MontePy
6.4#44 in physics simulation softwareFree planFree planAPILinuxSelf-hosted
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myPhysicsLab
7.5#4 in physics simulation softwareFree planFree planWebLinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | MontePy | myPhysicsLab |
|---|---|---|
| 3D visuals | No | No |
| Authoring tools | No | Yes |
| Data export | No | Yes |
| Delivery mode | hybrid | hybrid |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Lesson library | No | Yes |
| License | The project’s GitHub repository identifies its license as MIT. | The software is open source under the Apache 2.0 License, and its source code is available on GitHub. |
| Maker | The documentation copyright is attributed to Battelle Energy Alliance LLC. | The author says he is a self-employed software engineer living in Seattle, Washington, and that he started developing the site in 2001. |
| Purpose | MontePy is a Python library for reading, editing, and writing MCNP input files. | myPhysicsLab provides interactive, real-time animated physics simulations that users can change by dragging objects and adjusting parameters. |
| Support | The project directs users to open GitHub issues for feature requests and lists an email address for questions. | The author identifies himself as Erik Neumann and provides an email address on the home page; no support plan is listed there. |
MontePy plans
- MontePyFree
myPhysicsLab plans
- Free and open sourceFree
Pick MontePy 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.