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The best Numerical Computation alternative to Fortran is Julia, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't work for you, our users have ranked more than 10 alternatives to Fortran, but unfortunately only two of them are Numerical Computation Software.

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Fortran (previously FORTRAN, derived from Formula Translating System) is a general-purpose, imperative programming language that is especially suited to numeric computation and scientific computing.

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Fortran alternatives page was last updated Apr 27, 2024
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    Julia

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    Julia is a high-level, high-performance dynamic programming language for technical computing, with syntax that is familiar to users of other technical computing environments. It provides a sophisticated compiler, distributed parallel execution, numerical accuracy, and an...

    49 Julia alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Julia Features

    1.  Parallel Computing
    2.  Compiled Language
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    Wolfram Language

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    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...

    113 Wolfram Language alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • BSD
    • openSUSE
    • FreeBSD
    • OpenSolaris
    • NetBSD
    • OpenBSD

    Properties

    1.  Ad-free

    Features

    1.  Support for scripting
    2.  Data visualization
    3.  Data analytics
    4.  Symbolic Computation
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    • Wolfram Language is the most popular Web-based alternative to Fortran.

    • Wolfram Language is Free and ProprietaryFortran is Free and Open Source
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