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SINGULAR

Freemium#60 of 68 in Math Solver Apps

SINGULAR: A free, specialized system for polynomial, ideal, module, and ring computation. Ranked #60 of 68 in Math Solver Apps by our editors (5.0/10); pricing: Free plan · paid from $0/mo; best for researchers needing free polynomial computation.

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At a glance

  • Editor score
    5.0 / 10
  • Pricing
    Free plan · paid from $0/mo
  • Best for
    Researchers needing free polynomial computation
  • Free plan
    Yes
  • Paid from
    Free
  • Step-by-step explanations
    No
  • Facts checked
    22 Sep 2026
SINGULAR screenshot

  • Where it wins

    • Free and open-source under the GNU General Public License
    • Specialized support for polynomial, ideal, module, and ring computation
    • Runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux with Emacs support

  • Where it doesn't

    • Command-line and C-like workflows may not suit casual learners
    • No step-by-step explanations, photo input, or handwriting input
    • Focused on polynomial mathematics rather than general solver use

Our verdict on SINGULAR

SINGULAR is a free, open-source computer algebra system centered on polynomial computations. Its strongest focus is commutative algebra, algebraic geometry, and singularity theory, with support for ideals and modules over polynomial rings. Researchers and mathematically advanced users who need specialized symbolic computation are the clearest fit. It runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux, and is distributed under the GNU General Public License.

The software’s depth comes from its polynomial-oriented computation model. It supports polynomial rings over multiple ground fields, with kernel algorithms implemented in C/C++ and additional algorithms supplied through libraries. Users work through an interactive command-line environment and a C-like programming language, while the Emacs interface provides an additional workflow option. This makes SINGULAR suitable for repeatable algebraic calculations and research-oriented work where control over mathematical objects matters more than guided input.

SINGULAR is less suited to learners or casual users looking for a consumer-facing math solver. The published feature set does not include step-by-step explanations, photo input, or handwriting input, and its emphasis is narrower than a general-purpose app covering many everyday subjects. Choose SINGULAR when free polynomial, ideal, module, and ring computation is the priority; choose another tool when visual problem entry, explanatory solutions, or broader solver features matter more.

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SINGULAR pricing

Plans Free plan · paid from $0/moFreemium A usable free plan; paid tiers unlock the limits above. Prices checked 22 Sep 2026.
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SINGULAR fact sheet

Free planYes
Paid fromFree
Photo inputNo
Handwriting inputNo
Step-by-step explanationsNo
Subject coverageBroad
Platform coverageMultiplatform
Offline modeNot verified
DeploymentDesktop
PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linux
SupportDocs
Built forSolo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate)
Integrations1 integrations: Emacs
PricingFree plan · paid from $0/mo (source)
Websitesingular.uni-kl.de
Facts checked22 Sep 2026

SINGULAR integrations

SINGULAR lists 1 integrations on its own site.

  • Emacs

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