MATLAB AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Calculators

The best Calculator alternative to MATLAB is SageMath, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to MATLAB and 16 are Calculators so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Calculator alternatives to MATLAB are fxSolver, LabPlot, Calcpad and MathStudio.

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  1. SageMath icon

    SageMath

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    SageMath is a free open-source mathematics software system licensed under the GPL. It builds on top of many existing open-source packages: NumPy, SciPy, matplotlib, Sympy, Maxima, GAP, FLINT, R and many more.

    65 SageMath alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • US flagUnited States
    Dynamically visualize effects of of parameters on calculations with Interact
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  2. fxSolver icon

    fxSolver

     60 likes

    Online math solver, equation editor and database, graphing calculator and science/engineering problem helper.

    158 fxSolver alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU
    Solver page
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  4. LabPlot icon

    LabPlot

     17 likes

    LabPlot is a free, open source and cross-platform Data Visualization and Analysis software accessible to everyone and trusted by professionals.

    42 LabPlot alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Haiku
    • FreeBSD
    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU
    LabPlot screenshot 1
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  5. Calcpad icon

    Calcpad

     10 likes

    Calcpad is a lightweight mathematical platform for cloud and desktop. It parses simple text scripts and converts them into professional Html reports. Supports complex numbers, variables, functions, graphing, units and numerical methods.

    52 Calcpad alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • BG flagBulgaria
    • European Union flagEU
    Design of RC column
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  6. MathStudio icon

    MathStudio

     8 likes

    MathStudio, formerly SpaceTime, is the most comprehensive math app available for mobile devices. Whether you need a simple calculator to do your finances or a replacement for your TI graphing calculator, MathStudio is the most powerful and versatile calculator available on the...

    53 MathStudio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Online
    • iPad
    • iPhone
    • US flagUnited States
    MathStudio screenshot 1
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  8. Giac/Xcas icon

    Giac/Xcas

     9 likes

    Giac/Xcas is a free computer algebra system for Windows, Mac OS X and Linux/Unix

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Giac/Xcas screenshot 1
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  9. Magma icon

    Magma

     1 like

    A software package designed to solve computationally hard problems in algebra, number theory, geometry and combinatorics.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  10. DYsolve Math Solver icon

    DYsolve Math Solver

     2 likes

    Dysolve is a notepad-style math solver that performs complex mathematical and engineering calculations. It is a user-friendly alternative to software like Matlab or Mathcad, allowing users to create calculation documents on their smartphones.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • Mac
    DYsolve Math Solver screenshot 1
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  11. Z

    z3

     3 likes

    Z3 is a theorem prover from Microsoft Research.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • WebAssembly
    • C (programming language)
    • Python
    • C++
    • Java
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  12. Addi icon

    Addi

     7 likes

    Java based and open sourced version of matlab and octave

    Getting more and more compatible over time.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Android
    Addi screenshot 1
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  13. TI-Nspire CX CAS Student Software icon

    TI-Nspire CX CAS Student Software

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    Powerful computer software with a Computer Algebra System (CAS) that satisfies maths and science curriculum needs from middle school through college.

    4 TI-Nspire CX CAS Student Software alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • US flagUnited States
    TI-Nspire CX CAS Student Software screenshot 1
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  14. Derive icon

    Derive

     1 like

    Derive 6.1: Powerful system for doing symbolic and numeric mathematics. This application is no longer available or supported.

    66 Derive alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Derive screenshot 1
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