--- 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 2097 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.6/5** | 2097 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, Japanese, Korean - **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 (17 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 2 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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So far it has been great ----- ### "A Powerful and Versatile Numerical Computing Software" — 4.0/5 > **Andualem** | *March 12, 2023* | Biotechnology | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: 1.MATLAB is a powerful and versatile numerical computing software that allows you to perform a wide range of mathematical operations.2.It has a user-friendly interface and provides easy-to-use functions for data analysis, visualization, and modeling.3.MATLAB has an extensive library of pre-built functions that can save you a lot of time and effort in writing complex algorithms.4.It supports various programming languages such as C++, Java, and Python, making it easy to integrate with other software tools.5.MATLAB has excellent support for parallel computing, which can significantly speed up large-scale computations. > > **Cons**: 1.MATLAB can be quite expensive, especially for individual users and small businesses.2.It can be challenging to learn MATLAB programming, especially if you're not familiar with programming concepts and syntax.3.MATLAB can be resource-intensive and requires a powerful computer to run efficiently.4.It is a proprietary software, which means that you are limited to the features and updates provided by the MATLAB company.5.Some users complain that MATLAB is slow compared to other programming languages, such as Python. > > As a user, I have found MATLAB to be an excellent tool for performing complex numerical computations and data analysis tasks. Its built-in functions and libraries make it easy to manipulate and visualize data, and the interface is user-friendly and intuitive. However, I did find the learning curve to be steep, and it took some time to get used to the syntax and programming concepts. ----- ### "Best for mathematical modelling" — 3.0/5 > **Thuffail** | *June 9, 2021* | Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing | Recommendation rating: 6.0/10 > > **Pros**: MATLAB is basically a coding software. The coding language is very easy to self learn. However a basic knowledge on mathematics and coding fundamentals is needed. Any person who is familiar in any computer language can grasp the techniques of using MATLAB. Therefore the codes can be debugged easily. This is a software that can be used in mathematical modelling for in engineering fields. In electrical engineering the software can be used to simulate control systems. It also can be used to do complex calculations that need many iterations. It facilitates the extraction of data from excel formats. Most data are stored in excels .Therefore mathematical analysis on data stored in excel can be easily done using this software. Therefore this is one of the best software for data visualization in a mathematical sense. Another advantage is the ability to use image processing and signal analysis tools for practical applications. These processing techniques can be performed on data by coding the fundamental methods of processing. This software can be used in building applications using graphical user interfaces. > > **Cons**: The software can be used for analysis of large data sets .However the time to process or run codes involving large data sets may take few minutes. As a result more powerful computers with improved process speed should be used in some cases to get results from the software. The interface has not been improved in improved versions. The interface can be made more user friendly. Though debugging is comparatively is easy when considering other computer languages, it will be better if it can be further improved. > > Annual and monthly data collected in businesses can be easily analyzed using this software. Machine learning can be used on available data to predict on future trends in market. ----- ### "The all in one science tool bundle" — 5.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *May 4, 2022* | Higher Education Software | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: This tool help me in all of my engineering tasks, mathematics tasks, post-processing tasks, and analysis task. It is a very useful tool for Engineers. All tasks are done with MATLAB with ease. A good wide range of libraries, packages and toolboxes. Highly versatile engineering and math tool. too much flexibility in doing tasks of engineering. It makes all of your math equation solution much easier. > > **Cons**: It lacks proper dark mode. It is a highly used tool and still doesn't have a dark theme. It is costly for individuals if you are not an educator. With every updates coming every year, processing requirements are becoming more and more demanding and tool is becoming heavy on your computer. ----- ### "Matlab use Review" — 4.0/5 > **khoubeib** | *April 1, 2021* | Airlines/Aviation | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: it is a easy use product that you cant use almsot for porjects with teams and it is helping a lot in doing work in distance, we even did exams using this tool so i recommand so much. > > **Cons**: i don't like just one thing about it, it is in the use command interactive menu, for example, there is a lot of tools that we can't use, it's not so intuitive sometimes and most of the time there is some problems to understand what the problem is exactly when you have a code error. > > i'm satistified in the overall experience but i would appreciate that they add some tools to make it more intuitive and easy to use especially for understanding what the problem are and where are they exactly, also their types more intuitive and precise . ----- 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