# Top 10 Maple Alternatives & Competitors
**Average Rating:** 4.3/5
**Total Number of Reviews:** 15
The Simulation & CAE Software solutions below are the most common alternatives that users and reviewers compare with Maple. Other important factors to consider when researching alternatives to Maple include reliability and ease of use. The best overall Maple alternative is MATLAB. Other similar apps like Maple are Mathematica, GNU Octave, SageMath, and Scilab. Maple alternatives can be found in [Simulation & CAE Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/simulation-cae) but may also be in [Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/mechanical-computer-aided-design-mcad) or [Data Science and Machine Learning Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/data-science-and-machine-learning-platforms).


## Best Paid & Free Alternatives to Maple
  - [MATLAB](https://www.g2.com/products/matlab/reviews)
  - [Mathematica](https://www.g2.com/products/mathematica/reviews)
  - [GNU Octave](https://www.g2.com/products/gnu-octave/reviews)
  - [SageMath](https://www.g2.com/products/sagemath/reviews)
  - [Scilab](https://www.g2.com/products/scilab/reviews)
  - [Inventor](https://www.g2.com/products/inventor/reviews)
  - [Autodesk Fusion](https://www.g2.com/products/autodesk-fusion/reviews)
  - [SOLIDWORKS](https://www.g2.com/products/solidworks/reviews)
  - [Designcenter Solid Edge](https://www.g2.com/products/designcenter-solid-edge/reviews)
  - [Onshape](https://www.g2.com/products/onshape/reviews)

## Top 10 Alternatives to Maple Recently Reviewed By G2 Community
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  ### 1. [MATLAB](https://www.g2.com/products/matlab/reviews)
By MathWorks
**Average Rating:** 4.5/5
**Total Reviews:** 771
MATLAB is a high-level programming and numeric computing environment widely utilized by engineers and scientists for data analysis, algorithm development, and system modeling. It offers a desktop environment optimized for iterative analysis and design processes, coupled with a programming language that directly expresses matrix and array mathematics. The Live Editor feature enables users to create scripts that integrate code, output, and formatted text within an executable notebook. Key Features and Functionality: - Data Analysis: Tools for exploring, modeling, and analyzing data. - Graphics: Functions for visualizing and exploring data through various plots and charts. - Programming: Capabilities to create scripts, functions, and classes for customized workflows. - App Building: Facilities to develop desktop and web applications. - External Language Interfaces: Integration with languages such as Python, C/C++, Fortran, and Java. - Hardware Connectivity: Support for connecting MATLAB to various hardware platforms. - Parallel Computing: Ability to perform large-scale computations and parallelize simulations using multicore desktops, GPUs, clusters, and cloud resources. - Deployment: Options to share MATLAB programs and deploy them to enterprise applications, embedded devices, and cloud environments. Primary Value and User Solutions: MATLAB streamlines complex mathematical computations and data analysis tasks, enabling users to develop algorithms and models efficiently. Its comprehensive toolboxes and interactive apps facilitate rapid prototyping and iterative design, reducing development time. The platform's scalability allows for seamless transition from research to production, supporting deployment on various systems without extensive code modifications. By integrating with multiple programming languages and hardware platforms, MATLAB provides a versatile environment that addresses the diverse needs of engineers and scientists across industries.


Reviewers say compared to Maple, MATLAB is:
- More expensive
- More usable
- Better at meeting requirements
Categories in common with Maple: [Simulation & CAE](https://www.g2.com/categories/simulation-cae)

**Compare:** [Maple vs MATLAB](https://www.g2.com/compare/matlab-vs-maple)
**Compare MATLAB with other alternatives:**
- [MATLAB vs Mathematica](https://www.g2.com/compare/matlab-vs-mathematica)
- [MATLAB vs GNU Octave](https://www.g2.com/compare/gnu-octave-vs-matlab)
- [MATLAB vs SageMath](https://www.g2.com/compare/matlab-vs-sagemath)
- [MATLAB vs Scilab](https://www.g2.com/compare/matlab-vs-scilab)
- [MATLAB vs Inventor](https://www.g2.com/compare/inventor-vs-matlab)
- [MATLAB vs Autodesk Fusion](https://www.g2.com/compare/autodesk-fusion-vs-matlab)
- [MATLAB vs SOLIDWORKS](https://www.g2.com/compare/matlab-vs-solidworks)
- [MATLAB vs Designcenter Solid Edge](https://www.g2.com/compare/designcenter-solid-edge-vs-matlab)
- [MATLAB vs Onshape](https://www.g2.com/compare/matlab-vs-onshape)

  ### 2. [Mathematica](https://www.g2.com/products/mathematica/reviews)
By Wolfram Research
**Average Rating:** 4.1/5
**Total Reviews:** 86
Mathematica is a computational software program based on symbolic mathematics, developed by Wolfram Research.


Reviewers say compared to Maple, Mathematica is:
- More expensive
Categories in common with Maple: [Simulation & CAE](https://www.g2.com/categories/simulation-cae)

**Compare:** [Maple vs Mathematica](https://www.g2.com/compare/maple-vs-mathematica)
**Compare Mathematica with other alternatives:**
- [Mathematica vs MATLAB](https://www.g2.com/compare/matlab-vs-mathematica)
- [Mathematica vs GNU Octave](https://www.g2.com/compare/gnu-octave-vs-mathematica)
- [Mathematica vs SageMath](https://www.g2.com/compare/mathematica-vs-sagemath)
- [Mathematica vs Scilab](https://www.g2.com/compare/mathematica-vs-scilab)
- [Mathematica vs Inventor](https://www.g2.com/compare/inventor-vs-mathematica)
- [Mathematica vs Autodesk Fusion](https://www.g2.com/compare/autodesk-fusion-vs-mathematica)
- [Mathematica vs SOLIDWORKS](https://www.g2.com/compare/mathematica-vs-solidworks)
- [Mathematica vs Designcenter Solid Edge](https://www.g2.com/compare/designcenter-solid-edge-vs-mathematica)
- [Mathematica vs Onshape](https://www.g2.com/compare/mathematica-vs-onshape)

  ### 3. [GNU Octave](https://www.g2.com/products/gnu-octave/reviews)
By FreeCAD
**Average Rating:** 4.2/5
**Total Reviews:** 55
GNU Octave is an open-source mathematical modeling and simulation software very similar to using the same language as Matlab and Freemat.


Reviewers say compared to Maple, GNU Octave is:
- More usable
Categories in common with Maple: [Simulation & CAE](https://www.g2.com/categories/simulation-cae)

**Compare:** [Maple vs GNU Octave](https://www.g2.com/compare/gnu-octave-vs-maple)
**Compare GNU Octave with other alternatives:**
- [GNU Octave vs MATLAB](https://www.g2.com/compare/gnu-octave-vs-matlab)
- [GNU Octave vs Mathematica](https://www.g2.com/compare/gnu-octave-vs-mathematica)
- [GNU Octave vs SageMath](https://www.g2.com/compare/gnu-octave-vs-sagemath)
- [GNU Octave vs Scilab](https://www.g2.com/compare/gnu-octave-vs-scilab)
- [GNU Octave vs Inventor](https://www.g2.com/compare/gnu-octave-vs-inventor)
- [GNU Octave vs Autodesk Fusion](https://www.g2.com/compare/autodesk-fusion-vs-gnu-octave)
- [GNU Octave vs SOLIDWORKS](https://www.g2.com/compare/gnu-octave-vs-solidworks)
- [GNU Octave vs Designcenter Solid Edge](https://www.g2.com/compare/designcenter-solid-edge-vs-gnu-octave)
- [GNU Octave vs Onshape](https://www.g2.com/compare/gnu-octave-vs-onshape)

  ### 4. [SageMath](https://www.g2.com/products/sagemath/reviews)
By SageMath Project
**Average Rating:** 4.3/5
**Total Reviews:** 10
SageMath is a system for algebra and geometry experimentation via Python.


Categories in common with Maple: [Simulation & CAE](https://www.g2.com/categories/simulation-cae)

**Compare:** [Maple vs SageMath](https://www.g2.com/compare/maple-vs-sagemath)
**Compare SageMath with other alternatives:**
- [SageMath vs MATLAB](https://www.g2.com/compare/matlab-vs-sagemath)
- [SageMath vs Mathematica](https://www.g2.com/compare/mathematica-vs-sagemath)
- [SageMath vs GNU Octave](https://www.g2.com/compare/gnu-octave-vs-sagemath)
- [SageMath vs Scilab](https://www.g2.com/compare/sagemath-vs-scilab)
- [SageMath vs Inventor](https://www.g2.com/compare/inventor-vs-sagemath)
- [SageMath vs Autodesk Fusion](https://www.g2.com/compare/autodesk-fusion-vs-sagemath)
- [SageMath vs SOLIDWORKS](https://www.g2.com/compare/solidworks-vs-sagemath)
- [SageMath vs Designcenter Solid Edge](https://www.g2.com/compare/designcenter-solid-edge-vs-sagemath)
- [SageMath vs Onshape](https://www.g2.com/compare/onshape-vs-sagemath)

  ### 5. [Scilab](https://www.g2.com/products/scilab/reviews)
By Scilab Enterprises
**Average Rating:** 4.5/5
**Total Reviews:** 64
Scilab is a free open-source software for numerical computation and simulation similar to Matlab/Simulink.


Reviewers say compared to Maple, Scilab is:
- More usable
- Better at meeting requirements
Categories in common with Maple: [Simulation & CAE](https://www.g2.com/categories/simulation-cae)

**Compare:** [Maple vs Scilab](https://www.g2.com/compare/maple-vs-scilab)
**Compare Scilab with other alternatives:**
- [Scilab vs MATLAB](https://www.g2.com/compare/matlab-vs-scilab)
- [Scilab vs Mathematica](https://www.g2.com/compare/mathematica-vs-scilab)
- [Scilab vs GNU Octave](https://www.g2.com/compare/gnu-octave-vs-scilab)
- [Scilab vs SageMath](https://www.g2.com/compare/sagemath-vs-scilab)
- [Scilab vs Inventor](https://www.g2.com/compare/inventor-vs-scilab)
- [Scilab vs Autodesk Fusion](https://www.g2.com/compare/autodesk-fusion-vs-scilab)
- [Scilab vs SOLIDWORKS](https://www.g2.com/compare/solidworks-vs-scilab)
- [Scilab vs Designcenter Solid Edge](https://www.g2.com/compare/designcenter-solid-edge-vs-scilab)
- [Scilab vs Onshape](https://www.g2.com/compare/onshape-vs-scilab)

  ### 6. [Inventor](https://www.g2.com/products/inventor/reviews)
By Autodesk
**Average Rating:** 4.4/5
**Total Reviews:** 440
Inventor® 3D CAD software offers an easy-to-use set of tools for 3D mechanical design, documentation, and product simulation.


Reviewers say compared to Maple, Inventor is:
- More expensive
- More usable
Categories in common with Maple: [Simulation & CAE](https://www.g2.com/categories/simulation-cae)

**Compare:** [Maple vs Inventor](https://www.g2.com/compare/inventor-vs-maple)
**Compare Inventor with other alternatives:**
- [Inventor vs MATLAB](https://www.g2.com/compare/inventor-vs-matlab)
- [Inventor vs Mathematica](https://www.g2.com/compare/inventor-vs-mathematica)
- [Inventor vs GNU Octave](https://www.g2.com/compare/gnu-octave-vs-inventor)
- [Inventor vs SageMath](https://www.g2.com/compare/inventor-vs-sagemath)
- [Inventor vs Scilab](https://www.g2.com/compare/inventor-vs-scilab)
- [Inventor vs Autodesk Fusion](https://www.g2.com/compare/autodesk-fusion-vs-inventor)
- [Inventor vs SOLIDWORKS](https://www.g2.com/compare/inventor-vs-solidworks)
- [Inventor vs Designcenter Solid Edge](https://www.g2.com/compare/designcenter-solid-edge-vs-inventor)
- [Inventor vs Onshape](https://www.g2.com/compare/inventor-vs-onshape)

  ### 7. [Autodesk Fusion](https://www.g2.com/products/autodesk-fusion/reviews)
By Autodesk
**Average Rating:** 4.5/5
**Total Reviews:** 520
Autodesk Fusion is a comprehensive cloud software platform that integrates various tools for 3D design, manufacturing, electronics, simulation, and generative design. It serves as a collaborative, cloud-enabled CAD (Computer-Aided Design), CAM (Computer-Aided Manufacturing), CAE (Computer-Aided Engineering), and PCB (Printed Circuit Board) software.


Reviewers say compared to Maple, Autodesk Fusion is:
- More usable
Categories in common with Maple: [Simulation & CAE](https://www.g2.com/categories/simulation-cae)

**Compare:** [Maple vs Autodesk Fusion](https://www.g2.com/compare/autodesk-fusion-vs-maple)
**Compare Autodesk Fusion with other alternatives:**
- [Autodesk Fusion vs MATLAB](https://www.g2.com/compare/autodesk-fusion-vs-matlab)
- [Autodesk Fusion vs Mathematica](https://www.g2.com/compare/autodesk-fusion-vs-mathematica)
- [Autodesk Fusion vs GNU Octave](https://www.g2.com/compare/autodesk-fusion-vs-gnu-octave)
- [Autodesk Fusion vs SageMath](https://www.g2.com/compare/autodesk-fusion-vs-sagemath)
- [Autodesk Fusion vs Scilab](https://www.g2.com/compare/autodesk-fusion-vs-scilab)
- [Autodesk Fusion vs Inventor](https://www.g2.com/compare/autodesk-fusion-vs-inventor)
- [Autodesk Fusion vs SOLIDWORKS](https://www.g2.com/compare/autodesk-fusion-vs-solidworks)
- [Autodesk Fusion vs Designcenter Solid Edge](https://www.g2.com/compare/autodesk-fusion-vs-designcenter-solid-edge)
- [Autodesk Fusion vs Onshape](https://www.g2.com/compare/autodesk-fusion-vs-onshape)

  ### 8. [SOLIDWORKS](https://www.g2.com/products/solidworks/reviews)
By Dassault Systemes
**Average Rating:** 4.5/5
**Total Reviews:** 646
SOLIDWORKS offers complete 3D software tools that let you create, simulate, publish, and manage your data. SOLIDWORKS products are easy to learn and use, and help you design products better.


Reviewers say compared to Maple, SOLIDWORKS is:
- More expensive
- More usable
Categories in common with Maple: [Simulation & CAE](https://www.g2.com/categories/simulation-cae)

**Compare:** [Maple vs SOLIDWORKS](https://www.g2.com/compare/maple-vs-solidworks)
**Compare SOLIDWORKS with other alternatives:**
- [SOLIDWORKS vs MATLAB](https://www.g2.com/compare/matlab-vs-solidworks)
- [SOLIDWORKS vs Mathematica](https://www.g2.com/compare/mathematica-vs-solidworks)
- [SOLIDWORKS vs GNU Octave](https://www.g2.com/compare/gnu-octave-vs-solidworks)
- [SOLIDWORKS vs SageMath](https://www.g2.com/compare/solidworks-vs-sagemath)
- [SOLIDWORKS vs Scilab](https://www.g2.com/compare/solidworks-vs-scilab)
- [SOLIDWORKS vs Inventor](https://www.g2.com/compare/inventor-vs-solidworks)
- [SOLIDWORKS vs Autodesk Fusion](https://www.g2.com/compare/autodesk-fusion-vs-solidworks)
- [SOLIDWORKS vs Designcenter Solid Edge](https://www.g2.com/compare/designcenter-solid-edge-vs-solidworks)
- [SOLIDWORKS vs Onshape](https://www.g2.com/compare/onshape-vs-solidworks)

  ### 9. [Designcenter Solid Edge](https://www.g2.com/products/designcenter-solid-edge/reviews)
By Siemens Digital Industries Software
**Average Rating:** 4.3/5
**Total Reviews:** 651
Solid Edge is a portfolio of affordable, easy-to-use software solutions for product development — 3D design, simulation, manufacturing, data management, cloud collaboration, and more. Solid Edge combines the speed and simplicity of direct modeling with the flexibility and control of parametric design – made possible with synchronous technology.


Reviewers say compared to Maple, Designcenter Solid Edge is:
- More expensive
- More usable
Categories in common with Maple: [Simulation & CAE](https://www.g2.com/categories/simulation-cae)

**Compare:** [Maple vs Designcenter Solid Edge](https://www.g2.com/compare/designcenter-solid-edge-vs-maple)
**Compare Designcenter Solid Edge with other alternatives:**
- [Designcenter Solid Edge vs MATLAB](https://www.g2.com/compare/designcenter-solid-edge-vs-matlab)
- [Designcenter Solid Edge vs Mathematica](https://www.g2.com/compare/designcenter-solid-edge-vs-mathematica)
- [Designcenter Solid Edge vs GNU Octave](https://www.g2.com/compare/designcenter-solid-edge-vs-gnu-octave)
- [Designcenter Solid Edge vs SageMath](https://www.g2.com/compare/designcenter-solid-edge-vs-sagemath)
- [Designcenter Solid Edge vs Scilab](https://www.g2.com/compare/designcenter-solid-edge-vs-scilab)
- [Designcenter Solid Edge vs Inventor](https://www.g2.com/compare/designcenter-solid-edge-vs-inventor)
- [Designcenter Solid Edge vs Autodesk Fusion](https://www.g2.com/compare/autodesk-fusion-vs-designcenter-solid-edge)
- [Designcenter Solid Edge vs SOLIDWORKS](https://www.g2.com/compare/designcenter-solid-edge-vs-solidworks)
- [Designcenter Solid Edge vs Onshape](https://www.g2.com/compare/designcenter-solid-edge-vs-onshape)

  ### 10. [Onshape](https://www.g2.com/products/onshape/reviews)
By PTC
**Average Rating:** 4.7/5
**Total Reviews:** 725
Onshape is a modern CAD system that eliminates design gridlock and helps engineers do their best work. Onshape unites advanced modeling tools and design data management in a secure cloud workspace that has rapidly become the primary CAD system for thousands of companies worldwide.


Reviewers say compared to Maple, Onshape is:
- More usable
- Better at support
Categories in common with Maple: [Simulation & CAE](https://www.g2.com/categories/simulation-cae)

**Compare:** [Maple vs Onshape](https://www.g2.com/compare/maple-vs-onshape)
**Compare Onshape with other alternatives:**
- [Onshape vs MATLAB](https://www.g2.com/compare/matlab-vs-onshape)
- [Onshape vs Mathematica](https://www.g2.com/compare/mathematica-vs-onshape)
- [Onshape vs GNU Octave](https://www.g2.com/compare/gnu-octave-vs-onshape)
- [Onshape vs SageMath](https://www.g2.com/compare/onshape-vs-sagemath)
- [Onshape vs Scilab](https://www.g2.com/compare/onshape-vs-scilab)
- [Onshape vs Inventor](https://www.g2.com/compare/inventor-vs-onshape)
- [Onshape vs Autodesk Fusion](https://www.g2.com/compare/autodesk-fusion-vs-onshape)
- [Onshape vs SOLIDWORKS](https://www.g2.com/compare/onshape-vs-solidworks)
- [Onshape vs Designcenter Solid Edge](https://www.g2.com/compare/designcenter-solid-edge-vs-onshape)


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