MParT
5.7#82 in physics simulation softwareAPILinuxmacOS
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myPhysicsLab
7.5#4 in physics simulation softwareFree planFree planWebLinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
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| Fact | MParT | myPhysicsLab |
|---|---|---|
| Build requirements | MParT uses CMake and requires version 3.13 or later; the documentation says it has not been tested with every version of its dependencies. | Building from source requires TypeScript, esbuild, Perl, and GNU Make. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | The project describes MParT as suitable for use in higher-level libraries such as TransportMaps and MUQ. | The maker documents sharing simulation URLs by email and customizing simulations with JavaScript; it does not list third-party integrations on the pages reviewed. |
| License | MParT is released under the BSD 3-Clause License, which permits redistribution and use in source and binary forms subject to its stated conditions. | The software is open source under the Apache 2.0 License, and its source code is available on GitHub. |
| Purpose | MParT is a multi-language toolkit for constructing and using monotone functions for measure transport and regression. | myPhysicsLab provides interactive, real-time animated physics simulations that users can change by dragging objects and adjusting parameters. |
| Support | Users can ask questions, discuss enhancements, report bugs, or request features through GitHub issues and discussions or by emailing the developers. | The author identifies himself as Erik Neumann and provides an email address on the home page; no support plan is listed there. |
MParT plans
No prices published.
myPhysicsLab plans
- Free and open sourceFree
Pick MParT 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.