--- description: Detailed reviews on MATLAB based on features, pricing, usability, and ratings. Get a quick overview advantages and disadvantages. Compare MATLAB with similar products. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/getapp/og_logo-94fd2a03a6c7a0e54fc0c9e21a1c0ce9.png title: MATLAB Reviews, Prices & Ratings | GetApp Canada 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Data Visualization Software](/directory/740/data-visualization/software) > [MATLAB](/software/2049791/matlab) # MATLAB Canonical: https://www.getapp.ca/software/2049791/matlab Page: 1 / 85\ Next: [Next page](https://www.getapp.ca/software/2049791/matlab?page=2) > 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. > > Verdict: Rated **4.6/5** by 2090 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.6/5** | 2090 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.0/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support Software | 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 - AI/Machine Learning - API - Civil - Collaboration Tools - Customizable Dashboard - Customization - Data Discovery Software - Data Management Software - Data Mining - Data Visualization Software - Design Analysis - Design Management - Document Management Software - Electrical - File Storage - Forecasting - Graphical Data Presentation - Mathematical Modeling ## 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 - [Data Visualization Software](https://www.getapp.ca/directory/740/data-visualization/software) ## Related Categories - [Data Visualization Software](https://www.getapp.ca/directory/740/data-visualization/software) - [Simulation Software](https://www.getapp.ca/directory/146/simulation/software) - [Predictive Analytics Software](https://www.getapp.ca/directory/628/predictive-analytics/software) - [Statistical Analysis Software](https://www.getapp.ca/directory/361/data-analytics/software) - [Engineering CAD Software](https://www.getapp.ca/directory/1207/engineering-cad/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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This helped me customize other scripts I later created for my work because I was able to see the backbone scripts through matlab. It's a lot more user friendly than other softwares like Fiji or R but because the language is similar it made it for an easier transition for me personally. > > **Cons**: If you're using matlab for graphing data I find that the coding and implementation of stylistics components a bit more complicated than say using Prism or R. Sometimes text background looks dated and trying to change it takes a lot longer than it should. A really nice feature is the 3D graphs that are produced through Matlab but sadly they are pretty hard to transfer to reports and publications unless you capture the graph at a specific angle or use a screen recording of turning the 3D graph for presentation purposes. > > I use Matlab personally to get quantitative data from micrscopy images. This allows me to report details in strucure and migration for cellular biology images. Although it's tricky when you first start using Matlab and it's counterparts, once you understand or look through the forums it's smooth sailing. Keep in mind if you plan on doing intensive analysis/calculations that's all possible with Matlab which has been extremly benefical for me but you will need a good computer. I find that some users play the software for lag/delays but Matlab is calculating such complex and small detailed analysis that the computer creates the delay in communication back to them. Overall without this program I would not have been able to 1)finish my Masters thesis and 2)provide support to my customers with my current job. ----- ### "Amazing simulator for digital communication systems" — 5.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *May 5, 2024* | Computer Software | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: It's easy syntax and predefined functions make the simulation of digital communication systems and techniques so easy and intuitive. I have gained abundant experience by going through the documentation and have been able to implement complex mathematical concepts with MATLAB. > > **Cons**: It's a bit pricey if you don't have a subscription from your academic institution email. Also, it's not open source so you cannot customize it according to your specific needs, which makes it challenging for people in fields like machine learning. > > MATLAB has helped me get a better understanding of modulation, demodulation, quantization, and various other concepts of digital communication through visualization and graphs. I also used it to play around with gaussian, segmentation and filters. A must-know for every aspiring ece engineer out there\! ----- ### "valuable tool for economic researchers" — 3.0/5 > **Muhammet** | *December 21, 2022* | Higher Education Software | Recommendation rating: 5.0/10 > > **Pros**: The software may be somewhat more specialized than some other tools, as it is primarily designed for statistical analysis and modeling. However, it does have a wide range of functions and tools that can be useful for economic research, including functions for working with data, analyzing it statistically, and creating models and simulations. With some basic familiarity with the software and its capabilities, it can be a useful tool for economic research. > > **Cons**: Cost is a problem, considering there are many resources in this area, ie, R, Python,Eventhough i say its user friendly, it still rather complex to use, when I suggest my college i need to explain at least for an hour. and we cannot perform all the types of analysis. This may require users to find workarounds or use other tools to perform these tasks. > > Overall, while MATLAB is a powerful and widely used tool for statistical analysis and modeling, it may not be the best fit for all users, depending on their specific needs and resources. It is important for users to carefully consider their requirements and evaluate the pros and cons of using MATLAB before making a decision. ----- ### "The Harbinger of Engineering Research" — 4.0/5 > **Gianetan** | *December 13, 2019* | Research | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: The abstraction of best of the cutting edge techniques scaled down to function level makes it powerhouse of research in the field of science and engineering. Input of data in the form of matrices make it intuitive to use and visualization of data makes it an extension of your own mind. It doesn't take much time before it gets you working with the lifeless data transforming it useful insights. > > **Cons**: The black box approach of using functions wherein you are aware what the input and output of function is but not its source code is a double edge sword. Whereas it makes it easy to use the function per se but it also makes it difficult to customize software. The source code of the commonly used functions should be available. > > MATLAB has been at the centerstage of our academic activities in general and research in particular. It has helped in solving research problems in the area of image processing. Medical diagnosis of various diseases, object recognition and character recognition are some specific areas in which MATLAB has been really useful. Now I am also researching in the area of data science. I have found it to be surprisingly and pleasantly useful in this area although people are making use of Python and its libraries and R for this purpose. ----- ### "MATLAB Magic: Transformative Learning for Aspiring Software Engineers" — 4.0/5 > **Yamilka** | *November 23, 2023* | Computer Software | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: For students studying software development, MATLAB is a useful tool. Its vast function library and simple syntax enable quick algorithm building and experimentation. The visualisation tools are excellent and aid in the understanding of difficult ideas. MATLAB is more than just a simple coding environment because to its seamless integration of modelling and simulation tools. > > **Cons**: While MATLAB provides a wide range of tools, students on a tight budget may find the cost of the licence to be a drawback. Collaboration may also be limited by the fact that MATLAB scripts might not be as portable as programmes written in other languages. Because of its various features, some users could find the UI confusing. > > In my pursuit of becoming a software engineer, MATLAB served as my guide through intricate mathematical models and algorithms. Its graphical skills improved my comprehension of software ideas that are essential to my academic career by transforming abstract theories into concrete visualisations. ----- Page: 1 / 85\ Next: [Next page](https://www.getapp.ca/software/2049791/matlab?page=2) ## Links - [View on GetApp](https://www.getapp.ca/software/2049791/matlab) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | es | | | es-CL | | | es-CO | | | es-MX | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | pt | | | pt-PT | | ----- ## Structured Data