GNU FisicaLab
7.0#17 in physics simulation softwareFree planFree planLinuxWindows
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myPhysicsLab
7.5#4 in physics simulation softwareFree planFree planWebLinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
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| Fact | GNU FisicaLab | myPhysicsLab |
|---|---|---|
| 3D visuals | No | No |
| Authoring tools | Yes | Yes |
| Delivery mode | desktop | hybrid |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Lesson library | Yes | Yes |
| License | FisicaLab is free software distributed under the GNU General Public License version 3 or, at the user's option, any later version. | The software is open source under the Apache 2.0 License, and its source code is available on GitHub. |
| Purpose | FisicaLab is an educational application for solving physics problems while leaving the mathematical details to the program. | myPhysicsLab provides interactive, real-time animated physics simulations that users can change by dragging objects and adjusting parameters. |
| Support | The fisicalab-discusion mailing list is for user help with using and installing the program; bug-fisicalab is for development discussion, improvement 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. |
GNU FisicaLab plans
- GNU FisicaLabFree
myPhysicsLab plans
- Free and open sourceFree
Pick GNU FisicaLab if…
FisicaLab suits learners who want to work through problems across its listed physics topics while focusing on the concepts. It may also suit users who prefer SI or English units and a grid-based problem setup.
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.