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Multimodal traffic simulation software

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Last updated: October 2025

PTV Vissim overview

What is PTV Vissim?

PTV Vissim is a traffic simulation software that digitally reproduces the traffic patterns of all road users and allows users to evaluate and optimize the performance of transportation infrastructure, make data-driven planning decisions, and address challenges such as congestion, emissions, and the fair distribution of road space for different modes.

PTV Vissim's motion model and parameterization options enable realistic simulation of multimodal traffic, including vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians. The software's integration capabilities with third-party software facilitate a comprehensive digital twin approach. PTV Vissim's 3D visualizations of the simulated traffic patterns support effective stakeholder communication and decision-making.

Key benefits of using PTV Vissim

•It is a multimodal traffic simulation software

•The tool offers realistic visualization and GIS integration.

•It assists with virtual testing for ADAS and AV Systems.

•It enables integration with automotive toolchains

•PTV Vissim assists with the evaluation of automated driving functions

Starting price

Free

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PTV Vissim reviews

Overall rating

4.9

/5

16

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Rating breakdown
  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Features
  • Customer support
  • Likelihood to recommend9.12/10
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Pros
“Very useful and full of options. A really remarkable software for transport analysts or specialists.”
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Pietro H.

Assessor

“Power to realistically model field traffic conditions with a great precision and fidelity. Also, numerous ways to model advanced traffic control operations.”
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Aleksandar S.

Associate Professor

“I've been using Vissim over 20 years and it is continually one of the best tools for realistic modeling of traffic flows.”
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Aleksandar S.

Associate Professor

Cons
“My current license does not include the Dynamic Assignment feature, which restricts me to static modeling only.”
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Pedro S.

Manager

“Novice users could get lost in many options that the software offers. Initial learning investment is needed for new users to catch up with software capabilities.”
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Aleksandar S.

Associate Professor

“The interface, which is not very appeasing and is often very confusing and counterintuitive, lacking identifiable symbols.”

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Who uses PTV Vissim?

Based on 16 verified user reviews.

Company size

Small Businesses

Enterprises

Midsize Businesses

Top industries

Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
Civil Engineering
Government Administration
Higher Education
Others

Use cases

Simulation

PTV Vissim's key features

Most critical features, based on insights from PTV Vissim users:

Reporting/Analytics
Data visualization
Mathematical modeling
Direct manipulation
Stochastic modeling
Continuous modeling

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API
Data import/export
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Modeling & simulation
Multiple projects
Third-Party integrations
Version control

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User opinions about PTV Vissim price and value

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To see what individual users think of PTV Vissim's price and value, check out the review snippets below.

“Very useful and full of options. A really remarkable software for transport analysts or specialists.”
PH

Pietro H.

Assessor

“Power to realistically model field traffic conditions with a great precision and fidelity. Also, numerous ways to model advanced traffic control operations.”
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Aleksandar S.

Associate Professor

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Integration rating: 4.0 (1)

PTV Vissim support options

Typical customers

Freelancers
Small businesses
Mid size businesses
Large enterprises

Platforms supported

Web
Android
iPhone/iPad

Support options

Email/Help Desk
FAQs/Forum
Knowledge Base

Training options

In Person
Live Online
Webinars
Documentation
Videos

PTV Vissim FAQs

Q. What type of pricing plans does PTV Vissim offer?

PTV Vissim has the following pricing plans:
Free Trial: Available | (No Credit Card required)

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Q. Who are the typical users of PTV Vissim?

PTV Vissim has the following typical customers:
Freelancers, Large Enterprises, Mid Size Business, Public Administrations, Small Business


Q. What languages does PTV Vissim support?

PTV Vissim supports the following languages:
English, German, Italian, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Chinese (Simplified), Japanese, Polish, Russian, Turkish


Q. Does PTV Vissim offer an API?

Yes, PTV Vissim has an API available for use.


Q. What level of support does PTV Vissim offer?

PTV Vissim offers the following support options:
Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base

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