effmass
5.9#74 in physics simulation softwareLinuxmacOSWindows
Visiteffmass vs myPhysicsLab
myPhysicsLab
7.5#4 in physics simulation softwareFree planFree planWebLinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | effmass | myPhysicsLab |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| License | PyPI lists the package under the MIT License. | The software is open source under the Apache 2.0 License, and its source code is available on GitHub. |
| Purpose | effmass is a Python package for calculating effective mass from the electronic bandstructure of a semiconductor. | myPhysicsLab provides interactive, real-time animated physics simulations that users can change by dragging objects and adjusting parameters. |
| Support | The project asks users to use its GitHub issue tracker for questions, feature requests, and bug reports. | The author identifies himself as Erik Neumann and provides an email address on the home page; no support plan is listed there. |
effmass plans
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myPhysicsLab plans
- Free and open sourceFree
Pick effmass 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.