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MATLAB vs Scilab Comparison (2026)

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Overview

MATLAB is a programming and numeric computing platform, which enables businesses and educational institutions to create models, develop algorithms, analyze data sets and more. Professionals can use the live editor to create scripts and enhance code with hyperlinks, images, and headings.

Scilab is an open-source numerical computation software that helps businesses in aerospace, automotive, energy, metallurgy, pharmaceutical, and research sectors perform algorithm testing or numerical computation across engineering and scientific applications. Key features include numerical analysis, data visualization, debugging, and application development.

  • Platforms supported
  • Web-based
  • iPhone app
  • Android app
  • Windows Phone app
  • Typical customers
  • Freelancers
  • Small businesses
  • Mid size businesses
  • Large enterprises
  • Customer support
  • Phone
  • Online
  • Knowledge base
  • Video tutorials
  • Platforms supported
  • Web-based
  • iPhone app
  • Android app
  • Windows Phone app
  • Typical customers
  • Freelancers
  • Small businesses
  • Mid size businesses
  • Large enterprises
  • Customer support
  • Phone
  • Online
  • Knowledge base
  • Video tutorials

Video & Screenshots

Pricing

Starting from

203.63

Per year

  • Free trial available
  • Credit cardless trial
  • Free account
  • Subscription based

Starting from

Free

  • Free trial available
  • Credit cardless trial
  • Free account
  • Subscription based

User reviews

4.6

2K

5

4

3

2

1

1.3K

665

71

12

1

  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Features
  • Customer support
79%
would recommend this app

4.4

20

5

4

3

2

1

9

9

2

0

0

  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Features
  • Customer support
78%
would recommend this app

Pros

“It has streamlined the way I process large datasets and design control systems. Despite the steep learning curve and cost, the precision it offers is unmatched."”
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Santosh P.

Systems Engineer

“Furthermore, the documentation provided by MathWorks is incredibly thorough, featuring clear examples and a professional community that makes troubleshooting and learning new features very straightforward.”
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Nicolás S.

Telecommunications Degree

“MATLAB is very effective for technical calculations, data analysis, visualization, and numerical modeling.”
RG

Rashad G.

Engineer and Researcher

Pros

“It data visualization is good.”
AA

Arshad A.

MS. Student

Cons

“Larger scripts can also become difficult to manage if the code is not well structured.”
RG

Rashad G.

Engineer and Researcher

“Despite its technical power, the most significant drawback is the overall value for money, as the licensing fees are quite steep for individual users and small businesses.”
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Nicolás S.

Telecommunications Degree

“Personally the cons reside by the fact that it requires a huge amount of resources, and to code is somehow different especially when it comes to the error messages it shows.”
JE

Jad E.

Student

Cons

Not enoughreviews yet

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  • Last review3 months ago
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  • Last review3 years ago

Key features

  • Total features34
  • 2D Drawing
  • 3D Imaging
  • AI/Machine Learning
  • API
  • Activity Dashboard
  • Civil
  • Collaboration Tools
  • Customizable Dashboard
  • Customization
  • Data Clustering
  • Data Connectors
  • Data Discovery
  • Data Import/Export
  • Data Management
  • Data Mining
  • Data Transformation
  • Data Visualization
  • Design Analysis
  • Design Management
  • Document Management
  • Electrical
  • File Storage
  • Forecasting
  • Graphical Data Presentation
  • Mathematical Modeling
  • Mechanical
  • Mechatronics
  • Modeling & Simulation
  • Monte Carlo Simulation
  • Multiple Scoring Models
  • Multivariate Analysis
  • Presentation Tools
  • Real-Time Data
  • Regression
  • Regression Analysis
  • Reporting & Statistics
  • Reporting/Analytics
  • Search/Filter
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Statistical Process Control
  • Statistical Simulation
  • Survival Analysis
  • Time Series Analysis
  • Visual Analytics
  • Total features15
  • 2D Drawing
  • 3D Imaging
  • AI/Machine Learning
  • API
  • Activity Dashboard
  • Civil
  • Collaboration Tools
  • Customizable Dashboard
  • Customization
  • Data Clustering
  • Data Connectors
  • Data Discovery
  • Data Import/Export
  • Data Management
  • Data Mining
  • Data Transformation
  • Data Visualization
  • Design Analysis
  • Design Management
  • Document Management
  • Electrical
  • File Storage
  • Forecasting
  • Graphical Data Presentation
  • Mathematical Modeling
  • Mechanical
  • Mechatronics
  • Modeling & Simulation
  • Monte Carlo Simulation
  • Multiple Scoring Models
  • Multivariate Analysis
  • Presentation Tools
  • Real-Time Data
  • Regression
  • Regression Analysis
  • Reporting & Statistics
  • Reporting/Analytics
  • Search/Filter
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Statistical Process Control
  • Statistical Simulation
  • Survival Analysis
  • Time Series Analysis
  • Visual Analytics

Integrations

  • Total integrations14
  • Azure Cosmos DB
  • COMSOL Multiphysics
  • EASA
  • Innoslate
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Power BI
  • MongoDB
  • Neo4j Graph Database
  • OnScale Solve
  • OpenText Analytics Database
  • Spotfire
  • Tableau
  • ThingSpeak
  • codebeamer
  • Total integrationsN/A
  • Azure Cosmos DB
  • COMSOL Multiphysics
  • EASA
  • Innoslate
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Power BI
  • MongoDB
  • Neo4j Graph Database
  • OnScale Solve
  • OpenText Analytics Database
  • Spotfire
  • Tableau
  • ThingSpeak
  • codebeamer

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