COMSOL Multiphysics
7.7#2 in physics simulation softwareWebAPILinuxmacOS
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myPhysicsLab
7.5#4 in physics simulation softwareFree planFree planWebLinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
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| Fact | COMSOL Multiphysics | myPhysicsLab |
|---|---|---|
| 3D visuals | Yes | No |
| Authoring tools | Yes | Yes |
| Data export | Yes | Yes |
| Delivery mode | desktop | hybrid |
| Founded | 1986 | 2001 |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Headquarters | Stockholm, Sweden | Seattle, Washington, USA |
| Integrations | Interfacing products include LiveLink for MATLAB, Simulink, and Excel, plus CAD links or import tools for SOLIDWORKS, Inventor, AutoCAD, Revit, Solid Edge, CATIA, and ECAD. | The maker documents sharing simulation URLs by email and customizing simulations with JavaScript; it does not list third-party integrations on the pages reviewed. |
| Lesson library | Yes | Yes |
| Offline access | Yes | Yes |
| Purpose | COMSOL Multiphysics simulates designs, devices, and processes across engineering, manufacturing, and scientific research. | myPhysicsLab provides interactive, real-time animated physics simulations that users can change by dragging objects and adjusting parameters. |
| Support | To contact support, users must sign in with a COMSOL Access account; license options include technical support during the term or the first 12 months of a perpetual license. | The author identifies himself as Erik Neumann and provides an email address on the home page; no support plan is listed there. |
COMSOL Multiphysics plans
- Perpetual license (commercial or academic; license type chosen by quotation)Priced on request
- Term license (commercial or academic; license type chosen by quotation)Priced on request
myPhysicsLab plans
- Free and open sourceFree
Pick COMSOL Multiphysics if…
COMSOL Multiphysics suits engineers, scientists, technical enterprises, research labs, and universities working with simulations. Its modeling and collaboration tools also support teams sharing finished applications with colleagues or clients.
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.