Maxima — Numerical Analysis (Open Source)

Maxima is an open-source Numerical Analysis solution from Maxima project. Compare it against 59 other Numerical Analysis tools on FreeSoftwareX — by features, licensing and price — and request a quote or demo free in 2026.

What is Maxima?

Maxima is open source — its source code is publicly available and free to use, modify and self-host, usually with an active community and no licensing fees. It is categorised under Numerical Analysis and published by Maxima project. Buyers typically evaluate Maxima when they need a dependable Numerical Analysis option and want to weigh the trade-offs between free, open-source and paid tools before committing.

Maxima alternatives

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Frequently asked questions

Is Maxima free?
Yes. Maxima is open source and free to use, with no purchase cost for the core product.
What are the best Maxima alternatives?
Popular Numerical Analysis alternatives to Maxima include Analytica, Armadillo, COMSOL Multiphysics, Ch. See the full list of Numerical Analysis on FreeSoftwareX.
What type of software is Maxima?
Maxima is an open-source Numerical Analysis tool developed by Maxima project.

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