XFOIL Alternatives

Apps similar to XFOIL include xflr5, which is free and open source. Other options are javafoil, QBlade and Profili 2. In total there are four apps like XFOIL for Windows and Linux.

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    XFLR5 is an analysis tool for airfoils, wings and planes operating at low Reynolds Numbers. It includes:

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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    JavaFoil is a new implementation of my previous CalcFoil program. Like SimProp, CalcFoil was written solely for my web pages using the "C" language.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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    QBlade is an open source wind turbine calculation software, which integrates XFOIL/XFLR5 functionality, and allows the user to rapidly design custom airfoils and compute their performance polars and integrate into rotor design and simulation.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  4. Profili 2 icon
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    Profili is a software developed to help the 'do it yourself' modelers. This new version can assist you in: Searching for the right airfoil for your application Creating new airfoils Analyzing the airfoil aerodynamic and more.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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