myPhysicsLab
7.5#4 in physics simulation softwareFree planFree planWebLinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
VisitmyPhysicsLab vs PySWMM
What both publish
| Fact | myPhysicsLab | PySWMM |
|---|---|---|
| Delivery mode | hybrid | desktop |
| 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 project describes PySWMM as an interface to USEPA SWMM5 and its repository lists PySWMM, SWMM-TOOLKIT, and SWMM5 as layered components. |
| License | The software is open source under the Apache 2.0 License, and its source code is available on GitHub. | The project describes its license as permissive BSD-2-Clause. |
| Purpose | myPhysicsLab provides interactive, real-time animated physics simulations that users can change by dragging objects and adjusting parameters. | PySWMM provides Python access to the SWMM data model for stormwater modeling. |
| Support | The author identifies himself as Erik Neumann and provides an email address on the home page; no support plan is listed there. | The project directs users with bugs or support questions to GitHub Discussions and its issue tracker. |
myPhysicsLab plans
- Free and open sourceFree
PySWMM plans
- PySWMMFree
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 PySWMM if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.