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Free42 vs Scalar Scientific Calculator

A side-by-side look at Free42 and Scalar Scientific Calculator. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Free42

Free42

Office & Productivity

Free42 is an open-source programmable calculator app designed to emulate the HP-42S calculator. It provides RPN mode, programming capability, expandability via packages, and accurate emulation of the original HP-42S.

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Scalar Scientific Calculator

Scalar Scientific Calculator

Education & Reference

Scalar Scientific Calculator is a free and open-source calculus software designed for studying and teaching higher level mathematics. It features a clean interface and has advanced matrix and plotting capabilities, as well as support for symbolic math.

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