Mathics Alternatives

Mathics is described as 'General purpose computer algebra system (CAS) and designed to be a free, light-weight alternative to Mathematica. It's programmable using a Mathematica like language and uses a web interface for user interaction' and is an app in the education & reference category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Mathics for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Web-based, Mac and iPhone apps. The best Mathics alternative is SageMath, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Mathics are Mathematica, Calcpad, PTC Mathcad and Wolfram Language.

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Mathics is a general purpose computer algebra system (CAS) and designed to be a free, light-weight alternative to Mathematica. It's programmable using a Mathematica like language and uses a web interface for user...

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Mathics alternatives page was last updated Jun 21, 2023
  1. SageMath icon
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    SageMath is a free open-source mathematics software system licensed under the GPL. It builds on top of many existing open-source packages: NumPy, SciPy, matplotlib, Sympy, Maxima, GAP, FLINT, R and many more.

    63 SageMath alternatives
    Dynamically visualize effects of of parameters on calculations with Interact

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Symbolic Computation
    2.  Calculus solving
    3.  CAS
    4.  Python-based
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Currency Conversion
    7.  Portable
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  No registration required
    SageMath iconMathics Icon

    SageMath VS Mathics

    Is SageMath a good alternative to Mathics?
     
    • SageMath is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Mathics.

    • SageMath is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Mathics.

    • SageMath is Free and Open SourceMathics is also Free and Open Source
    • SageMath is LightweightMathics is not according to our users
  2. Mathematica icon
     156 likes

    Definitive technical computing system spanning machine learning and neural networks, data science, visualizations and much more.

    78 Mathematica alternatives
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    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online

    Mathematica Features

    1.  Symbolic Computation
    2.  Calculus solving
    3.  Equation solving
    4.  Constructive geometry
    5.  CAS
    6.  Graphical component
    Mathematica iconMathics Icon

    Mathematica VS Mathics

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    • Mathematica is the most popular commercial alternative to Mathics.

    • Mathematica is Paid and ProprietaryMathics is Free and Open Source
  3. Calcpad icon
     7 likes

    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.

    40 Calcpad alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Numerical Methods
    2.  HTML Reporting
    3. Microsoft Word icon  Export to Word
    4.  Unit converter
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Portable
    9.  WYSIWYG Support
    Calcpad iconMathics Icon

    Calcpad VS Mathics

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  4. PTC Mathcad icon
     25 likes

    Mathcad is engineering calculation software that drives innovation and offers significant process productivity advantages for product development and engineering design projects.

    40 PTC Mathcad alternatives
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    License model

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    Platforms

    • Windows

    PTC Mathcad Features

    1.  WYSIWYG Support
    PTC Mathcad iconMathics Icon

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  5. Wolfram Language icon
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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...

    114 Wolfram Language alternatives

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

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

    Wolfram Language Features

    1.  Support for scripting
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Data visualization
    4.  Data analytics
    5.  Symbolic Computation
    Wolfram Language iconMathics Icon

    Wolfram Language VS Mathics

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  6. Ascend icon
     8 likes

    ASCEND is a free open-source software program for solving small to very large mathematical models. ASCEND can solve systems of non-linear equations, linear and nonlinear optimisation problems, and dynamic systems expressed in the form of differential/algebraic equations.

    41 Ascend alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Ascend Features

    1.  Optimization
    2.  Equation solving
    Ascend iconMathics Icon

    Ascend VS Mathics

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  7. OpenAxiom icon
     7 likes

    OpenAxiom, fork of Axiom , is an open source platform for symbolic, algebraic, and numerical computations. It offers an interactive environment, an expressive programming language, a compiler, a large set of mathematical libraries of interest...

    24 OpenAxiom alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux

    OpenAxiom Features

    1.  CAS
    OpenAxiom iconMathics Icon

    OpenAxiom VS Mathics

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  8. MathStudio icon
     8 likes

    MathStudio, formerly SpaceTime, is the most comprehensive math app available for mobile devices. Whether you need a simple calculator to do your finances or a replacement for your TI graphing calculator, MathStudio is the most powerful and versatile calculator available on the...

    53 MathStudio alternatives
    MathStudio screenshot 1

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Online
    • iPad
    • iPhone

    MathStudio Features

    1.  Calculus solving
    2.  CAS
    MathStudio iconMathics Icon

    MathStudio VS Mathics

    Is MathStudio a good alternative to Mathics?
     
    • MathStudio is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to Mathics.

    • MathStudio is Paid and ProprietaryMathics is Free and Open Source
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    SymbolicC++ uses C++ and object-oriented programming to develop a computer algebra system. Object-oriented programming is an approach to software design that is based on classes rather than procedures. This approach maximizes modularity and information hiding.

    25 SymbolicC++ alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux

    SymbolicC++ Features

    1.  CAS
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  10.  7 likes

    Cadabra is a computer algebra system (CAS) designed specifically for the solution of problems encountered in field theory. It has extensive functionality for tensor computer algebra, tensor polynomial simplification including multi-term symmetries, fermions and anti-commuting...

    24 Cadabra alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux

    Cadabra Features

    1.  CAS
    Mathics Icon

    Cadabra VS Mathics

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  11. Singular icon
     6 likes

    Singular is an open source computer algebra system for polynomial computations, with special emphasis on commutative and non-commutative algebra, algebraic geometry, and singularity theory.

    25 Singular alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux

    Singular Features

    1.  CAS
    Singular iconMathics Icon

    Singular VS Mathics

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  12. Swift Calcs icon
     17 likes

    The Collaborative Computational Notebook Built for Modern Engineering. Enter math as it appears on paper, get instantaneous results, and share your calculations with colleagues and clients. No special syntax, no software, no headaches, no kidding.

    47 Swift Calcs alternatives
    Swift Calcs screenshot 1

    License model

    Platforms

    • Online

    Swift Calcs Features

    1.  Symbolic Computation
    2.  Equation solving
    3.  Formula Builder
    4.  Transformation toolbox
    Swift Calcs iconMathics Icon

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