FEST-3D
7.2#7 in physics simulation softwareFree planFree planLinuxmacOS
VisitFEST-3D vs myPhysicsLab
myPhysicsLab
7.5#4 in physics simulation softwareFree planFree planWebLinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | FEST-3D | myPhysicsLab |
|---|---|---|
| 3D visuals | Yes | No |
| Authoring tools | Yes | Yes |
| Data export | Yes | Yes |
| Delivery mode | desktop | hybrid |
| Headquarters | Chennai, India | Seattle, Washington, USA |
| Lesson library | Yes | Yes |
| Offline access | Yes | Yes |
| Purpose | FEST-3D is a Fortran 90 finite-volume solver for Navier–Stokes equations on structured grids, developed for aerodynamic flow problems. | myPhysicsLab provides interactive, real-time animated physics simulations that users can change by dragging objects and adjusting parameters. |
| Support | The homepage lists [email protected] as the project contact email. | The author identifies himself as Erik Neumann and provides an email address on the home page; no support plan is listed there. |
FEST-3D plans
- Free and open sourceFree
myPhysicsLab plans
- Free and open sourceFree
Pick FEST-3D if…
FEST-3D suits students and researchers working on aerodynamic flow simulations who can build and run scientific software on Linux or macOS. Its tutorials provide cases for learning and verification.
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.