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SageMathGNU Octave
Free

Free and open source under the GPL.

 Free

Free software under the GNU General Public 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
  • Runs many Matlab scripts without changes
  • Built-in 2D and 3D plotting
  • Windows needs the Windows Subsystem for Linux
  • Large install with a learning curve
  • Compatibility with Matlab is partial, not complete
  • No equivalent of Matlab's commercial toolboxes beyond community packages
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: GPL License: GPL
No account needed No account needed
Works offline Works offline

Checked September 24, 2026

Checked October 1, 2026

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