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GNU bc vs Nickle: catalog facts
GNU bc	Nickle
Free Free software from the GNU Project.	Free Free; license not specified.
Command line	Command line
Arbitrary precision arithmetic Scriptable, with C-like syntax	Provides arbitrary-precision integers, rationals, and floating-point real numbers. Supports scripting and prototyping numeric algorithms.
Terse syntax unfamiliar to casual users Text-only, no graphing or symbolic maths	Some language features, including parametric polymorphism, are not implemented
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 8, 2026

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