Programs like Wolfram but offline

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The discussion revolves around finding offline alternatives to Wolfram Alpha, focusing on computer algebra systems (CAS) that can perform various mathematical operations. Participants share their experiences and suggest different software options that meet specific needs for integration, derivation, algebraic simplification, and other mathematical functions.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants suggest Mathematica as an offline alternative, noting it is the same company that produces Wolfram Alpha.
  • Others recommend Sage, highlighting its capability to incorporate various software packages.
  • A participant mentions searching for "computer algebra system" (CAS) as a way to find suitable programs, indicating that some CAS options are available as free software.
  • Pari-GP is proposed as a free program that includes many of the functions needed, such as arbitrary precision arithmetic.
  • Another participant points out that Mathematica is essentially Wolfram Alpha and suggests Geogebra as a different but useful tool.
  • Maple is mentioned as a program that meets many of the user's needs and includes a LaTeX converter, although it is noted that Mathematica requires an internet connection.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a range of opinions on the best offline alternatives to Wolfram Alpha, with no consensus on a single recommended program. Multiple competing views and suggestions remain throughout the discussion.

Contextual Notes

Participants have varying requirements for mathematical functions, and some suggestions depend on specific features that may not be universally available in all programs mentioned.

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Hello and sorry for the bad english.
I 'm looking for a program like wolfram alpha but offline, currently I use a program called "derive 6". It is good but it stopped updating for quite So I would like to tell me some similar program to wolfram alpha but not need connection to intenet, and that updtate or at least not very old like derive.

thanks =D
 
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MAGNIBORO said:
Hello and sorry for the bad english.
I 'm looking for a program like wolfram alpha but offline, currently I use a program called "derive 6". It is good but it stopped updating for quite So I would like to tell me some similar program to wolfram alpha but not need connection to intenet, and that updtate or at least not very old like derive.

thanks =D

Use Sage, it successfully incorporates many other software packages. It's the best thing out there.
 
MAGNIBORO said:
I 'm looking for a program like wolfram alpha but offline,

I can't make a specific recommendation, but I suggest you search on keywords "computer algebra system" (CAS). (e.g. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_computer_algebra_systems ). Some CAS programs are available as free software.
 
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Thank to all, I'll take a look at the programs and maybe I had to be a little more specific,
usually what I need is :
integration (indefinite or definite)
derivation
algebraic simplification
calculating sums ∑ and products ∏
limits
taylor expancion
gamma function
riemann zeta function
(step by step soluction)
I think that is all.

thank you very much :biggrin:
 
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Dr. Courtney said:
It depends on the features you really need. None will have them all.

The same company that makes WA also sells Mathematica, which works offline.

Also see: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_computer_algebra_systems

To be more precise, Alpha is a web based front end for the Mathematica kernel.
 
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You can try Pari-GP.
It has some if not all the functions you mentioned and can do arbitrary precision arithmetic ( no limit on the number of digits or precision).
It is a free program.
 
Mathematica IS Wolfram Alpha (and free), so that is definitely worth downloading. A different kind of math program but incredibly useful is Geogebra (also free).
 
Thanks to all who contributed.
maple has almost all the things I neeed also it has a converter to LaTex which facilitates post here, mathematica is great but it requires internet connection.
so when I do not have internet and I can not use wolfram, i use maple.
 

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