MATLAB Alternatives

MATLAB is described as 'Interactive environment for numerical computation, data analysis, algorithm development, matrix operations, data visualization, and toolboxes for specialized mathematical functions' and is a very popular programming language in the development category. There are more than 50 alternatives to MATLAB for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Web-based and BSD apps. The best MATLAB alternative is GNU Octave, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like MATLAB are Scilab, R (programming language), SciPy and Julia.

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MATLAB alternatives are mainly Numerical Computation Software, but if you're looking for Calculators or Programming Languages you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Open Source, Linux, Android, iPad, Free, Mac and Android + Free. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to MATLAB.
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  1. LabPlot icon
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    LabPlot is a free, open source and cross-platform Data Visualization and Analysis software accessible to everyone and trusted by professionals.

    35 LabPlot alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Haiku
    • FreeBSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
     
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    A free, open source and cross-platform Data Visualization software.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • LabPlot is Free and Open SourceMATLAB is Paid and Proprietary
    • LabPlot is Lightweight and Privacy focusedMATLAB is not according to our users
  2. python(x,y) icon
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    Python(x,y) is a free scientific and engineering development software for numerical computations, data analysis and data visualization based on Python programming language, Qt graphical user interfaces and .

    64 python(x,y) alternatives

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  3. Nelson icon
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    Nelson is an array programming language providing a powerful open computing environment for engineering and scientific applications using modern C/C++ libraries and other numerical libraries.

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
  4. wxMaxima icon
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    wxMaxima is a document based interface for the computer algebra system Maxima. wxMaxima provides menus and dialogs for many common maxima commands, autocompletion, inline plots and simple animations.

    41 wxMaxima alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
     
  5. Orange icon
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    Orange is an open-source, cross-platform data mining and machine learning suite. It features visual programming as intuitive means of combining data analysis and interactive visualization methods into powerful workflows.

    15 Orange alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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    Orange is a GOOD program and valuable addition for data analysts. Can it Replace Matlab. No, but it's very valuable alongside Matlab

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    • Orange is Free and Open SourceMATLAB is Paid and Proprietary
  6. NumeRe icon
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    Open source framework for numerical computations and advanced statistical analysis, featuring nonlinear curve fitting, ODE solving, 1D/2D publication-quality visualization, Fourier and wavelet transforms, intuitive syntax, and namespace-based code organization for research.

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    • Windows
     
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    MATLAB is very powerful but overwhelming if you try to achieve very simple tasks and it is quite costly at the same time. NumeRe focuses more on providing a simple interface for such tasks, so that you do not need to type too much code until you see the results. Furthermore, the code editor is far better than MATLAB's and the code is better structured. And the best thing: it is free for everybody.

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    • NumeRe is Free and Open SourceMATLAB is Paid and Proprietary
    • NumeRe is Lightweight and Privacy focusedMATLAB is not according to our users
  7. SMath Studio icon
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    SMath Studio is a math program with 'paper'-like interface and numerous computing features. It has an ability to work with systems, matrices, vectors, complex numbers, infinities and fractions. SMath Studio includes integrated mathematical reference book.

    22 SMath Studio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
     
  8. Calcpad icon
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    Calcpad is a lightweight mathematical platform for cloud and desktop. It parses simple text scripts and converts them into professional Html reports. Supports complex numbers, variables, functions, graphing, units and numerical methods.

    45 Calcpad alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
     
  9. OpenModelica icon
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    OpenModelica – A Free Modelica Environment! OpenModelica is an open-source Modelica-based modeling and simulation environment intended for industrial and academic usage. Its long-term development is supported by a non-profit organization – the Open Source Modelica Consortium (OS.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  10. WinPython icon
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    The easiest way to run Python, Spyder with SciPy and friends out of the box on any Windows PC, without installing anything!.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  11. SymPy icon
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    SymPy is a Python library for symbolic computation. The stated goals of the library are to become a full-featured computer algebra system and to keep a simple code base to promote extensibility and comprehensibility.

    38 SymPy alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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