COMSOL Multiphysics
7.7#2 in physics simulation softwareWebAPILinuxmacOS
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OpenSCM Two Layer Model
6.0#70 in physics simulation softwareFree planFree planAPI
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| Fact | COMSOL Multiphysics | OpenSCM Two Layer Model |
|---|---|---|
| 3D visuals | Yes | No |
| Authoring tools | Yes | No |
| Delivery mode | desktop | desktop |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Lesson library | Yes | No |
| Offline access | Yes | Yes |
| Purpose | COMSOL Multiphysics simulates designs, devices, and processes across engineering, manufacturing, and scientific research. | The package implements two-layer, radiative-forcing-driven climate models by Held et al., Geoffroy et al. and Bloch-Johnson et al. |
| 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 project directs users with issues or feature requests to its GitHub issue tracker. |
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
OpenSCM Two Layer Model plans
- Free softwareFree
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 OpenSCM Two Layer Model if…
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