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# MATLAB

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> MATLAB is a programming software for engineers and scientists to analyze data, develop algorithms, and create models.
> 
> Verdict: Rated **4.6/5** by 2090 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**.

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## Overview

### Who Uses MATLAB?

Cloud-based and on-premise programming, modeling and simulation platform that enables users to analyze data, create algorithms, build models and run deployed models.

## Quick Stats & Ratings

| Metric | Rating | Detail |
| **Overall** | **4.6/5** | 2090 Reviews |
| Ease of Use | 4.0/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Customer Support | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Value for Money | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Features | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) |

## About the vendor

- **Company**: The MathWorks

## Commercial Context

- **Starting Price**: US$203.63
- **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free Trial)
- **Pricing Details**: It is also available at $407.26 per license with additional features.
- **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop)
- **Supported Languages**: English
- **Available Countries**: United States

## Features

- 2D Drawing
- 3D Imaging
- API
- Collaboration Tools
- Customisable Dashboard
- Data Discovery
- Data Management
- Data Visualisation
- Design Analysis
- Design Management
- Document Management
- Forecasting
- Graphical Data Presentation
- Mathematical Modeling
- Modeling & Simulation
- Presentation Tools
- Regression Analysis
- Reporting & Statistics
- Reporting/Analytics
- Search/Filter
- Statistical Process Control
- Statistical Simulation
- Survival Analysis
- Time Series Analysis

## Integrations (18 total)

- Azure Cosmos DB
- COMSOL Multiphysics
- EASA
- FEATool Multiphysics
- FICO Xpress Optimization
- Innoslate
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Power BI
- MongoDB
- Neo4j Graph Database
- OnScale Solve
- OpenText Analytics Database
- Simulink
- Spotfire
- Tableau

... and 3 more integrations

## Support Options

- Chat

## Category

- [Simulation Software](https://www.capterra.co.uk/directory/30607/simulation/software)

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## Alternatives

1. [SIMUL8](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/114609/simul8-professional) — 4.6/5 (142 reviews)
2. [AnyLogic](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/95940/anylogic) — 4.5/5 (518 reviews)
3. [Visual Components](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/188853/visual-components) — 4.4/5 (53 reviews)
4. [Wolfram Mathematica](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/171048/wolfram-mathematica) — 4.6/5 (169 reviews)
5. [PTV Vissim](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/1078086/PTV-Vissim) — 4.9/5 (16 reviews)

## Reviews

### "MATLAB review" — 5.0/5

> **Luke** | *30 December 2025* | Oil & Energy | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: Matlab is very useful for post-processing and data analysis. Also a much more friendly tool than python for modelling.
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> **Cons**: The learning curve is fairly steep, that being said support online is very good and can make it much easier
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> Very good, only been using it for around a year but it has improved the data visualisation for reports dramatically.

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### "Great for Aspiring Engineers" — 4.0/5

> **Ahmed** | *6 July 2025* | Accounting | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: Great for engineering tools such as simulations and simulink. It tends to have a bit of everything for multiple engineering disciplines
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> **Cons**: The coding uses C/C++. Though not a massive deal it does have it's limitations compared to python or C\#

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### "MATLAB: A Powerful Tool" — 5.0/5

> **Mert** | *9 September 2024* | Research | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
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> **Pros**: MATLAB is a powerful programming platform primarily used for numerical computing, data analysis, and visualization. It offers a wide range of toolboxes that seamlessly integrate with the core platform, enabling more advanced analysis and saving valuable time. If you encounter challenges while writing your scripts, there is an abundance of resources and active discussions on forums to help you find solutions quickly.
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> **Cons**: There aren't many downsides, but one potential con is that MATLAB can be resource-heavy and has a steep learning curve for beginners
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> Overall, MATLAB is a robust and versatile platform for numerical computing and data analysis, offering extensive tools and support, though it can be resource-intensive and challenging for beginners.

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### "One of a kind in numeric computing / statistic" — 3.0/5

> **Joshua** | *25 May 2024* | Information Technology & Services | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: Ease of use and better computational ability
> 
> **Cons**: renewing of matlab license can be frustrating because it comes with a different versions and update.

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### "MATLAB Review" — 4.0/5

> **Chetan** | *18 September 2024* | Education Management | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: MATLAB is based on mathematical and physics equation's which makes simulation and modeling very easy task.It is most widely used tool in the robotics industry.
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> **Cons**: Sometimes simulation takes more than 24 hours to run and generate result.
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> I had used MATLAB for around 3 years for modelling and simulation of flight control systems of aircraft.

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