Comparison
PolySim OS vs PhET / GeoGebra
PhET and GeoGebra are wonderful for teaching, but their simulations are fixed and limited. PolySim offers real, extensible solvers with a free education tier plus a path to research-grade compute.
PolySim OS
From $0 (free local) · $24/mo Independent Researcher
PhET / GeoGebra
Free (nonprofit/grants).
See PolySim in action
Live, interactive simulators that run free in your browser — no install, no license.
Feature comparison
| Feature | PolySim OS | PhET / GeoGebra |
|---|---|---|
| Editable/extensible sims | Yes | Fixed demos |
| Cloud compute | Yes | No |
| Research-grade solvers | Yes | No |
| Free education tier | Yes | Yes |
Where PhET / GeoGebra is strong
- • Free and beloved in classrooms
- • Simple and accessible
- • Broad topic coverage
Where PolySim wins
- • Fixed, toy-grade sims
- • No cloud compute
- • No research path
Choose PolySim when students and researchers need real, extensible simulation; PhET is ideal for simple introductory demonstrations.
Switching from PhET / GeoGebra?
Full Multi-Physics Bundle — $49
Every domain node pack plus a large compute allotment.
Popular products
High-Res Mesh Credit
$4Unlock a fine-mesh solve for higher spatial accuracy on one run.
Parameter Sweep (50 runs)
$12Run up to fifty parameter variations and compare results.
FEA / Structural Pro Pack
$39Structural, thermal, and modal finite-element analysis toolset.
Priority Bug / Model Rescue
$60Fast-turnaround help when a model is broken before a deadline.
Mesh Quality Audit Report
$7An audit of your mesh with quality metrics and fixes.
Student
$5/moVerified-student plan with cloud projects and copilot access.