The 20 best free calculators for Windows

Computers are an integral part of our daily lives and using a good calculator is essential for many of us.

In the world of Windows, there are many options for free calculators that can help us with our everyday computing needs. In this article, we will look at the 20 best free calculators for Windows, offering solutions for every type of calculation you may need. So, get ready to discover which app best suits your needs.

CONTENTS

1.Secyon calculator
2.calculate
3.Speedcrunch
4.eCalc Scientific
5.Calculator²
6.HEXELON MAX
7.Simplexity
8.HYPER CALC
9.Math Editor
10.RedCrab The Calculator
11.Calculations
12.Symbolab - Math solver
13.Euler Math Toolbox
14.SMath Studio
15.Caligator
16.Alternate Calculator
17.Naturplay Calculator
18.fx-Calc
19.GeoGebra
20.Maxima

CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF PROGRAMS

Secyon calculator

All-in-one scientific calculator for every student or teacher, researcher or developer - everyone doing physics or chemistry / science or engineering using formulas and tables of constants.

It's easy to use and has everything you need to calculate or investigate a function - graph, roots, min/max, integrals, derivatives, fit data, etc.

The Sicyon calculator combines an intuitive interface and an object-oriented approach with a fast learning curve while remaining at a high level of performance.

calculate

A general-purpose calculator for Windows. Simple to use, yet provides the power and flexibility usually reserved for complex mathematical packages, as well as useful tools for everyday needs (such as currency conversion and percentage calculation). Features include a large library of customizable functions, unit calculations and conversions, physical constants, symbolic calculations (including integrals and equations), arbitrary precision, uncertainty propagation, interval arithmetic, graphing, and a user-friendly interface (GTK, Qt, and CLI).

Speedcrunch

High-precision scientific calculator. It is free and open source software, licensed under the GPL. SpeedCrunch displays results as you type. It includes over 80 built-in mathematical functions, but you can also define your own.

Variables allow you to store your results, perform calculations with up to 50 digits of precision, using complex numbers, arithmetic bases, unit conversions, and more.

eCalc Scientific

An easy-to-use scientific calculator that supports many advanced features, such as unit conversion, equation solving, and complex math. eCalc is offered as both an electronic calculator and a downloadable calculator. It works with either algebraic input (default mode) or RPN input.

Algebraic input mode is commonly referred to as "infix notation" and is widely used by most handheld computers. Expressions entered in algebraic input mode are entered in a manner that closely resembles the natural form of the expression, and the order of operations is determined by operator precedence and parentheses.

Calculator²

Advanced scientific calculator with a comprehensive set of mathematical functions, including trigonometric, hyperbolic, logarithmic, exponential. It has over 125 mathematical and physical constants. A calculator with a variety of functions for performing financial calculations, such as determining monthly payments for a loan, even can be configured to mark, and deduct, taxes and interest.

Ideal for students and professionals, however, the currency converter is unlocked by an in-app purchase, which also removes ads.

HEXELON MAX

HEXelon MAX is a complete scientific calculator with many possibilities that, among other things, includes exchange rates and currency conversions, as well as various other tools. Numerical systems: binary, octal, decimal, hexadecimal. Shows routines, variables, constants.

Simplexity

Free software utility designed specifically to help you perform various mathematical operations. Whether you're a math teacher, student, or engineer, you'll find that this app is more than just a simple scientific calculator.

With a complete and rich graphical interface, at first glance, the application interface may confuse you, because it contains many buttons, mathematical expressions, symbols and tabs, especially if you are a novice user. However, once you get used to its layout, you can easily perform complex operations with just a few clicks. You can also calculate integrals, derivatives and numerous equations based on well-known abstract mathematical theories found in science and mathematics textbooks.

You can also edit equations according to your needs, but keep in mind that to use Greek characters, you have to double-click on each symbol. Overall, Simplexety is a sophisticated software application unlike what its name might suggest.

HYPER CALC

It is an impressive scientific calculator that will cover even the most demanding since it has an advanced function and can process and solve many mathematical problems arising from operations between powers, roots, logarithms, fractions, hyperbolic functions and many others.

Math Editor

Math Editor is an equation editor that allows you to create, save, and edit equations in a simple and user-friendly environment. The new version of Math Editor includes more features than previous versions with better support for creating equation templates.

RedCrab The Calculator

10.

Scientific calculator with a full-featured editor. Mathematical commands are not formatted into a standard command line, but can be entered into a window similar to a piece of paper. The calculator displays the result either below or next to it. It is easier to operate than on conventional calculators.

Calculations

11.

Free scientific calculator with functions, which can be used especially by high school students or university students. It offers you a wide range of tools to make your calculations easier and faster. Its functions include the ability to evaluate complex expressions with parentheses, variables, constants, functions, calculation in four systems, binary, octal, decimal, hexadecimal, transcendental functions, function graphs, calculations with polynomials and fractions and much more.

Symbolab - Math solver

12.

The time when students searched for solutions to difficult problems in riddles is a distant past. In our time, thanks to the development of technology, we can search for solutions to difficult mathematical problems through specially designed programs made for computers.

In our case, things are not exactly like that since the solution to student equations and other problems comes through the internet. More specifically, the symbolab website is a first-class opportunity for the older ones to remember and for the younger ones to practice mathematics.

What we should do is simply type or click the relevant mathematical symbols depending on the operation we want to do and of course find the solution.

One of the most interesting features of the application is that it allows us to enter characters or symbols that do not exist in the usual keyboards of a simple computer and perform any action we wish.

Euler Math Toolbox

13.

Euler Math Toolbox (EMT), a powerful math program that combines arithmetic and symbolic tools (using the Maxima computer algebra system) into a free symbolic algebra package, with which one can do analytical linear algebra calculations.

So if you are a student, teacher, professor, or just love math and are looking for a powerful, easy-to-use yet free Matlab replacement, then this program is exactly what you need.

SMath Studio

14.

A mathematics program in a physical environment, in the sense that the arithmetic operations we do are done on a "paper" and includes many features. It has the ability to analyze and solve vectors, complex numbers, inverse trigonometric functions, logarithms, with the ability to display 2D or 3D graphs, unlimited worksheet size, fractions and much more, it also includes versions for Windows and Linux.

In addition to its online form, the program is also available as a stand-alone program. It has a multilingual support environment for 35 languages, including Greek.

15.

Caligator

It is a simple, opensource, crossplatform calculator for all your calculation needs that allows you to do calculations and unit conversions, with features such as, weight conversion, length conversion, temperature conversion, currency conversion. Very simple to use since it works exactly the way you think.

Alternate Calculator

16.

This is a simple calculator that can also be used for currency conversions. It already includes a set of predefined currencies and exchange rates, which can also be modified individually.

An internal processor is included which can be used to rebind and save already performed calculation steps. The calculator can also be used to work between different number systems (decimal, hexadecimal, binary, customer-defined).

The program is customizable to the size and appearance of the window. The program requires .NET-framework 2.0 or higher (which is already included in Windows since Windows Vista).

Naturplay Calculator

Powerful, elegant general-purpose calculator for Windows 11. Supports step-by-step calculation until the answer is reached. This is a calculator without a button to switch between simple and scientific mode since it includes simple and advanced functions in the same menu.

In addition, tables, statistics, and complex functions can be applied with a user-friendly experience. As you type, answers can be output immediately. In addition to enlarging the calculation result table, you can also save the calculation results as images for use or as document visualization.

fx-Calc

18.

fx-Calc is actually one of the most advanced calculators for computers running Windows. Its great advantage is the simple and intuitive handling of complex mathematical tasks. Starting with the familiar calculator window, it allows the calculation of self-defined functions and sums.

For example, it only takes a few clicks to perform Leibnitz's iteration to calculate Pi. fx-Calc allows you to define, analyze, visualize and calculate your scientific mathematical operations. In addition to calculating and visualizing results, you can analyze and solve scientific functions and perform linear regression and direct calculation of functions with up to 5 variables, you can solve equations and many other complex mathematical operations.

GeoGebra

19.

Free dynamic math software for all levels of education that integrates geometry, algebra, spreadsheets, graphing, statistics, and calculus into one easy-to-use package.

Interactive learning, teaching, and assessment projects created with GeoGebra can be shared and used by anyone. It is the world's favorite dynamic mathematics program. As an educational software, it has won numerous awards and supports STEM educational innovation in teaching and learning.

Maxima

20.

Maxima is a descendant of Macsyma, the legendary computer algebra system developed in the late 1960s at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

It is the only system based on this effort that is still publicly available and has an active user community, thanks to its open source nature. Macsyma was revolutionary in its time, and many later systems, such as Maple and Mathematica, were inspired by it.

Maxima is a system for manipulating symbolic and numerical expressions, including differentiation, integration, Taylor series, Laplace transforms, ordinary differential equations, systems of linear equations, polynomials, sets, lists, vectors, matrices, and tensors. It produces high-precision numerical results using exact fractions, arbitrary-precision integers, and variable-precision floating-point numbers, and can plot functions and data in two and three dimensions.

CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF PROGRAMS

📱 Comparison of Calculation Programs

Program	Scientific Calculations	Symbolic Algebra	Graphical Representations	Programming	Ease of use	Free	Platforms
Secyon calculator	❓	❓	❓	❓	⭐⭐	Unknown	Unknown
calculate	✅ Very Good	✅ High	✅ Good	✅ Moderate	⭐⭐⭐⭐	Yes	Windows/Linux/Mac
Speedcrunch	✅ Good	✅ High	❌ Limited	❌ No	⭐⭐⭐⭐	Yes	Windows / Linux
eCalc Scientific	✅ Good	❌ Basic	❌ No	❌ No	⭐⭐⭐	Partly	Online/Mobile
Calculator²	✅ Moderate	❌ No	❌ No	❌ No	⭐⭐⭐	Yes	Mobile
HEXELON MAX	✅ Good	❌ Basic	❌ No	❌ No	⭐⭐⭐	Yes	Windows
Simplexity	✅ Moderate	❌ No	❌ No	❌ No	⭐⭐	Yes	Mobile
HYPER CALC	✅ Good	❌ Basic	❌ No	❌ No	⭐⭐⭐	Yes	Mobile
Math Editor	✅ Moderate	✅ Moderate	❌ No	❌ No	⭐⭐⭐	Yes	Windows
RedCrab The Calculator	✅ Very Good	✅ High	✅ Good	✅ Moderate	⭐⭐⭐⭐	Partly	Windows
Calculations	✅ Good	❌ Basic	❌ No	❌ No	⭐⭐⭐	Yes	Windows
Symbolab - Math solver	✅ Excellent	✅ Top	✅ Very Good	❌ Basic	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	Partly	Online
Euler Math Toolbox	✅ Very Good	✅ High
SMath Studio	✅ Very Good	✅ Very High	✅ Excellent	✅ Very Good	⭐⭐⭐⭐	Yes	Windows/Mobile
Caligator	✅ Moderate	❌ No	❌ No	❌ No	⭐⭐⭐	Yes	Windows
Alternate Calculator	✅ Moderate	❌ No	❌ No	❌ No	⭐⭐	Yes	Windows
Naturplay Calculator	✅ Moderate	❌ No	❌ No	❌ No	⭐⭐	Yes	Mobile
fx-Calc	✅ Good	❌ Basic	✅ Moderate	❌ No	⭐⭐⭐	Yes	Windows
GeoGebra	✅ Excellent	✅ Very High	✅ Excellent	✅ Good	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	Yes	Multiple
Maxima	✅ Excellent	✅ Top	✅ Very Good	✅ Advanced	⭐⭐⭐	Yes	Windows/Linux/Mac

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