myPhysicsLab
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VisitmyPhysicsLab vs Xcos
What both publish
| Fact | myPhysicsLab | Xcos |
|---|---|---|
| Audience | The simulations include explanations of their underlying mathematics and the site describes the project as an online science museum effort. | The maker describes Xcos as suited to industrial and academic needs. |
| Authoring tools | Yes | Yes |
| Delivery mode | hybrid | desktop |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | Seattle, Washington, USA | Vélizy-Villacoublay, France |
| Lesson library | Yes | No |
| Offline access | Yes | Yes |
| Purpose | myPhysicsLab provides interactive, real-time animated physics simulations that users can change by dragging objects and adjusting parameters. | Xcos is a graphical editor for designing hybrid dynamical systems models in discrete and continuous time domains. |
| Support | The author identifies himself as Erik Neumann and provides an email address on the home page; no support plan is listed there. | The Scilab history page says the company offers professional services and support for Scilab. |
myPhysicsLab plans
- Free and open sourceFree
Xcos plans
- FreeFree
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 Xcos if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.