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# Page 7 - Reviews of MATLAB

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Graduate Research Assistant  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "MATLAB is great for doing data analysis, data visualization, and machine learning"

April 1, 2022

5.0

Most of the time, I used Matlab in academic setup. I had used Matlab for implementing image processing algorithms when I found that Matlab already has some useful functions, like eigenvalue calculation, which one can leverage to avoid implementing them from scratch. I have used Matlab for data analysis courses and found it very relevant for the people who work on data and machine learning oriented industry. There are a very few alternatives to Matlab.

Pros

Matlab is a wonderful tool to solve problems using statistics. One can implement many mathematical models and algorithms using Matlab because it has rich API support, which already implements many math functions. Therefore, the users do not have to write every function and, instead, can leverage existing implementation for their work.

Cons

Matlab is slower than other languages. If someone can implement the same algorithm using C, which is very possible but time-consuming to do, it will perform much faster than the Matlab implementation.

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kB

khoubeib B.  
Student  
Airlines/Aviation  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Matlab use Review"

April 1, 2021

4.0

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 .

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.

Alternatives considered

[Wing Python IDE](https://www.capterra.com/p/182470/Wing-Python-IDE/)

Reason for choosing MATLAB

Because it is helpful for distance work with teams when we can't be all present physically we can manipulate our code files from our sides and then get the overall code.

Switched from

[CData Drivers](https://www.capterra.com/p/203124/CData-Python-Connectors/)[Wing Python IDE](https://www.capterra.com/p/182470/Wing-Python-IDE/)

for some projects, python could be more easy to use and having more options and tool that Matlab don't have them or where you can find them in a harder way.

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SS

Stuart S.  
Electronic Design Engineer  
Automotive  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Very powerful, very expensive computing tool suite"

May 19, 2019

4.0

MATLAB is an extremely powerful data analysis tool; we have used it for visualising data both in real time and after the fact to find trends and isolate faults. The automotive toolkits are high quality; in particular the CAN bus support easy manipulation of CAN bus data for producing graphs and test rigs for components and systems.

Pros

If you can do it in software, you can probably do it with MATLAB! It has a vast range of functions from simple matrix manipulation (its namesake) to computer vision algorithms for autonomous driving. The MATLAB language has a simple syntax which is easy to learn, and code be executed one line at a time while testing and experimenting, or can be run automatically as a script. The debugger is also very good. It is fairly straightforward to produce functional GUIs which make a project appear professional and easy to use, important when distributing code to to coworkers or customers. Documentation is excellent, both within the MATLAB and online.

Cons

In recent years the addition of more and more features has started to take its toll on the overall responsiveness of the software; MATLAB no longer starts up as quickly as it used to and general clicking through menus and UI is more sluggish than in the past. Due to its ease-of-use there is a degree of abstraction in the language which slow execution; once a software module has been written and tested in MATLAB it is common to port it to C or C++ to improve performance. No MATLAB review would be complete without a complaint about the cost; especially if one has some use case, such as embedded code generation using Simulink, which requires several additional toolboxes on top of base MATLAB. The per-seat license cost can easily reach tens of thousands, which can be a tough sell in a world filled with excellent free and open source alternatives.

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Nikola S.  
Tutor  
Education Management  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "The standard for research"

December 12, 2018

5.0

I have used MATLAB to develop an app with GUI for hardware automation and data processing. I was amazed how well it worked. In everyday work MATLAB can be used for fast model prototyping and calculations. Anything you can calculate, MATLAB does it better.

Pros

What I like the most about software is that it can be easily used for anything from a calculator to programming full fledged GUI applications and simulation tool. As a calculator it's fast and powerful together with scripting functionality, the library of functions pretty much covers anything you can think of. It is very fast when handling a lot of data in matrix form. Parallel processing feature allows you to speed it up even faster. GUI customization and preset scheme is great. Debugger is very intuitive and the fact that MATLAB language is a sequential programming language allows you execute lines of code independently. Documentation is amazing! I wish every single software/programming language is documented as well as MATLAB. There is plenty of examples for any function that just work when you copy paste them.

Cons

The Mac OSX version is not developed well enough to take advantage of all OSX features in my opinion. For example MATLAB manages clipboard really funky on Mac. I couldn't get any 3rd party snippet clipboard managers to work well with MATLAB (anyone who programs a lot knows how helpful these are). I couldn't get third party editors to work with.

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NG

Nikhil G.  
Project Lead-R&D  
Mental Health Care  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "A systematic review of MATLAB"

April 24, 2022

5.0

visualization, image processing,

Pros

Image Processing, AI/ML, Signal processing, Statistics, data visualization, data processing

Cons

Nothing as major. the only thing is it is on the higher price range but at the same tie there is not a single toolbox in market who is providing as much stuff when compared to matlab

Reason for choosing MATLAB

ease of use, working on it is easy, tracking and logs of data can be easily tracked

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AG

Anand G.  
Assistant Manager  
Automotive  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Best Simulation Software Available with Support to all New developments"

December 4, 2022

5.0

Overall it's an amazing software to work with. We can also simulate software architectures on it which makes it easier to use.

Pros

The scalability of the software. The software is based on mathematical matrix and with that almost everything is possible. If you want to model a RC equivalent of a battery or you want to use a battery blockset both are possible. We can estimate the modelling and design efficiently and effectively.

Cons

Ease of navigation to certain blocksets is a problem. And i sometimes find it hard and get confused with normal simulink and simscape models... Both are difficult to connect with eachother.

Alternatives considered

[Scilab](https://www.capterra.com/p/125815/Scilab/)

Reason for choosing MATLAB

Has support and blocksets to different powertrains and I have already worked in the MATLAB environment.

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MO

Mohammed O.  
Tech. Manager and Software Arch  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "The best and reliable applications to solve all kinds of equations accurately"

March 4, 2022

5.0

MATLAB has helped me overcome many of the steps required to solve equations by hand, greatly simplifying and understanding them.

Pros

I like the ease of use and the accuracy of the results in MATLAB, where you can simply choose the type of operation that you are afraid to perform and then work to enter the values ​​of the variables for what you want to calculate and then get the results, which can be printed or shared with ease as well. I like his ability to solve most operations Arithmetic, especially matrices, is very confident in the results that I get by using it.

Cons

I don't think there are any negatives, as MATLAB has a good reputation with all specialists, add to this the ease of use, which makes it the most suitable option for obtaining the most accurate results.

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Student  
E-Learning  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "An important software for enginnering projects"

May 7, 2022

5.0

I have been using this software from second year of my engineering and performed experiments which are related to simulation, problem solving, graphical analysis etc. Programming language is also easy so it is perfect software considering all aspects.

Pros

1\. It comes with variety of features which one need while problem solving. 2. The simulation feature is unique and gives clear idea about real time project implementation. 3. One can perform any complex mathematical operation on matlab. 4. Graphical analysis of any equation can be performed using MATLAB. 5. Coding is simple and can be learned easily.

Cons

1\. It is paid and expensive. 2. Size of the software is also too much so configuration of laptop/pc needs to be high enough to run it smoothly. 3. It is little bit complex, one should have enough practice to operate it perfectly.

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Tilanka D.  
Undergraduate students  
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Programming, Modeling and Simulation in one platform"

August 2, 2019

5.0

This is the best software I ever seen in mathematical calculations. It has high performance, good accuracy and it is a genius software used in many engineering fields related to electrical and mechanical.

Pros

It has very easy programming instructions and user friendly interface. MATLAB can solve complex mathematical processes like neural networks, mechanical controlling, image processing withing few lines of codes or less selected options. It can easily use for activities like mathematical calculations, analysis of information, programming purposes with just limited technical knowledge. There are many tutorials for beginners and advanced users.

Cons

The main problem is that it is not free, if can be release a free version for student it will be very useful. Sometimes it is very difficult to understand some errors and mathematical errors for beginners without having good guidance. There are no special guidance in the software for options found in advanced simulations.Computer needs some higher performances to get best performance in MATLAB.

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NB

Nahshon B.  
Student  
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Best simulation software for education and projects. "

December 16, 2021

5.0

I am a student currently pursuing the final year of my bachelor's degree and I have been using Matlab for the past three years. I have both types of projects, software, and hardware, and MatLab was useful in both. Inbuild functions in MatLab helped me with my software project. And simulation in MatLab before building the hardware product helped me save money and time. Eliminating the unnecessary results through simulation helped me to build the desired hardware product directly without wasting any resources.

Pros

Free trial in Matlab was the best since I was able to explore all the features of this software before paying for it. The representation of mathematical data in the form of physical parameters. It imagines features by taking in only numerical data. It has a lot of useful inbuild functions. Has an online version too. It has huge community ( a lot of other developers use matlab, so you can get help easily help when stuck)

Cons

The price is little expensive for students though worth it. some features doesn't function well on older version laptops. The UI is not convenient enough. Not easy for beginners, it requires time and effort to learn. Hard to identify compiler error.

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Mechatronics Engineer  
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "The Most powerful engineering tool"

March 22, 2022

5.0

MATLAB is a perfect selection for education, with all the specific and professional toolboxes it has, a very powerful suite to learn how to develop a workable platform.

Pros

Easy to program, clear results of simulation, can be used in many technical fields as digital control, mechanical and electrical engineering with advanced mathematical capabilities.

Cons

High cost, it takes a huge part of memory that makes the system slower requiring a lot of time to install and open depending on the system.

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Educator  
E-Learning  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "MATLAB , a software must to be used by any graduate."

April 23, 2022

5.0

I encourage any graduate to be familiar with matlab for better understanding practical concepts through simulink. Matlab is a Must Software required in all schools and colleges for improving the students' understanding skills on mathematics. Design and development of any engineering product, Matlab tools are very much needed.

Pros

The features I liked most about Matlab are 1. Digital signal processing filters 2. Image processing forecasting trends 3. mathematical computation which I used for understanding Digital signal processing & to carry out practicals

Cons

Online interactive models are limited Integration with other software products is poor. It is not high level language unlike Python

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Mechanical Engineer  
Higher Education  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Easy and powerful programming software"

November 18, 2022

5.0

Pros

Ease of usePowerful built-in functionsPlenty of numerical analysis librariesIntuitive coding

Cons

Some features do not accept a lot of customization (especially in genetic algorithms)Slow runs (inappropriate for high-computational-cost applications)A little pricey

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Vitto Sebastian T.  
Startup  
Consumer Electronics  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Matlbas is a perfect tool for control design"

September 10, 2021

5.0

Using matlab for control programming , signal processing and data visualization it was very easy to understand. and the tool for add add-ons alows me choose what tools i need and not waste space in my disk

Pros

The active community, every time i had a problem it migh be solve for Matlab community in a day. The selection of package and the capacity to import 3D models to probe control systems, very well documented functions.

Cons

the lack of equation templates or a way to visualize a equation without using latex. it has a very slow start and in has no native night mode.

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SD

Subhasri D.  
Freelancer  
Marketing and Advertising  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Good Software for Mathematics"

July 29, 2023

5.0

I frequently use this programme. I use it primarily because it has a lot of built-in features that make the work much simpler. Once you understand its syntax, MatLab is a fantastic programme. But instead of crashing everything, they should get an undefined error when they click on a zero-dividing area.

Pros

With the aid of this tool, I can complete all of my engineering, mathematical, post-processing, and analytical tasks. Engineers can benefit greatly from using it. With MATLAB, any task can be completed with ease. a good selection of tools, packages, and libraries. extremely flexible engineering and mathematical tool. too much latitude in how engineering tasks are carried out. It makes solving all of your maths problems much simpler.

Cons

It lacks a legitimate dark mode. Despite being a frequently used tool, it lacks a dark theme. If you're not an educator, it's expensive for individuals. With new updates released each year, processing demands rise and the weight of the tool on your computer increases.

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WD

Wyatt D.  
Operations Manager  
Research  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Great software pairs well withSimulink"

April 18, 2022

5.0

Pros

We use Matlab-Simulink in a neuroscience research setting. It’s a great, condensed and simplified language and application that was clearly designed to allow individual users to create their own automated processes. We take in a lot of data from proprietary collection methods - and Matlab works wonders on binding together different modalities of collection, analysis, and automation. There are hundreds of toolboxes that came with our subscription and forums/resources dedicated to their use. From executive level implementation of research paradigms to everyday data crunching done by our undergraduate volunteers there are so many resources, how to’s, tool boxes, etc. that it is really easy to get everyone on the same page and really visualize our data pipeline.

Cons

Only that many people have never used Matlab before!

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Solution Architect  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Excellent Mathematical Analysis and Simulation Tool"

December 18, 2023

5.0

Pros

We use MATLAB for solving complex equation, algorithm for computations. We also use matlab for simulating behavior of logical components. There are many graphic libraries which helps for faster development.

Cons

Matlab has been used since decades now so featurewise almost all required topics covered but cost perspective is one is i am little disappointed as its too high and there is no alternative.

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EÖ

Eyüp Ö.  
Industrial Engineer  
Financial Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Matlab EO"

April 12, 2022

5.0

I can do the calculations that I normally need to do very simply and quickly after only taking some time. Provides convenience when I want to analyze data

Pros

Whenever I want to code a shortcut I can do it very simply.

Cons

I spent a lot of time until I learned Matlab codes. But I still make mistakes from time to time while coding. Error notification is coming, but should give more details when telling what the error is

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MK

Manasseh K.  
Technical Director  
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "MATLAB is an efficient analysis and simulation tool."

September 15, 2023

5.0

All things considered, I'd say it's a fantastic tool for data analysis and visualization and is adaptable enough to handle work for various industries, including aerospace, electronics, automotive, communications, and industrial automation industries.

Pros

Data analysis, visualization, modelling, and reporting are all made easier with MATLAB. Even if I don't use it daily, it is an essential tool that I require for data analysis.

Cons

The cost of using MATLAB is one of its drawbacks especially for Small to Medium sized businesses. But based on the advantages it provides, I believe the cost is justified. Furthermore, it has a steep learning curve, especially if you don't have any technical or data analytic experience.

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BB

Bed B.  
Engineer  
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Best Simulation Tools for Engineer"

December 3, 2021

5.0

I love to use MatLab. While doing my graduation MatLab is the one that helps me lots. Without the use of MatLab, I am unable to imaging my graduation.

Pros

I found all the features that need to do my electrical simulation project on Matlab. MatLab simulation is the first step toward any real project for me.

Cons

MatLab size is high and takes more time to open and run on Low-End devices. But it is ok because MatLab has multiple functions according to users' needs which definitely increases the size of the program.

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Saurav C.  
Research Assistant  
Environmental Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Excellent for data analysis and visualization"

April 3, 2020

5.0

I am working with Geographical data in netcdf format that needs to be analyzed for statistical and visualization purposes and Matlab is a great tool to work with for such analysis

Pros

I have extensively used Matlab in combination with Fortran 77 in the past to analyze geographical data in netcdf format. Fortran was mainly used to pre process the data but the actual analysis, statistical analysis and visual representation through the generation of figures were done with Matlab. The Mapping Toolbox add-on in matlab was particularly helpful in this regard. More recently, I have started to use Panoply instead of Fortran to preprocess the data but Matlab remains my first choice as far as the actual analysis of the data is concerned

Cons

Sometimes, for a really large data file, Matlab had failed in the past and under such circumstances, i had to go to Fortran 77 as it very robust but I have not had that problem recently possibly because of the increased computing ability of the modern day computers

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Consultant civil engineer  
Civil Engineering  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "NO MORE FEAR ON COMPLEX CALCULATIONS."

July 30, 2019

4.0

I highly suggest matlab not only for engineers but also to the people who work in research field. This is a fundamental software that everyone must get use to it. Its easily understandable and deployable. Matlab doesn't requires much technical knowledge to utilize.

Pros

Matlab is a product that I started using from my college life. As an engineer I personally say that matlab has becom a part of my day to day life. Its an amazing tool to solve variety of complex calculations and mathematical operations. It also helped me in my research work by its various plots made me understand the differences in variables. It has a very good user friendly interface. Even though the 2019 versions requires a high quality system once you deploy the software it will run very smoothly.

Cons

Personally I love to work with matlab. The only problem I faced is it sometimes glitches when I process videos.

Reason for choosing MATLAB

This is the best software which is recommended by my teachers since then I am using this software very oftenly.

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PS

Pablo S.  
RPA Developer  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "My own experience using Matlab"

March 4, 2019

5.0

My general experience with Matlab is good, since it is a very good programming language for developers who have not programmed much, and also, for Engineering, it is the best. The part that I do not like, is the real use in the working life that Matlab has. They should encourage or try to make companies use more Matlab to get their results.

Pros

Thanks to Matlab I have been able to develop my projects over 5 years in the university. In my studies, all the programming was done in Matlab. With Matlab I have been able to develop complex codes very easily, since this Software is really easy to use, and its language is very similar to that used in Python, for example. It is a kind of language that is very easy to understand. In addition to this, Matlab allows you to make "plots" to graphically see the value of our variables or graphs. In my particular case, it was really necessary and very good, to be able to get a 2D or 3D graphic representation on the screen where to see, for example, an electrical signal. For the treatment of signals and images, from my point of view, Matlab is the best software to use.

Cons

The worst thing about Matlab, without a doubt, is the lack of projects or work in the workplace. This means that, in comparison with other programming languages ​​or other technologies, in Spain, Matlab is very little used, to say nothing. This is a pity, since the tool is good, but there are no job opportunities to develop with Matlab, which causes less use of the tool for lack of customers who use it. On the other hand, the license is extremely expensive for the free features that you can get in other programs. From my point of view, they should be able to give the option of a free, limited version. This will greatly encourage its use in the community and in future ones.

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Gabriella N.  
Process Design Engineer and CEO  
Mining & Metals  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "An academic standard with diverse uses"

January 21, 2021

5.0

Using MATLAB as well as continuing to learn it and apply it to solve problems across different industries seems worth it. It is a capable tool for solving different problems across industries such as metallurgical process engineering, bioprocess engineering, geophysical data analysis, systems engineering, medical data analysis, and the list goes on.

Pros

I have used MATLAB for over five years now. I was first introduced to it in my engineering undergraduate studies. I then went on to use it for my postgraduate studies. MATLAB has built-in functions that can be used for different applications across different fields. Using these functions can save quite a bit of time and reduce the number of errors you get when running code. The forum by MathWorks has a lot of MATLAB users and it's very helpful! Users can ask questions and be answered, there is also an option for file exchange. I have used a number of the exchanged files to get me started on my work or to help me better understand how to accomplish what I want to do. I haven’t had to ask questions, not because I haven’t gotten stuck but because the forum is so interactive and I always find help in the answered questions asked by other users.

Cons

MATLAB is heavy and can slow down when solving a problem and it can also slow down your computer. A lot of computations are done by MATLAB code and if you do not have an appreciation of this and learn MATLAB as a language, especially when coming from an engineering background, you will get stuck quite often and struggle. It's not easy to pick up and get started, there is a learning curve, specifically with the coding. The software its self is relatively clear as to what goes where and how to use it.

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Amjed A.  
Mechanical Engineer  
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Is it good?"

February 10, 2022

5.0

As a mechanical engineer, I typically use MATLAB to solve complex mathematical equations. To get the most out of PID controllers, I use Simulink. In addition, I use it to create applications that solve engineering equations, such as determining the optimal diameter of a shaft by providing some parameters.

Pros

The fact that I can use mat lab to solve any equation in any order is what I like best about it. It also has good documentation, which includes a list of all the commands you used. Aside from the ability to create one, it has a wide range of libraries. Aside from the excellent help support provided by Matlab, there are places that teach how to use it. I like how you can use Matlab to create a complete application with a user interface.

Cons

Matlab's high price is one of my pet peeves. Furthermore, in order to fully utilize the capabilities of this application, you must first learn the coding language.

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