Basix
6.8#27 in physics simulation softwareFree planFree planLinuxmacOS
VisitBasix vs myPhysicsLab
myPhysicsLab
7.5#4 in physics simulation softwareFree planFree planWebLinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Basix | myPhysicsLab |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| License | The Basix source code is available under the MIT license. | The software is open source under the Apache 2.0 License, and its source code is available on GitHub. |
| Purpose | Basix is a finite element definition and tabulation runtime library. | myPhysicsLab provides interactive, real-time animated physics simulations that users can change by dragging objects and adjusting parameters. |
| Support | Users can report bugs through the GitHub issue tracker and ask usage questions on the FEniCS discourse group. | The author identifies himself as Erik Neumann and provides an email address on the home page; no support plan is listed there. |
Basix plans
- Free / open sourceFree
myPhysicsLab plans
- Free and open sourceFree
Pick Basix if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
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.