myPhysicsLab
7.5#4 in physics simulation softwareFree planFree planWebLinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
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PhysicsHub
6.3#50 in physics simulation softwareFree planFree planWeb
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | myPhysicsLab | PhysicsHub |
|---|---|---|
| Audience | The simulations include explanations of their underlying mathematics and the site describes the project as an online science museum effort. | Simulations are tagged for middle school, high school, university, or tool and demo levels. |
| Authoring tools | Yes | Yes |
| Delivery mode | hybrid | web |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | The maker documents sharing simulation URLs by email and customizing simulations with JavaScript; it does not list third-party integrations on the pages reviewed. | The site credits p5.js and Nature of Code for some simulation concepts; it does not identify product integrations on the pages reviewed. |
| Lesson library | Yes | Yes |
| License | The software is open source under the Apache 2.0 License, and its source code is available on GitHub. | The site says the project is released under the MIT License. |
| Purpose | myPhysicsLab provides interactive, real-time animated physics simulations that users can change by dragging objects and adjusting parameters. | PhysicsHub is a web application that helps students understand physics through interactive simulations and accessible theory. |
| Simulation library | The site lists around 50 simulations, including pendulums, springs, collisions, roller coasters, and rigid-body examples. | The site lists 18 simulations spanning topics including kinematics, dynamics, gravity, collisions, optics, and electromagnetism. |
myPhysicsLab plans
- Free and open sourceFree
PhysicsHub plans
- Free foreverFree
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.
Pick PhysicsHub if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.