Maxima is a system for the manipulation of 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.
Maxima yields high precision numerical results by using exact fractions, arbitrary-precision
integers and variable-precision floating-point numbers.
Maxima can plot functions and data in two and three dimensions.
Publisher’s description
What is Maxima computer algebra system?
Maxima computer algebra system is an open-source science & math program for Windows from Maxima Team. It ranks 42nd by popularity among science & maths in this catalogue.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (NSIS). The main installer is 164.0 MB. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 5.49.0, released on January 2, 2026. 5 versions are listed since March 30, 2021, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 1.1 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 35,039 times. On Windows it registers 1 file type, including .wxmx. Similar programs include Stellarium, KiCad and Quarto.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Maxima computer algebra system is an open-source science & math tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Maxima computer algebra system safe to download?
- The file is served by sourceforge.net, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
12F46AD93C0646B65CC4519B7E3AA35DA7C65A4F1EBA43A0B80564F0BF4B66EE· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 5 versions ›5 versions over 5 years · about 1.1 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.49.0Latest | January 2, 2026 | 164.0 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 5.47.0 | June 3, 2023 | 164.6 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 5.46.0 | April 14, 2022 | 151.1 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 5.45.1 | June 29, 2021 | 150.3 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 5.44.0 | March 30, 2021 | 128.8 MB | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id MaximaTeam.Maxima -echoco install maxima -yscoop install extras/maximadownload /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Maxima Team
- Category
- Science & maths
- Licence
- GNU General Public License (GPL)
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- sourceforge.net
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 5.49.0
- Released
- January 2, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- March 30, 2021
- Versions listed
- 5
- Updates / year
- 1.1
- Chocolatey downloads
- 35,039
- Website
- maxima.sourceforge.io
- winget ID
- MaximaTeam.Maxima
- Chocolatey package
- maxima
- Scoop package
- extras/maxima
File types it opens (1)
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Maxima computer algebra system free?
Yes. Maxima computer algebra system is open-source software under the GNU General Public License (GPL) licence.
Is Maxima computer algebra system safe to download?
The download comes from sourceforge.net, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Maxima computer algebra system with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Maxima computer algebra system be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Maxima computer algebra system run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Maxima computer algebra system?
The versions page lists all 5 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 30, 2021.
What are alternatives to Maxima computer algebra system?
Stellarium, KiCad, Quarto, Qalculate! and JASP. The alternatives page compares them.
