myPhysicsLab
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VisitmyPhysicsLab vs PyMPDATA
What both publish
| Fact | myPhysicsLab | PyMPDATA |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| License | The software is open source under the Apache 2.0 License, and its source code is available on GitHub. | PyMPDATA and PyMPDATA-examples are free/libre open-source packages released under the GNU GPL v3 license. |
| Purpose | myPhysicsLab provides interactive, real-time animated physics simulations that users can change by dragging objects and adjusting parameters. | PyMPDATA is a Numba-accelerated Python implementation of MPDATA for numerically solving generalized convection-diffusion and transport equations. |
| Support | The author identifies himself as Erik Neumann and provides an email address on the home page; no support plan is listed there. | The maintainers recommend GitHub Discussions for help understanding, using, and extending the code, and the GitHub issue tracker for reporting incorrect, unintuitive, or undocumented behavior. |
myPhysicsLab plans
- Free and open sourceFree
PyMPDATA plans
- PyMPDATAFree
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 PyMPDATA if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.