The following tables provide a comparison of computer algebra systems (CAS). A CAS is a package comprising a set of algorithms for performing symbolic manipulations on algebraic objects, a language to implement them, and an environment in which to use the language. A CAS may include a user interface and graphics capability, and to be effective may require a large library of algorithms, efficient data structures, and a fast kernel.
General
These computer algebra systems are sometimes combined with "front end" programs that provide a better user interface, such as the general-purpose GNU TeXmacs.
Functionality Below is a summary of significantly developed symbolic functionality in each of the systems.
^ via SymPy ^ via qepcad optional package
Those which do not "edit equations" may have a GUI, plotting, ASCII graphic formulae and math font printing. The ability to generate plaintext files is also a sought-after feature because it allows a work to be understood by people who do not have a computer algebra system installed.
Operating system support The software can run under their respective operating systems natively without emulation. Some systems must be compiled first using an appropriate compiler for the source language and target platform. For some platforms, only older releases of the software may be available.
Graphing calculators Some graphing calculators have CAS features.
See also Category:Computer algebra systems Comparison of statistical packages List of information graphics software List of numerical-analysis software List of numerical libraries List of open-source mathematical libraries List of statistical software Mathematical software Web-based simulation
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