--- description: Review of MATLAB Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs on Software Advice Ireland. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: MATLAB | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice IE --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Simulation Software](/directory/4162/simulation/software) > [MATLAB](/software/264043/matlab) # MATLAB Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/264043/matlab Page: 1 / 85\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/264043/matlab?page=2) > MATLAB is a programming platform designed to help businesses and educational institutions develop algorithms, analyze data, create applications and more. MATLAB's live editor lets businesses create scripts to combine formatted text and enhance code with headings, images and hyperlinks. Professionals can publish live scripts in HTML, LaTeX, Microsoft Word or PDF formats and organize, analyze and clean data sets from several fields such as climatology, medical research, predictive maintenance and finance, among other sectors. MATLAB includes various pre-built functions for signal processing, machine learning and statistical analysis. Pricing is available on perpetual or annual licenses and support is extended via forums, video tutorials, documentation and phone. > > 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 | 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 - Customisable Dashboard - Customization - Data Discovery - Data Management - Data Mining - Data Visualisation - Design Analysis - Design Management - Document Management - 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 - [Simulation Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4162/simulation/software) ## Related Categories - [Simulation Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4162/simulation/software) - [Engineering CAD Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4321/engineering-cad/software) - [Predictive Analytics Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/481/predictive-analytics/software) - [Data Visualization Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/400/data-visualization/software) - [Statistical Analysis Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4338/statistical-analysis/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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It’s the best in class simulation software ----- ### "The Harbinger of Engineering Research" — 4.0/5 > **Gianetan** | *13 December 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. ----- ### "Great analysis product" — 4.0/5 > **Karan** | *6 March 2023* | Computer & Network Security | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: visualisations are real-time and understandable, it is widely used by everyone > > **Cons**: Product is not easy to use and documentation can be improved ----- ### "MATLAB Magic: Transformative Learning for Aspiring Software Engineers" — 4.0/5 > **Yamilka** | *23 November 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. ----- ### "GearUp Market Data Analysis for Real Estate Teams." — 5.0/5 > **Ignacio** | *23 September 2025* | Real Estate | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: Users enjoy MATLAB's robust data analysis and easy dashboard customization, making it simple to follow local market trends and compare investment results easily. > > **Cons**: Agency teams further elaborated that data collection on industries requires additional effort, and fewer report templates require additional effort to make outputs property management relevant. > > The use of MATLAB allowed teams to make rapid valuations of rental trends and provide clean charts to be presented to customers in briefings, thereby creating confidence and guiding investment decisions. ----- Page: 1 / 85\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/264043/matlab?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/264043/matlab) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | ----- ## Structured Data