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Free

Free and open source under the MIT license. The EBRAINS-hosted version requires a free…

 Free

Free to download and use, with source code published.

Linux, Web Windows, macOS, Linux, Web
  • Builds spiking neuronal networks without writing simulator code
  • Displays network activity in graphs and tables
  • Simple language designed for learners
  • Desktop and browser versions
  • NEST Simulator or another compatible simulator is required to execute networks.
  • The EBRAINS-hosted version requires a free account.
  • Large models can run slowly compared with general-purpose simulation code
  • Its own language must be learned
Downloadable app, Web application Downloadable app, Web application
Open source Open source
License: MIT License: GPL-2.0
Account needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked October 8, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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