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SageMathFriCAS
Free

Free and open source under the GPL.

 Free

Free and open source under a modified BSD license.

Windows, macOS, Linux Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line
  • Combines many mathematics libraries behind one Python-based language
  • Free alternative to Mathematica, Maple and Matlab
  • Powerful symbolic mathematics engine
  • Strongly typed mathematical language
  • Windows needs the Windows Subsystem for Linux
  • Large install with a learning curve
  • Command-line interface rather than a modern GUI
  • Niche audience of mathematicians and researchers
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: GPL License: BSD-3-Clause
No account needed No account needed
Works offline Works offline

Checked September 24, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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