyping and testing of models, Many solvers available to handle different problem types, Can handle very large, complex models.

On the other hand, OpenModelica is a Development product tagged with opensource, modeling, simulation, integrated-environment, industrial-usage, academic-usage.

Its standout features include Modeling and simulation of complex systems, Acausal modeling with Modelica language, Integrated development environment, Model library with many common component models, Simulation of both continuous and discrete systems, Optimization and symbolic algorithms, Import/export of models and libraries, Modeling, simulation and analysis of electrical power systems, Real-time simulation and hardware-in-the-loop simulations, and it shines with pros like Free and open source, Cross-platform (Windows, Linux, Mac), Active development community, Good documentation and tutorials, Flexible licensing for commercial use.

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Product Overview

GAMS

Description: GAMS (General Algebraic Modeling System) is an advanced programming language designed for mathematical programming and optimization. It allows complex optimization models to be built from algebraic statements and solved efficiently.

OpenModelica

Description: OpenModelica is an open-source modeling and simulation environment intended for industrial and academic usage. It provides an integrated graphical modeling, compilation and simulation environment based on open standards.

Key Features Comparison

GAMS Features

• High-level modeling language
• Solver-independent
• Large library of built-in functions and modeling capabilities
• Interfaces to many optimization solvers
• Scaleable to large, complex models
• Can call external programs and languages

OpenModelica Features

• Modeling and simulation of complex systems
• Acausal modeling with Modelica language
• Integrated development environment
• Model library with many common component models
• Simulation of both continuous and discrete systems
• Optimization and symbolic algorithms
• Import/export of models and libraries
• Modeling, simulation and analysis of electrical power systems
• Real-time simulation and hardware-in-the-loop simulations

Pros & Cons Analysis

GAMS

Pros

• Very flexible and versatile for modeling optimization problems
• Allows rapid prototyping and testing of models
• Many solvers available to handle different problem types
• Can handle very large, complex models

Cons

• Steep learning curve
• Not open source
• Expensive licensing costs
• Limited visualization and reporting capabilities

OpenModelica

Pros

• Free and open source
• Cross-platform (Windows, Linux, Mac)
• Active development community
• Good documentation and tutorials
• Flexible licensing for commercial use

Cons

• Limited analysis and debugging capabilities compared to commercial tools
• Less extensive model libraries than commercial alternatives
• Lacks some advanced simulation algorithms present in commercial tools

Pricing Comparison

GAMS

• Subscription-Based

OpenModelica

• Open Source