FormulaDesk Math Alternatives

FormulaDesk Math is described as 'Excel add-in that brings real symbolic math to Excel. View formulas as equations, plot formulas…instantly. All the tools that engineers and students need every day, now inside Excel' and is an app in the education & reference category. There are more than 50 alternatives to FormulaDesk Math for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Microsoft Excel and Web-based apps. The best FormulaDesk Math alternative is Mathematica. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try SciPy or Maxima. Other great apps like FormulaDesk Math are fxSolver, NumPy, wxMaxima and Calcpad.

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  2. SciPy icon

    SciPy

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    SciPy is a collection of mathematical algorithms and convenience functions built on NumPy. It adds significant power to Python by providing the user with high-level commands and classes for manipulating and visualizing data.

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  4. Maxima icon

    Maxima

     75 likes

    Maxima is a system for the manipulation of symbolic and numerical expressions, including differentiation, integration, Taylor series, Laplace transforms, ordinary differential equations, systems of linear equations, polynomials, and sets, lists, vectors, matrices, and tensors.

    31 Maxima alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Xmaxima interface running Maxima 5.28
     
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    fxSolver

     60 likes

    Online math solver, equation editor and database, graphing calculator and science/engineering problem helper.

    151 fxSolver alternatives

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    Solver page
     
  7. NumPy icon

    NumPy

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    NumPy is the fundamental package for scientific computing in Python. It is a Python library that provides a multidimensional array object, various derived objects (such as masked arrays and matrices), and an assortment of routines for fast operations on arrays, including...

    52 NumPy alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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  8. wxMaxima icon

    wxMaxima

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    wxMaxima is a document based interface for the computer algebra system Maxima. wxMaxima provides menus and dialogs for many common maxima commands, autocompletion, inline plots and simple animations.

    41 wxMaxima alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Flathub
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  10. Calcpad icon

    Calcpad

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    Calcpad is a lightweight mathematical platform for cloud and desktop. It parses simple text scripts and converts them into professional Html reports. Supports complex numbers, variables, functions, graphing, units and numerical methods.

    45 Calcpad alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    Design of RC column
     
  11. Maple icon

    Maple

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    Maple is a general-purpose commercial computer algebra system. Users can enter mathematics in traditional mathematical notation. Custom user interfaces can also be created. There is support for numeric computations, to arbitrary precision, as well as symbolic computation and...

    50 Maple alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Maple 12 Interface
     
  12. SMath Studio icon

    SMath Studio

     34 likes

    SMath Studio is a math program with 'paper'-like interface and numerous computing features. It has an ability to work with systems, matrices, vectors, complex numbers, infinities and fractions. SMath Studio includes integrated mathematical reference book.

    22 SMath Studio alternatives

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    • Freemium
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    • Online
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    PTC Mathcad

     25 likes

    Engineering calculation software developed by PTC Inc., designed to perform and share complex calculations. Drives innovation and productivity in product development, allows for easy data analysis and sharing. Integration with CAD and supports custom functions.

    40 PTC Mathcad alternatives

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    • Paid
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    • Windows
    Splash screen
     
  14. Kutools for Excel icon

    Kutools for Excel

     7 likes

    Adds over 300 advanced tools to Excel, enabling batch processing, data merging, and one-click tasks like removing blanks, renaming files, and organizing large datasets for efficient spreadsheet management in professional or personal use cases.

    26 Kutools for Excel alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • Microsoft Excel
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  15. Wolfram Language icon

    Wolfram Language

     5 likes

    Wolfram Language is a symbolic language, deliberately designed with the breadth and unity needed to develop powerful programs quickly. By integrating high-level forms—like Image, GeoPolygon or Molecule—along with advanced superfunctions—such as ImageIdentify or...

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    • Free
    • Proprietary (MIT)

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