# Page 2 | Wolfram Mathematica Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Page 2 - Is Wolfram Mathematica the right Simulation solution for you? Explore 169 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/171048/Wolfram-Mathematica/reviews --- Wolfram Mathematica 4.6 (169) [View alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/171048/Wolfram-Mathematica/alternatives/) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated March 13th, 2026 # Page 2 - Reviews of Wolfram Mathematica ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 26-50 of 169 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use HM Harald M. CEO Research Used the software for: 2+ years ### "What would we do without it?" October 7, 2022 5.0 Mathematica is used as a "canned data" version to process RADAR data. Of course it cannot do real time but that is not the requirement. With Mathematica we have a tool to see almost instantaneously if any new idea has a perspective to work or not. I am personally using Mathematica since 1990 using the "good old" Version 1.2 on a MacIntosh... Pros It is a really sturdy workhorse for any purposes. We do lots of RADAR data evaluations, FEM simulations, recently also NN modelling. The general strategy is to implement an algorithm in Mathematica and use this as a benchmark when the same algorithm will be transferred to c++. In contrast to other commercial available packages the output of integral transforms can be adapted to the culture (e.g. signal processing versus mathematical parameter sets for Fourier transform) and we get exactly the envisaged behavior. Generally, one can get algorithmic packages to run in one working day that take a man month to be implemented in c++. In addition, we have own packages to generate Gantt charts, project plans, 3D printer code, PCB circuit layouts. Cons Documentation is a bit thin, especially newly added functions tend to be poorly described. Neural Networks work fine but the description of the details is dismal! Please improve with some example networks. It took us eternities to grasp the stuff. Plotting even moderately complex 3D Regions (implicit or discretized) is very unstable and it is really a nuisance. It mostly ends with error messages and a complete breakdown of the kernel... Review Source VR Verified Reviewer PhD Student Higher Education Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "The best symbolic math software, with a learning curve" April 24, 2019 5.0 Pros Mathematica is the go-to software when manipulating mathematical expressions that must be solved, simplified, visualized, modelled, etc. It defines an entire language dedicated to writing expressions precisely, with the option to write them with math symbols (e.g. sum, product, etc) or more similar to other programming language. Particularly useful is the symbolic differentiation feature, which is easy and intuitive to use. Many more advanced and domain-specific features are available, and keep being added at each release (yearly). There is a 'cloud' version of the software which can run Mathematica notebooks in the browser, making it possible to make quick checks without a full installation. Cons The Wolfram language's syntax and patterns is unlike any that I've seen, and so becoming proficient with Mathematica isn't just a matter of a few hours. Thankfully, the built-in help (reference manual) and tutorials are of great quality, and come with many practical example. The dedicated StackExchange community is also a great resource. Contributing to the difficulty is the fact that certain expressions will be handled (e.g. simplified or factorized) by Mathematica more easily than others, even though it feels like they should be equivalent. It is sometimes necessary to expand an expression, then simplify and factor it again in order to solve it again. Despite the support for many, many domain-specific features, working with vectors and matrices is still painful. When not part of a university or ineligible for discounts, the price may be high, depending on the intended use. Review Source JJ Jon J. Instuctor E-Learning Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Mathematica Pros and Cons" December 19, 2023 5.0 Generally good. Have used it since it was called SMP so familiar with most of it. However, even after 30 years I can still have trouble getting some of the tools to behave like I want them too - so expect a long learning curve. Pros Useful in teaching vector calculus. Manipulatives help in showing how vectors and tensors change over time. Cons 1) Error messages are nearly worthless. 2) The canvas drawing tool works poorly and unpredictably - especially in the latest version. 3) The fact that \[sensitive content hidden\] feels the need to put the "Wolfram" signature on everything is arrogant at the very least - this is the one complaint that tempted me to switch to other, competing products. 4) Typesetting is still nowhere near what a good LaTeX engine can do. Major disappointment. Review Source CG Christopher G. Student Education Management Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "An useful math program" July 7, 2021 5.0 Pros It is a very intuitive program, you can watch what is happening with all the equations that you want to know the answers, you can sort out the equation step by step and see whats wrong and fix it manually. It is simply the best option if you want to sort out any equation or any math exercise. Also let the user watch in a graph or chart the full data. Cons The price is the only issue that I see in this program, people would prefer use another program due to the expensive price of this program and I not blame them, all the people want most of the ocassions will want to use a free to use program instead of a very expensive app Review Source SA Serdar A. Game Developer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "The graphic drawing with Wolfram Mathematica in mathematics is a craft " November 13, 2022 5.0 Overall, It provides great convenience in symbolic operations and graphic drawings, it is far superior to matlab with these features. but there are such equations that mathematica can't solve for hours. If you are working with fractional numbers, the rationalize command shortens the processing time quite a bit. Pros Especially drawing complex graphics can create a masochistic pleasure in people. Unlike matlab, which almost industrialized the graphic drawing business, creating graphics in mathematica is a craft. all the coordinates are entered manually (at one point they came to the mercy and put the 3d viewpoint selector command on the input menu, but there you see only the axes, not what you drew, the rest is up to your imagination). The handiwork that comes out at the end is brilliant, you can't help showing it to your friends. Cons Although it is a software that I greatly appreciate, it can sometimes drive me crazy with the error sentences it gives. opening and closing the program from time to time can be useful. It needs to be emptied when the memory is full, otherwise it gives more errors in new calculations. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Research Scholar Education Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "A useful mathematical tool" August 15, 2021 5.0 I have been using Mathematica for the last 4 years both for my research and clas work. It hase been very useful to me, and my experience with Mathematica has been exceptional. Pros It has a wide range of mathematical feature ranging from linear algebra to complex differential calculus. This platform is very easy to use as it is pretty intuitive. Cons One of the biggest shortcomings of this platform is its failure to identify or point out the error in the code/programming. The cost can be a barrier too. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Programmer Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Powerful Computational Software" October 5, 2019 5.0 I have been using Mathematica for three years, both in the context of my work and college. I have several applications written purely in Wolfram Language that I still use on a weekly basis. I have used Mathematica for solving differential equations and mechanics problems, building deep learning models and doing image processing. My most recent application is a function which takes as input video, audio or text and returns the key phrases and tags extracted from the speech/text. Pros The thing that I like the most about Wolfram Mathematica is that it is incredibly versatile. It handles almost all of the facets of technical computing starting form simple algebraic equations, solving ordinary and partial differential equations to image/ audio processing and machine learning. Moreover, Mathematica also has incredibly powerful graphing and modeling capabilities. The interface is aesthetically pleasing and intuitive. The ability to add hierarchical cells is a big advantage and allows to format notebook in a beautiful way. Regarding the features, Wolfram Mathematica has almost everything you need. Moreover, it's ability to be integrated with C++, Python and other languages, makes it an exceptionally powerful application. Cons The only thing that I dislike about Mathematica, is the fact that there is a certain learning curve, as Wolfram is a very vast language and it may take time to learn and use it comfortably. Other than that, there is nothing I dislike about Wolfram Mathematica, as it perfectly suits my needs. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Manager Biotechnology Used the software for: 2+ years ### "A lifesaver for a lab with different levels of mathematical expertise!" December 13, 2019 5.0 With this, you don't need to be able to develop complex programs to successfully complete routine calculation tasks. Our lab uses it to get accurate calculations for unit conversions as well as resuspension volumes, etc that usually take a while to calculate with excel or other data processing software. It's easy to use and can be customized given the right expertise. Pros This software maes complex calculations that are routine a breeze to complete. We used to use excel for our calculations, which required really complex formulas typed in to the formula bar that were easily corrupted by an accidental click. Additionally, you had to be really familiar with the spreadsheet already in order to use the formula. With Wolfram, we have automated much of our routine calculations, such as titrations and reconstitutions. The formulas are already built in and require very little calculation on the user's part. Everything as simple as converting millimoles to micromoles, all the way to more complex tasks such as calculating dilution factors, can all be done quickly and has improved both accuracy and productivity in the lab. Cons In order to make many of the calculations and formulas relevant to our particular needs in the lab, we needed a person who was highly competent with program design and logic. For the longest time we were stuck with only using the basic functions until finally someone more familiar with computers in general helped us to design custom functions. Review Source yB yehuda B. Research Computer Networking Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Good for (almost) everything" November 5, 2022 5.0 Use it daily for more than 30 years now Pros This software allows you to think and program at the level of the problem at hand. The possibility to combine, symbolics, numerics, great visualization and wonderful smart programming languages is unique. In addition, the front-end allows you to easily document and structure your thoughts along with code. Cons Only one programming model I found missing - discrete event style Review Source AQ Anabel Q. Asesora Management Consulting Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Mi wolfram" April 28, 2023 5.0 Tuve buena experiencia en el uso de este software, ya que por mi formación matemático me apoyo mucho Pros Me encantó realizar los gráficos 3d y su presentación Cons Tuve algún momento que por la capacidad de datos se queda lento Review Source MR Mirza R. Graduate Research Assistant Mechanical or Industrial Engineering Used the software for: 2+ years ### "A good alternative to MATLAB" November 26, 2020 5.0 Overall it is a reasonably good software. If you are starting out and want to learn this software I'd recommend it. The ability to solve symbolically is awesome and easy. It is nice to solve your math problems in this compared to MATLAB. Mathematica is much prettier than others. Pros The ability to solve symbolic mathematical equations is better compared to any other software. The graphing and data analysis capabilities are up to par. Not very difficult to learn. The working space is better than MATLAB. Lots of documentation and community help is available online. I mostly use it to solve symbolic math problems in my daily work. The output can be printed and shared with anyone and will seem like an understandable document. Cons There is a learning curve to Mathematica. You have to get used to the interface and the language. You might like it a lot or you might hate it a lot. But as an engineer I feel it is better to be an all rounder or a jack of all trades. Review Source Rafael Dario G. Docente Tecnico Research Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Excelente Herramienta de Análisis Numérico" December 4, 2022 5.0 Pros Es una excelente herramienta que permite aplicar diferentes análisis numéricos y expresiones algorítmicas con un alto grado de adaptabilidad dependiendo del contexto del análisis que se esta presentado, el cual puede ser estadístico, diferencial, imaginario etc. Cons Como usuario no permite visualizar los resultados dependiendo de la orientación del problema ingresa, ya que te daba resultado como arista de respuesta. Lo que no permite una respuesta rápida debido a la busueda de la respuesta idónea que otorga. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Summer Intern Computer Software Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Unparalleled Mathematic Computing Capabilities" October 20, 2020 5.0 If Mathematica suits your needs for computational power, it is an unparalleled and invaluable tool to have at your disposal. Pros Mathematica is a powerful computation and analytical coding framework. While not as versatile as similar computing languages, Mathematica is simple enough to use in day-to-day computations but powerful enough for any project. its visualization tools are very powerful, allowing you to easily view and manage data in both 2D and 3D sets. Its integration with additional packages is very powerful, and updated frequently. For symbolic mathematics, there is no competitor quite as powerful as Mathematica. Cons Given that it is a coding framework, the barrier to entry can be quite high to people without a programming background. Strict syntax rules dictate that functions be written precisely and correctly, or else you'll run into errors or unexpected behavior. While Mathematica doesn't have the worst error checking I've seen in some programming languages, it lacks on-the-fly error checking. The cost of Mathematica can seem prohibitive, but if Mathematica suits your needs it can easily make up for its cost in time savings. Review Source Richard P. Product Manager Automotive Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Wolfram Mathematica makes it easier to develop knowledge in the area of mathematics and programming." April 24, 2018 5.0 The ability to develop equations and to learn step by step how to solve them. Wolfram made my job easier and more practical and helped me save time and to create new projects by using programming. Pros Resolution of equations well explained and organized step by step as well as graphs that are self explanatory and have the possibility to add annotations and to choose the type of graph to be used. It also has the possibility of storing data in the cloud and to access it anywhere. Wolfram Mathematica is great for programming and it gives the possibility of exploring other areas such as language and geography by using mathematics and programming. Cons Takes a while to learn the basics commands of some areas of the software such as introducing equations into the system or start programming if you are still learning. Review Source salvatore C. Studente Telecommunications Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Software che ti salva la vita" December 19, 2022 5.0 Pros Uso questo software per correggerei miei calcoli, ed è semplicemente fantastico, permette in realtà di risolvere diversi problemi nella versione a pagamento permette anche di avere i procedimenti. Cons Non ho trovato nessuna criticità nel software Review Source TZ Tomas Z. service engineer Hospital & Health Care Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Helpful software for solving mathematical problems" May 17, 2023 4.0 Pros It is very helpful program to solve hard mathematical problems with nice feature of graph rendering. Only with few skills of programming is user capable to reach results. Cons I my opinion annual price is high for personal use. Also using different expressions for mathematical formulas could be from beginning quite confusing. It take some time to learn this properly. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Dental Student Higher Education Used the software for: 2+ years ### "One of the best mathematics tools available for students" April 18, 2019 5.0 Life-saver for anyone who is struggling with mathematics. Pros This software can be an absolute life-saver for any student learning mathematics. The software solves such a large range of math problems ranging from simple to complex in an instant. It demonstrates step-by-step problem solving which facilitates learning. I used this software throughout my undergraduate education and still use it today. Cons Like any great software, there can be a slight learning curve in order to get the most out of it. For the simple functions, it is click-and-go. For the most advanced functions, it may take some time to learn. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Danilo Almeida Computer Software Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "A great environment for elaboration and validation of algebraic models" May 17, 2019 4.0 During the development of some models of neural networks for massive data processing, it was necessary for us to search for a solution in the cloud capable of supplying our demand for a competitive price due to the lack of funds available. Based on this, and in light of other solutions such as AWS and IBM Watson, Mathematica was the choice that was able to meet our financial criteria and also enabled us to write a very relevant work within the company Pros The ability to use the system both online through the cloud infrastructure, as well as offline Cons The documentation, although extensive is still not very intuitive for people who are starting their projects Review Source Andrei P. Student Education Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Shallow learning curve but it is worth the effort." March 26, 2022 4.0 Wolfram Mathematica is very hard to learn and is expensive, but as soon as you pass through those obstacles, it is definitely a unique software for math related operations. It is worth the time and the money. Pros Its non-linear approach to coding makes unique when handling simulations and checking different outputs. Cons It is very hard to learn in the beginning, and it is also expensive. Review Source Shalinee S. Web UI Developer Used the software for: 2+ years ### "simplest and fastest way possible to obtain mathematical, scientific or statistical information" July 16, 2018 5.0 Best mathematical computational tool Pros I think it is the best solution to obtain mathematical/statistical information. The way it interpret the mathematical problem like solving calculas problem with step by step is amazing. Plotting data is very easy that made visualisation much better. Now, it is also providing to use it so that it some other system(app) can be built around this. Cons There are not much dislike of this, but there are two that I can think of: 1. Pricing : it is too costly if you want pro version with advance feature 2. it takes time to learn the new mathematica language. Review Source LSD Ludimila Silva D. Researcher / student Education Management Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Wolfram Mathematica is a powerful calculation and programming tool for engineer" April 19, 2021 5.0 In general, it is a piece of software that helps me a lot to develop quality notebooks for the implementation of calculations required in my area. In any case, it is a fundamental software for me to have good results. Pros The software has incredible calculation features, as well as functions that make it extremely easy to solve extremely complex equations. In addition, it has a website where you can ask questions, get support, exchange information with other users and access tutorials that make using tools much easier. The software can be used by civil engineers, mechanical engineers, mathematicians, physicists, among others in the exact area. The more practice and development with software, the easier it is to carry out your projects. Cons Some functions and tools are not so easy to use and require some study applied to them. It is also possible to get results from some equations and not be sure if it is right. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Mechanical Design Engineer Used the software for: 2+ years ### "My favorite calculation software behind excel" March 7, 2018 5.0 Pros For complicated algorithms or system design - Mathematica is, hands down, my favorite calculation software. You can make your calculations very presentable and can customize the look of your notebook as much as you want. Cons With all of the wonderful things about Mathematica - it has a fairly significant learning curve. There are lots of quick keys that make the software faster, but without it, the time to create calculations can be really slow. It takes a good amount of time to really understand the software. Review Source Tuieng R. Researcher Research Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Expensive tool but very intuitive for learners" December 16, 2021 4.0 Pros The features and coding language is intuitive for first-time coding beginners. Helpful for learning how to code and is very useful for plotting graphs and functions especially with he manipulate function. Cons Very expensive to purchase a liscence and is difficult to switch to other coding languages given how simplified their language is. Review Source Gaurav Y. Software Developer Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Best computation knowledge engine" June 25, 2018 5.0 I am using this for more than 2 year. I think you can solve most of the mathematics problem using this with in very less time. Now a days , it is also providing the vision api, speech api etc that are also very helpful. Pros The way it resolve the mathematics equation is very much self explainotary. Also, it is easy to plot the graphs in it. Linear algebra and numerical algorithm support makes it more advance. GUI is also very user friendly. Cons It require a long learning curve and it's interpretor is also slow. And the major disadvantage is the cost of using this tool. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Graduate Student Research Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Beautiful program for coding" April 16, 2019 5.0 So far I am really happy to use Mathematica to do some simpel data processing and produce nice plots Pros The nice thing with Mathematica is the fact that it is very artistic and very easy to get publication quality plots Cons Everyone will agree that Mathematica tends to be slower than other programming languages Review Source Similar Products Featured ## Send me user reviews about this product ### Fill out the form and we'll send a list of the top-rated software based on real user reviews directly to your inbox.