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At a Glance
COMSOL Multiphysics®
COMSOL Multiphysics®
Star Rating
(36)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (36.1% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about COMSOL Multiphysics®
MATLAB
MATLAB
Star Rating
(729)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (42.9% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about MATLAB
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that COMSOL Multiphysics® excels in finite element analysis with a score of 9.4, while MATLAB's score of 8.5 indicates it may not be as robust in this area. Reviewers mention that COMSOL's specialized tools for engineering simulations provide a more tailored experience for complex modeling tasks.
  • Reviewers mention that MATLAB offers superior ease of use with a score of 8.3 compared to COMSOL's 6.9. Users on G2 appreciate MATLAB's intuitive interface and extensive documentation, making it easier for newcomers to get started.
  • G2 users highlight that COMSOL Multiphysics® has strong capabilities in 3D/solid modeling tools, scoring 8.5, which is slightly better than MATLAB's 8.4. Users say that COMSOL's integrated modeling environment allows for seamless transitions between different physics simulations.
  • Users report that MATLAB shines in machine/deep learning services, particularly in natural language understanding with a score of 8.5, while COMSOL lacks in this area. Reviewers mention that MATLAB's pre-built algorithms and model training features are particularly beneficial for data scientists.
  • Reviewers mention that COMSOL's quality of support is rated at 7.8, which is lower than MATLAB's 8.6. Users on G2 appreciate MATLAB's responsive customer service and extensive community forums for troubleshooting and advice.
  • Users report that both products have strong deployment capabilities, but MATLAB's application score of 8.6 slightly edges out COMSOL's 8.7. Reviewers say that MATLAB's flexibility in deployment options makes it a preferred choice for organizations looking to scale their solutions.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
COMSOL Multiphysics®
No pricing available
MATLAB
No pricing available
Free Trial
COMSOL Multiphysics®
Free Trial is available
MATLAB
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
32
9.1
637
Ease of Use
6.9
32
8.3
645
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
8.6
48
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
8.4
39
Quality of Support
7.8
26
8.6
591
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
8.4
36
Product Direction (% positive)
7.7
31
8.7
634
Features by Category
8.5
91
8.5
2,116
Design
8.5
8
8.5
127
8.9
9
8.2
144
8.3
9
8.3
146
8.1
7
8.0
121
Tools
8.7
5
8.3
107
9.4
9
8.5
131
8.9
6
8.4
113
Work
8.3
5
8.8
141
7.3
5
8.9
143
8.9
6
8.6
127
Not enough data
8.4
117
8.7
5
8.4
124
Environment
Not enough data
8.4
146
8.3
6
8.7
146
8.3
5
8.4
122
8.3
6
8.7
161
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Not enough data
8.6
1,596
System
Not enough data
8.5
59
Not enough data
8.4
61
Not enough data
8.7
63
Model Development
Not enough data
8.4
77
Not enough data
8.8
75
Not enough data
8.9
84
Not enough data
8.6
81
Model Development
Not enough data
8.8
70
Not enough data
8.7
65
Not enough data
8.7
65
Machine/Deep Learning Services
Not enough data
8.8
71
Not enough data
8.3
61
Not enough data
8.3
59
Not enough data
8.5
73
Machine/Deep Learning Services
Not enough data
8.9
58
Not enough data
8.5
55
Not enough data
8.3
53
Not enough data
8.7
63
Deployment
Not enough data
8.6
65
Not enough data
8.7
75
Not enough data
8.4
75
Deployment
Not enough data
8.3
58
Not enough data
8.6
65
Not enough data
8.6
65
Generative AI
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.6
542
Data Transformation
Not enough data
8.7
70
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Not enough data
8.6
43
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Connectivity
Not enough data
8.3
45
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Not enough data
8.6
48
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Not enough data
8.4
58
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Not enough data
8.3
50
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Operations
Not enough data
9.0
70
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Not enough data
8.9
66
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Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.7
58
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Not enough data
8.8
34
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Building Reports
Not enough data
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Platform
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
COMSOL Multiphysics®
COMSOL Multiphysics®
MATLAB
MATLAB
COMSOL Multiphysics® and MATLAB are categorized as Simulation & CAE
Unique Categories
COMSOL Multiphysics®
COMSOL Multiphysics® has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
COMSOL Multiphysics®
COMSOL Multiphysics®
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
30.6%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
33.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
36.1%
MATLAB
MATLAB
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
30.5%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
26.6%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
42.9%
Reviewers' Industry
COMSOL Multiphysics®
COMSOL Multiphysics®
Higher Education
22.2%
Research
16.7%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
8.3%
Medical Devices
5.6%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
5.6%
Other
41.7%
MATLAB
MATLAB
Higher Education
15.7%
Research
13.3%
Computer Software
6.6%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
6.5%
Information Technology and Services
6.4%
Other
51.6%
Most Helpful Reviews
COMSOL Multiphysics®
COMSOL Multiphysics®
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Apoorva K.
AK
Apoorva K.
Verified User in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Comsol allows for creating physics simulations. I have personally used it for acoustics simulations to model plane waves, and in design projects to test various hypotheses. The application builder-server system is definitely a plus point and helps tailor...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Building Materials
GB
Verified User in Building Materials

You need to have a PhD or Master's degree to use the software to really benefit from its power.

MATLAB
MATLAB
Most Helpful Favorable Review
yojana r.
YR
yojana r.
Verified User

Matlab is very essential scientific environment which is very useful for students and working people.Especially to write the fuzzy logic's and Neural Network logic. It intuitive way of programming which made easy to use all of its futures and variable...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Higher Education

The graph editing functions are ridiculously hard to use and slow. It is also very difficult to understand what the errors mean, because they don't apply to your specific project or give any useful documentation. Also, there have been many time where errors...

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Discussions
COMSOL Multiphysics®
COMSOL Multiphysics® Discussions
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COMSOL Multiphysics® has no discussions with answers
MATLAB
MATLAB Discussions
Any good website to discuss about the matlab programming?
3 comments
Tharaka D.
TD
Mathworks site would be better place since it's the official website of the producers of the matlabRead more
Can I use Matlab for free?
3 comments
Prajakta C.
PC
You can use the trial version of MATLAB for free. Also, if you pursue any online courses e.g. from coursera, they allow you to use MATLAB for free for the...Read more
Is it possible to check the output of Simulink terminal if I am not keeping a scope?
2 comments
Mouath A.
MA
Yes, If you prepared from the beginning "to work space" block for all the Simulink model. You can view any variable you want. Read more