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Open source alternatives to commercial software like MatLab, Maple, and Mathematica include FreeMat and Octave, both of which are noted for their Matlab-like capabilities. Octave is particularly recognized for its utility in control analysis, although it lacks Computer Algebra System (CAS) functionality, which is a feature of Maxima. Maxima, primarily written in LISP, is suggested as a suitable replacement for Mathematica and Maple, especially for users needing CAS features. It can be integrated with TeXmacs or Emacs for LaTeX output, enhancing its usability for mathematical documentation. Overall, while Octave serves well as a Matlab alternative, Maxima is recommended for those requiring advanced symbolic computation.
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Anyone know of any open source alternatives to MatLab, Maple, Mathematica, etc.?
 
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FreeMat and Octave are two Matlab-ish programs that I've used.
 
octave is pretty good.
 
I created a thread awhile back dealing with the best math-related OSS available (in my opinion):

https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=73462

Maxima is mostly written in LISP and it's possible to use TeXmacs or Emacs to view it's output in LaTeX. Take a look at some of the screenshots I made.

Maxima is best suited as a replacement for Mathematica and Maple as it's missing a few (many) features that Matlab offers.
 
I used octave not to long ago to do some control analysis. I'll have to check out maxima.
 
dduardo said:
I used octave not to long ago to do some control analysis. I'll have to check out maxima.

Octave is decent, but it doesn't have CAS functionality, like Maxima does. I would suggest that Octave be used as Matlab replacement.
 
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