Maple vs. Mathematica

Main Difference

Maple and Mathematica are the software tools used for the mathematics, sciences and engineering fields. Maple and Mathematica are two different software. For symbolic and numeric computations about 190 probability distributions are supported by the Mathematica while Maple supports about 50 probability distributions. Maple supports computations on 17 different random process types while Mathematica supports 35 types. Mathematica supports eight colors for image processing while Maple supports four colors. Mathematica supports both 2D and 3D images while Maple only supports 2D images.

Maple vs. Mathematica — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Maple and Mathematica

Maple vs. Mathematica

For symbolic and numeric computations about 190 probability distributions are supported by the Mathematica while Maple supports about 50 probability distributions.

Maple vs. Mathematica

Maple supports computations on 17 different random process types while Mathematica supports 35 types.

Maple vs. Mathematica

Mathematica supports eight colors for image processing while Maple supports four colors.

Maple vs. Mathematica

Mathematica supports both 2D and 3D images while Maple only supports 2D images.

Maple vs. Mathematica

For solving integral equations Maple is more powerful as compare to Mathematica.

Maple vs. Mathematica

For solving equations, recurrence relations and simplification Mathematica is more powerful as compare to Maple.

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Maple vs. Mathematica

Directed and undirected edges can’t be mixed in Maple graphs while they can be mixed in Mathematica.

Maple vs. Mathematica

For solving partial differential equations, Mathematica has FEA solvers while Maple don’t has FEA solvers.

Maple vs. Mathematica

Plain English can be used to instruct Mathematica but not for Maple.

Maple vs. Mathematica

Maple provide system for code generation in C, C#, Fortran, Java, Python, Perl and VisualBasic while Mathematica provide system for code generation only in C language.

Maple vs. Mathematica

In Maple, documents can’t be edited during computation while in Mathematica work can be done while waiting for result.

Maple vs. Mathematica

Using a standard interface Mathematica provides 185 import/export filters while Maple provides 20 import/export filters.

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Maple vs. Mathematica

Real-time video streams can be read in Mathematica but not in Maple.

Maplenoun

A tree of the Acer genus, characterised by its usually palmate leaves and winged seeds.

Maplenoun

The wood of such a tree, prized for its hardness and attractive appearance

Maplenoun

wood of any of various maple trees; especially the hard close-grained wood of the sugar maple; used especially for furniture and flooring

Maplenoun

any of numerous trees or shrubs of the genus Acer bearing winged seeds in pairs; north temperate zone

What is Maple?

Maple is the software tool used for the mathematics, sciences and engineering fields. Maple supports about 50 probability distributions for symbolic and numeric computations. Maple supports four colors for image processing supporting 2D image.

What is Mathematica?

Mathematica is the software tool used for the mathematics, sciences and engineering fields. For symbolic and numeric computations about 190 probability distributions are supported by the Mathematica. Mathematica supports eight colors for image processing along with 2D and 3D images.