No 8. SAGE
| Developer | Open Source – William Stein |
| Latest stable version | 4.5.1 |
| Programming language | Python and Cython |
| Website | http://www.sagemath.org/ |
SAGE covers a wide range of subjects including algebra, numerical mathematics and calculus. SAGE actually uses existing free libraries to give a combined all-in-one alternative to Maple and Matlab etc.
Some of its features are:
- Exact linear algebra
- Graph theory
- Numerical computations
- Commutative algebra
No 7. AutoCAD Mechanical
| Developer | Autodesk |
| Latest stable version | Version 2010 |
| Website | http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/pc/index?siteID=123112&id=4253185 |
This product from Autodesk allows the Mechanical Engineers to draft and design mechanical pieces and aid in manufacturing. It comes with a big number of libraries of standards-based parts and tools.
The software costs over $4,000.
