GNU Dr. Geo vs Cabri

GDGNU Dr. Geo8.2Visit Cabri7.6Visit

Higher score GD GNU Dr. Geo #2 in Geometry Learning Software 8.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 5 features Visit GNU Dr. Geo

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Cabri #4 in Geometry Learning Software 7.6/10 Free plan · paid from €25/yr · 30-day trial Free plan✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Cabri

• GNU Dr. Geo fits best

  Free desktop geometry construction and exploration

• Cabri fits best

  Teachers needing dynamic 2D and 3D activities

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Side by side

Feature	GDGNU Dr. Geo 8.2/10 Visit ↗	Cabri 7.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.2	7.6
Ranking	#2 in Geometry Learning Software	#4 in Geometry Learning Software
Best for	Free desktop geometry construction and exploration	Teachers needing dynamic 2D and 3D activities
Pricing model	Free	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Not published	Not published
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop	Cloud, Desktop
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux	Web, Windows, macOS
Support	Community, Docs	Email, Phone, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features GNU Dr. Geo 2/5 · Cabri 0/5
Dynamic constructions	✓ (best)	Not published
Proof practice	—	Not published
Problem practice	—	Not published
Classroom tools	—	Not published
Offline mode	✓ (best)	Not published
Specs
Supported platforms	Cross_platform	Not published
Our review
Pros	Dynamic sketches show geometric constraints as objects are manipulated Transformations, reusable macros, and programmed sketches support exploration Free, open-source desktop app runs offline on Windows, macOS, and Linux	Dynamic 2D construction, transformations and measurement tools 3D visualization, spatial geometry and object animations Teacher-created activities plus tutorials and ready-to-use resources
Cons	No proof-practice activities are included No classroom-management tools are provided Desktop deployment does not include a web or mobile edition	Licenses are limited to one computer per installation No gamified practice or parent reporting features Product family has application-specific plans to compare
Our verdict	GNU Dr. Geo is interactive geometry software for learners and teachers from primary education through advanced levels. It supports constructions with points, lines, circles, arcs, polygons, and loci, while users manipulate sketches and… Read the review →	Cabri is a mathematics learning suite from Cabrilog SAS for students and teachers from primary school through college. The product family includes Cabri Express, a free browser-based toolkit; Cabri II Plus for interactive geometric and… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• GNU Dr. Geo — where it wins

  • Dynamic sketches show geometric constraints as objects are manipulated
  • Transformations, reusable macros, and programmed sketches support exploration
  • Free, open-source desktop app runs offline on Windows, macOS, and Linux

  Where it doesn't

  • No proof-practice activities are included
  • No classroom-management tools are provided
  • Desktop deployment does not include a web or mobile edition

• Cabri — where it wins

  • Dynamic 2D construction, transformations and measurement tools
  • 3D visualization, spatial geometry and object animations
  • Teacher-created activities plus tutorials and ready-to-use resources

  Where it doesn't

  • Licenses are limited to one computer per installation
  • No gamified practice or parent reporting features
  • Product family has application-specific plans to compare

• GDGNU Dr. Geo8.2/10 · Free plan

  A free, programmable desktop geometry environment for dynamic constructions and exploration.

  Visit GNU Dr. GeoFull verdict →
• Cabri7.6/10 · Free plan · paid from €25/yr · 30-day trial

  A versatile geometry suite for dynamic 2D and 3D learning across school levels.

  Visit CabriFull verdict →