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GNU bcbc
Free

Free software from the GNU Project.

 Free

Free and open source under the BSD 2-Clause license.

Command line Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line
  • Arbitrary precision arithmetic
  • Scriptable, with C-like syntax
  • Implements POSIX bc with GNU extensions
  • Includes dc functionality
  • Terse syntax unfamiliar to casual users
  • Text-only, no graphing or symbolic maths
  • Uses a command-line interface
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License not stated License: BSD-2-Clause
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 1, 2026

Checked October 8, 2026

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