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Algodoo vs COMSOL Multiphysics

Algodoo

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COMSOL Multiphysics

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FigureAlgodooCOMSOL Multiphysics
Price fromFree—
Free planYes—
Free trial—Yes
Open source——
Web—Yes
WindowsYesYes
macOSYesYes
Linux—Yes
iOSYes—
API—Yes
Self-hosted—Yes
Plans published32
Spec score · Physics Simulation Software8.2 (#25)8.9 (#2)
Authoring toolsYesYes
Delivery modehybriddesktop
Founded20071986
Free planYesNo
HeadquartersUmeå, SwedenStockholm, Sweden
Lesson libraryYesYes
PurposeAlgodoo is 2D simulation software for making interactive scenes, exploring physics, building inventions, designing games, and experimenting in science classes.COMSOL Multiphysics simulates designs, devices, and processes across engineering, manufacturing, and scientific research.
3D visualsNoYes

Plans

Algodoo

  • iPadPrice not published
  • Algodoo for Mac and PCFree
  • Algodoo for iPadPrice not published

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COMSOL Multiphysics

  • Perpetual license (commercial or academic; license type chosen by quotation)Priced on request
  • Term license (commercial or academic; license type chosen by quotation)Priced on request

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In their own words

Algodoo

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COMSOL Multiphysics

COMSOL Multiphysics is desktop software for simulating designs, devices, and processes in engineering, manufacturing, and scientific research. It supports single-physics and fully coupled multiphysics models, including user-defined physics descriptions and equations. Model Builder covers work from geometry and CAD through physics modeling, meshing, studies, optimization, solving, and visualization. Supported fields include electromagnetics, structural mechanics, acoustics, fluid flow, heat transfer, and chemical reactions.

Model Manager provides version control, storage, search, collaboration, permissions, and support for local or remote server databases. Application Builder lets experts create custom simulation interfaces for collaborators and customers; deploying those applications requires COMSOL Server or COMSOL Compiler. Interfacing products include LiveLink for MATLAB, Simulink, and Excel, as well as CAD links or import tools. The software supports Windows, macOS, and Linux, with offline access, authoring tools, 3D visuals, and data export. It is paid, with pricing on request, and a free trial is available. Customers contact COMSOL to evaluate requirements and choose a license; a sales representative responds within one business day.

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