CoCalc Reviews

CoCalc

4.5 out of 5 stars

Average Ratings 2 Ratings

Total 4.5 out of 5 stars
ease 4.5 out of 5 stars
features 5 out of 5 stars
design 4 out of 5 stars
support 4.5 out of 5 stars

Average Ratings 1 Rating

Total 5 out of 5 stars
ease 4 out of 5 stars
features 5 out of 5 stars
design 5 out of 5 stars

Description

Teaching scientific software in an online setting has been revolutionized by CoCalc, a digital computer lab that alleviates the challenges associated with this task. Each student operates entirely online within their own designated workspace, allowing instructors to monitor their progress in real-time. Educators can easily access a student's file at any moment, diving into their work precisely where they left off. The TimeTravel feature enables teachers to review every step a student took to arrive at their solution. Integrated chat rooms facilitate direct guidance for students as they work or enable discussions about shared files with teaching assistants. Additionally, the project's Activity Log meticulously tracks when and by whom each file was accessed, ensuring transparency and accountability. Say goodbye to the hassles of complicated software installations, as everyone can begin their work in mere seconds! Moreover, since all users engage with the same software stack, potential discrepancies between the environments of teachers and students are completely eradicated, fostering a uniform learning experience. This streamlined approach not only enhances the teaching process but also empowers students to focus on their learning without technical distractions.

Description

Installing LaTeX is a straightforward process, and you can begin utilizing it immediately, regardless of your prior experience. Overleaf provides a fully equipped LaTeX environment that operates on their servers, allowing for instant access. Using Overleaf ensures that you have a consistent LaTeX setup no matter where you are, which is particularly beneficial when collaborating with colleagues and students, as it eliminates any potential version discrepancies or package conflicts that could arise. This seamless integration fosters a more efficient and productive workflow for everyone involved.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

Delphi No 
Dropbox No 
Eiffel No 
Erlang No 
Fortran No 
HTML No 
Haskell No 
InstaText No 
MATLAB No 
Octave No 
PHP No 
PapersFlow No 
Pascal No 
Perl No 
Pokee AI No 
Rambox No 
Ruby No 
SQL No 
Scilab No 
Writefull No 

Integrations

Delphi Yes 
Dropbox Yes 
Eiffel Yes 
Erlang Yes 
Fortran Yes 
HTML Yes 
Haskell Yes 
InstaText Yes 
MATLAB Yes 
Octave Yes 
PHP Yes 
PapersFlow Yes 
Pascal Yes 
Perl Yes 
Pokee AI Yes 
Rambox Yes 
Ruby Yes 
SQL Yes 
Scilab Yes 
Writefull Yes 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

SageMath

Founded

2004

Country

United States

Website

cocalc.com

Vendor Details

Company Name

Overleaf (Writelatex Limited)

Founded

2012

Country

United Kingdom

Website

www.overleaf.com

Product Features

Course Authoring

Content Import / Export No 
Course Publishing No 
Gamification No 
Instructor-Led Courses No 
Interactive Content No 
PowerPoint Conversion No 
Self-Paced Courses No 
Storyboarding No 
Template Management No 
Test / Quiz Creation No 
Video Management No 

Virtual Classroom

Annotation Tools No 
Attendee Analytics No 
Audio/Video Conferencing No 
Customizable Branding No 
Electronic Hand Raising No 
File Sharing No 
Interactive/Collaboration Tools No 
Learning Management System No 
Live Chat No 
Live Streaming No 
Mobile Access No 
Multiple Camera Feeds No 
Notifications No 
Online Whiteboard No 
Schedule Management No 
Screen Sharing No 
Session Recording No 
Surveys / Polls No 
Web Browser-based No 
eCommerce Integration No 

Product Features

Code Editors

API No 
Auto-Complete No 
Code Folding No 
Column Editing No 
Customizable Themes No 
Debugging No 
Formatting / Table Editing No 
Keyboard Shortcuts No 
Multi-Monitor Editing No 
Syntax Highlighting No 
WYSIWYG No 

Text Editors

API No 
Auto-Complete No 
Code Folding Yes 
Column Editing Yes 
Customizable Themes Yes 
Debugging No 
Formatting / Table Editing Yes 
Keyboard Shortcuts Yes 
Multi-Monitor Editing Yes 
Syntax Highlighting Yes 
WYSIWYG No 

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