Plato
5.7#13 in generative design softwareFree planFree planLinux
VisitPlato vs TopOpt
What both publish
| Fact | Plato | TopOpt |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA | Kongens Lyngby, Denmark |
Plato plans
- Open source versionFree
- Licensed versionPriced on request
TopOpt plans
- Free MATLAB and COMSOL photonics codesFree
- Free MATLAB code for buckling optimizationFree
- Free MATLAB code for minimum-compliance problemsFree
- TopOpt apps and softwareFree
Pick Plato if…
Plato suits designers and researchers working on topology or shape optimization who can use a Linux command-line application. The listed Government Use license is intended for eligible U.S. government agencies and contractors.
Pick TopOpt if…
TopOpt suits engineering students and newcomers studying topology optimization, as well as users working with optimization code and frameworks. Its interactive apps and code target different levels of exploration and computational work.