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Xcas

Free, open-source computer algebra system with integrated graphing and interactive geometry.

  • Data: EU
  • GDPR-native
  • EU-owned
  • Self-hostable
  • Open source
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Xcas is a cross-platform mathematical environment developed at Institut Fourier (Université Grenoble Alpes) by Bernard Parisse and Renée De Graeve. It provides symbolic and numeric computation, 2D/3D graphing, interactive geometry, spreadsheet functionality, and programming capabilities—all in a unified interface powered by the Giac computer algebra kernel.

Xcas is a cross-platform mathematical environment developed at Institut Fourier (Université Grenoble Alpes) by Bernard Parisse and Renée De Graeve. It provides symbolic and numeric computation, 2D/3D graphing, interactive geometry, spreadsheet functionality, and programming capabilities—all in a unified interface powered by the Giac computer algebra kernel.

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Highlights

  • ✓Free and open-source under GPLv3 license
  • ✓Integrated 2D/3D graphing and interactive geometry tools
  • ✓Cross-platform (Windows, macOS, Linux, web)
  • ✓Used in HP Prime calculator and integrated into GeoGebra CAS
Data location
EU
Pricing
Free
EU-owned
Yes
Self-hostable
Yes

Good for

  • Secondary and university mathematics education (adopted in French schools since 2015)
  • Scientific research and engineering calculations requiring symbolic computation
  • Interactive geometry exploration and parametric/3D surface visualization

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Frequently asked questions

Is Xcas EU-owned and GDPR-native?
Xcas — European-owned: Yes; GDPR-native: Yes; self-hostable: Yes; data stored in: EU.
How much does Xcas cost?
Pricing model: Free. Check Xcas's own site for current plans and numbers.
What are European alternatives to Xcas?
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