ASCEND
6.9#23 in physics simulation softwareFree planFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
VisitASCEND vs myPhysicsLab
myPhysicsLab
7.5#4 in physics simulation softwareFree planFree planWebLinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | ASCEND | myPhysicsLab |
|---|---|---|
| Authoring tools | Yes | Yes |
| Data export | Yes | Yes |
| Delivery mode | desktop | hybrid |
| Founded | 1978 | 2001 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| License | ASCEND is released under the General Public License. | The software is open source under the Apache 2.0 License, and its source code is available on GitHub. |
| Purpose | ASCEND solves systems of equations and is aimed at engineers and scientists. | myPhysicsLab provides interactive, real-time animated physics simulations that users can change by dragging objects and adjusting parameters. |
| Support | The site invites users to report bugs, contact the team, and contribute models and other work. | The author identifies himself as Erik Neumann and provides an email address on the home page; no support plan is listed there. |
ASCEND plans
- ASCENDFree
myPhysicsLab plans
- Free and open sourceFree
Pick ASCEND if…
ASCEND suits engineers and scientists modeling systems of equations, optimization problems, or dynamic systems. It may also fit users working on thermodynamics problems or automating models with Python scripts.
Pick myPhysicsLab if…
It suits learners and educators exploring physics concepts, as well as developers who want to customize interactive simulations. Users can also download versions for offline viewing.