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Maxima vs SolveSpace

A side-by-side look at Maxima and SolveSpace. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Maxima

Maxima

Education & Reference

Maxima is an open-source computer algebra system that provides symbolic computation capabilities. It can manipulate mathematical expressions, differentiate and integrate functions, solve equations, work with matrices, graphs, and more. Useful for STEM fields like math, engineering, physics.

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SolveSpace

SolveSpace

Development

SolveSpace is a free, open source 2D and 3D CAD software for designing and analyzing mechanical designs and assemblies. It has an intuitive user interface with key features like constraint-based sketching, extruding, dimensioning, sectioning, and visualization.

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