--- title: "Scilab Software Pricing, Alternatives & More 2026 | Capterra" description: "With the help of Capterra, learn about Scilab Software - reviews, pricing plans, popular comparisons to other Statistical Analysis products and more." source_url: "https://www.capterra.com/p/125815/Scilab/" page_type: "product" language: "en" publication_date: "2026-11-03" --- # Scilab Software Review 2026: Features, Integrations, Pros & Cons Last updated on November 3, 2026 Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Description](#description)[Use cases](#use-cases)[Alternatives](#alternatives)[FAQs](#faqs)[Features](#features)[Pricing](#pricing)[Support](#support)[Reviews](#reviews) Scilab ## What is Scilab? On-premise solution that provides statistical analysis through data visualization, algorithm development, numerical analysis and more. ## What is Scilab used for? [Statistical Analysis](https://www.capterra.com/statistical-analysis-software/)[Simulation](https://www.capterra.com/simulation-software/) Top alternative Featured Overall rating Based on 20 user reviews Reviews sentiment Positive 90% Neutral 10% Negative 0% Contact vendor for pricing Free trial not available Includes Free Version Capterra Shortlist charts the highest-rated and most popular products... Our "Best of" badge program showcases products with the highest ratings... Our "Best of" badge program showcases products with the highest ratings... Do you work for Scilab?[Manage this product listing](https://www.g2.com/products/scilab/claim_requests/new?auto=true) ## Compare with a popular alternative Capterra selects software alternatives based on relevant features, verified user reviews and user interactions. Placement may be influenced by client status. ### Scilab 4.3 (20) VS. [4.4 (12)](https://www.capterra.com/p/10004983/SAS-Viya/#reviews) Starting Price Contact vendor Starting Price Contact vendor Free Trial Free Version Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version Ease Of Use 4.3 (20) Ease Of Use 4.1 (2,097) Value For Money 4.7 (12) Value For Money 3.7 (1,492) Customer Service 4.1 (13) Customer Service 3.9 (1,376) ## Scilab alternatives [4.4 (13)](https://www.capterra.com/p/184445/Infotools-Harmoni/reviews/) Starting price $2000.00 Per User, Per Month Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 100% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [4.5 (287)](https://www.capterra.com/p/169053/Looker/reviews/) Starting price Contact vendor for pricing Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 94% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [4.5 (391)](https://www.capterra.com/p/109731/Minitab-Statistical-Software/reviews/) Starting price $2394.00 Per User, Per Month Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 93% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars Highest Rated [4.7 (87)](https://www.capterra.com/p/10012559/EngineRoom/reviews/) Starting price $495.00 Per User, Per Month Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 97% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [View all alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/125815/Scilab/alternatives/) ## FAQs about Scilab Overview ### Which roles and teams benefit most from Scilab? Scilab is most used by students, academics, and research teams working on mathematical modeling, simulations, and technical coursework. Engineering students and design or research engineers use it to analyze data, test algorithms, and prototype control or mechanical systems. Tutors and professors use it to demonstrate numerical methods and support lab-based instruction. Answer based on 20 reviews Overview ### What company size and specific industries is Scilab built for? Scilab is designed for aerospace, automotive, pharmaceutical, and other industry organizations that need statistical analysis, data visualization, algorithm development, and application deployment. The description does not specify a company size, so it appears suitable for businesses and teams in these sectors that work with data-focused technical projects. Features and Usability ### What are the key features of Scilab? Scilab includes data visualization, visual analytics, and an activity dashboard for monitoring results, plus data import/export, data connectors, and data transformation for managing inputs. It also offers statistical analysis, regression, multivariate analysis, time series analysis, statistical simulation, data clustering, multiple scoring models, and real-time data support. Getting Started and Support ### What training and onboarding options does Scilab offer? Scilab provides in-person training for teams that want guided instruction in a live setting. This format allows participants to receive direct presentation and discussion during scheduled sessions, supporting structured learning and reference during setup and early use. Getting Started and Support ### What customer support options does Scilab offer? Scilab provides email/help desk support. Users describe support as limited and sometimes hard to rely on, with some noting a lack of help from customer service and the wider community. Others say the open-source community keeps improving the product, but official support is still modest. Answer based on 4 reviews ## Features AI summary Based on 1,070 Statistical Analysis reviews Not all Statistical Analysis products cover every must-have feature. Here is what Capterra reviewers flag as essential when choosing a solution: - **Reporting & Statistics** (**46%** of reviewers rated this feature as critical) - **Data Visualization** (**48%**) - **Reporting/Analytics** (**45%**) Scilab includes **Data Visualization**, which gives users a clear way to explore patterns and present findings visually. However, it does not include **Reporting & Statistics** or **Reporting/Analytics**. Instead, it offers other important capabilities that reviewers also value, such as **Data Import/Export** (**44%**) and **Statistical Simulation** (**39%**). These features help businesses move data between systems and test scenarios more effectively, providing teams with useful tools for analysis and decision-making. Data Visualization 4.0 (4) 100.00% of 4 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Graphical representation of data Statistical Simulation 4.5 (4) 75.00% of 4 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Assess the performance of a method by picking a random sample from a normal distribution Activity Dashboard Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities Customization Create labels for products that contain required information such as colors, sizes, dates, etc. Data Clustering Clustering or grouping objects based on data similarities Data Connectors Connect to big data sources Scilab 15 features ### All Features - Activity Dashboard: Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities - Customization: Create labels for products that contain required information such as colors, sizes, dates, etc. - Data Clustering: Clustering or grouping objects based on data similarities - Data Connectors: Connect to big data sources - Data Import/Export: Import and export data to and from software applications - Data Transformation: Translate EDI formats into data suitable for use with company applications. - Data Visualization: Graphical representation of data - Multiple Scoring Models: Create multiple models or equations for generating scores - Multivariate Analysis: Analysis of data sets that contain more than one variable - Real-Time Data: Receive data and information in real time - Regression: Supports various regression methods such as ordinary least squares (OLS), weighted least squares (WLS), or generalized linear model (GLM). - Statistical Analysis: Apply statistical/mathematical models to sets of data - Statistical Simulation: Assess the performance of a method by picking a random sample from a normal distribution - Time Series Analysis: Series of data points indexed in time order - Visual Analytics: Interact with data visualization elements, such as charts and graphs, to drill down into data --- Features 4.4 (20) 4.4 Based on 20 reviews ## Pricing Value for money 4.7 (12) Free Version Free €0.00 Value for money 4.7 (12) 4.7 Based on 12 reviews ## Support, customer service and training options Customer Service 4.1 (13) Support - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat Training - In Person - Live Online - Webinars - Documentation - Videos Deployment - Web - Android - iPhone/iPad Typical users - Freelancers - Small businesses - Mid size businesses - Enterprises Customer Service 4.1 (13) 4.1 Based on 13 reviews ## User reviews Overall rating 4.4 Based on 20 reviews Filter by rating Counts reflect reviews available in this feed. 5(9) 4(9) 3(2) 2(0) 1(0) Mentioned topic Recent reviews first, then most helpful Ahmad A. Information Technology Engineering Used the software for: Less than 1 year ### "A Free and Open-Source Alternative to MATLAB" 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 8/10 November 9, 2023 Pros Scilab proves to be a tool, due to its extensive collection of functions that cater to projects of any scale. Moreover the fact that Scilab is freely available as an open source software makes it accessible, to a range of users. Cons Scilab may not be the user friendly, at first. Might require a bit of prior instruction to navigate. However this is a concern that can easily be overcome with some practice. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Verified Reviewer Student Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Perfect software to solve complex problems " 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 4.0 4.0 Likelihood to Recommend 9/10 March 23, 2022 It is very useful for engineering students to solve critical mathematical problems. Also it is very helpful to plot a graphs of various equations. So overall it is perfect open source tool. Pros 1\. It is open source free hence any one can use Scilab. 2. User can able to perform complex calculations of maths very easily and quickly using programming. 3. User can able to plot a graph or simulate a complex equation to analyse it's nature. 4. It is very useful in ‎designing various types control systems and analyze it's behaviour under different conditions. 5. It is used to solve mathematical, scientific, engineering, geometrical problems very efficiently. 6. It is very light weight so it can also run on low end pc's. Cons No any cons experienced while using but sometimes it takes time to fully load software. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. VR Verified Reviewer Research Engineer Used the software for: Less than 1 year ### "Not a Matlab alternative" 3.0 Overall Rating 3.0 3.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 3.0 3.0 Customer Service 3.0 3.0 Likelihood to Recommend 7/10 September 2, 2022 It was my first lab software ever, even before MATLAB. For educational purpose, Scilab served really well in helping me to get the first sense of scientific coding. Some might say that Scilab is a diluted version of MATLAB but in my opinion, each software has its own specificity. Thank you a lot for being a part of my youth. Pros Free access and open source program for everyone. A fantastic open source tool for beginners academic researches. You have a large variety of tool boxes to use and to develop, beside learning basic scientific and programming notion such as arrays, matrixes, etc. Cons Lack of help from the community and customer services. Poor graphical design. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Arshad R. MS. Student Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Scilab" 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 7/10 November 1, 2021 Scilab is a good tool to carryout evaluation and simple code development. Pros Scilab offers a lot of fucntions to evaluate and simulate data in the programmed manner. It data visualization is good. Cons It do not have as many features as Matlab or wolfarm mathematica have. Also its a bit hard to use. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. RE Reviewer Academic Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Lightweight, powerful, but not compatible with MATLAB" 5.0 January 11, 2019 Pros Scilab is a great tool for statistics, communications, satellite orbits, networking, algorithm complexity, and virtually all fields of academics and engineering. Both Scilab itself and its plugins (called modules) are cross-platform, with ready-made packages for Windows, macOS, the most popular Linux distros, and BSD. It is free and open-source, distributed under GPLv2 and previously CeCILL. The main application is well-written, using as little resources as possible, but stays as powerful as any alternative. The community is not large, but it is a serious one, users and programmers constantly working in making Scilab the optimal application of its kind. Cons Let's not lie; scientist and engineers use MATLAB a lot. Scilab, unfortunately, is not remotely compatible with MATLAB. As long as Scilab is not the most popular of its kind, compatibility will always be an issue. That being said, skill transfer is not a problem. Apart from that, some new modules might be heavier on your computer than they should, but a serious community makes sure they are improved with a rapid pace. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Verified Reviewer ASME IGTI Student Liasion Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Amazing product!" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 June 17, 2020 trying to run my simulations for my current research project Pros I can use this free of cost since its opensource and it delivers all the features in matlab for free! it runs fast and the parallel processing is amazing Cons the fact that its sometimes slow and it consumes a lot of memory. It hangs at times which is bad as well but for short codes its ok Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. RE Reviewer Analista Used the software for: 1-3 years ### "Use this software in my studies of Computer Engineering with free software" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 March 9, 2018 It has many benefits but the most outstanding is its potential in terms of what we can develop with it and the fact that it is free Pros This software allows to make scientific and mathematical calculations of physics and engineering, it serves for the simulation of industrial control processes and it is also free Cons It can be said that there are few disadvantages we can mention the language in which it was made English and French must only have a previous instruction to handle it is not very instuitive Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. RE Reviewer Full Professor Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Scilab is a powerful tools for maths calculating. It is very easy to use." 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 2.0 2.0 Likelihood to Recommend 8/10 July 3, 2018 This software allow one to do very complicated maths calculate. Pros I do most like to Scilab its environment for editing maths problems. Another excellent feature is that Scilab is an open and free source software, what allow one to customise to a huge amount of problems. Cons I do like least is that Scilab is not easy to learn, because it works by commands, and some people do not like to use commands. However, Scilab has a set of icons for modelling systems, which help one to model systems. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. VR Verified Reviewer Design Engineer Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Scilab performance" 3.0 December 27, 2019 Scilab is good to solve mathematical problems. If you get used to Scilab, you can perform various engineering work. Pros Good performance for open source program as mathematical solver. Scialab has various toolbox options to use specific area. Cons Precision of solver can be improved. Autosave functionality is not dependable. Signal operations like attaching two signals is hard to implement. It has its own style with xcos, so it is not easy to get used to it. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Saurav C. Research Assistant Used the software for: 1-3 years ### "Good for statistical and data analysis " 5.0 April 8, 2020 I used Scilab to perform a bunch of statistical analysis for the geographical data I was working with Pros Scilab is very similar to Matlab but it does not have a lot of in built functions that Matlab has. It gives me the flexibility to create functions and if you prefer to build your own functions you will like Scilab over Matlab Cons I did Like the figures that I was able to create with Matlab compared to the figures created in Scotland. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. [View all Reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/125815/Scilab/reviews/) ## Top-rated software of 2026 ### Fill out the form and we'll send a list of the top-rated software based on real user reviews directly to your inbox. 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