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SymPy vs Xfig

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

SymPy

SymPy

Development

SymPy is an open-source Python library for symbolic mathematics. It provides computer algebra capabilities to manipulate mathematical expressions, calculate limits, solve equations, perform symbolic integration and differentiation, and more.

mathematicssymbolic-mathcomputer-algebra
Xfig

Xfig

Photos & Graphics

Xfig is an open-source vector graphics editor used to draw diagrams and figures. It supports objects like circles, boxes, lines, spline curves, text, etc. and can export to formats like PDF and PostScript. Common uses are drawing diagrams like flowcharts, UML diagrams, network maps, etc.

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