- OSLO (Optics Software for Layout and Optimization): OSLO optical design software is available in three levels called OSLO Premium , OSLO Standard and OSLO Light . The feature set in each edition is a subset of the features found in the next higher edition. Each edition is a full-featured program that can help you design superior systems. A free edition (OSLO-EDU) is available in the OSLO-EDU section but is limited to 10 surfaces.
- WinLens3D: Now under QIOPTIQ company. Free version of the WinLens3D optical design package, which provides serious design and analysis tools for optical engineer, student or designer. Two good feature: 1) include free Lens Library, such as Laser focus systems, Microscopic lenses, etc. 2) include simulate Gaussian Beam propagation call PreDesigner.
- Low price Optics Lab: $599 Optics Lab is a full featured Optical Design and Analysis program with advanced features at an affordable price. Unlike other programs, technical support is always free. Optics Lab has been on the market since 1993.
- OpenRayTrace: OpenRayTrace is an optical lens design software that performs ray tracing. It is built using python, wxPython, and PyOpenGL. It should run on any platform that python, wxPython and PyOpenGL run on.