Compare MATLAB and PSCAD 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (42.9% of reviews)
Small-Business (47.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
MATLAB
Star Rating
(729)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (42.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about MATLABPSCAD
Star Rating
(26)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (47.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
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- Users report that MATLAB excels in its pre-built algorithms with a score of 8.9, making it a preferred choice for those needing robust machine learning capabilities. In contrast, PSCAD's score of 8.8 in this area indicates it also offers solid options, but MATLAB is often seen as the leader.
- Reviewers mention that MATLAB's data visualization tools are highly rated at 9.0, providing users with powerful capabilities to present their data effectively. PSCAD, while offering decent visualization options, does not match this level of performance.
- G2 users highlight that PSCAD shines in finite element analysis with a score of 4.0, which is significantly lower than MATLAB's 8.5. This suggests that users looking for advanced finite element capabilities may find MATLAB to be the better option.
- Users on G2 report that MATLAB's ease of use and ease of setup are both rated at 8.3, indicating a user-friendly experience. PSCAD matches this in ease of use but lacks in setup, which can be a deciding factor for new users.
- Reviewers mention that MATLAB's hardware support is rated at 8.4, which is superior to PSCAD's 7.3. This can be crucial for users who require compatibility with various hardware systems.
- Users say that both products offer good scalability, but PSCAD's score of 8.6 slightly edges out MATLAB's 8.4, suggesting that PSCAD may be better suited for users anticipating significant growth in their projects.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
MATLAB
No pricing availablePSCAD
No pricing availableFree Trial
MATLAB
No trial information availablePSCAD
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.1
637
9.0
18
Ease of Use
8.3
645
8.3
18
Ease of Setup
8.6
48
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
8.4
39
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.6
591
8.8
19
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.4
36
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
634
8.8
19
Features by Category
Design
8.5
127
Not enough data
8.2
144
8.8
8
8.3
146
9.0
7
8.0
121
8.0
5
Tools
8.3
107
Not enough data
8.5
131
4.0
5
8.4
113
5.7
5
Work
8.8
141
8.3
5
8.9
143
8.3
6
8.6
127
Not enough data
8.4
117
Not enough data
8.4
124
Not enough data
Environment
8.4
146
7.3
5
8.7
146
6.9
6
8.4
122
7.8
6
8.7
161
7.5
6
System
8.5
59
Not enough data
8.4
61
Not enough data
8.7
63
Not enough data
Model Development
8.4
77
Not enough data
8.8
75
Not enough data
8.9
84
Not enough data
8.6
81
Not enough data
Model Development
8.8
70
Not enough data
8.7
65
Not enough data
8.7
65
Not enough data
Machine/Deep Learning Services
8.8
71
Not enough data
8.3
61
Not enough data
8.3
59
Not enough data
8.5
73
Not enough data
Machine/Deep Learning Services
8.9
58
Not enough data
8.5
55
Not enough data
8.3
53
Not enough data
8.7
63
Not enough data
Deployment
8.6
65
Not enough data
8.7
75
Not enough data
8.4
75
Not enough data
Deployment
8.3
58
Not enough data
8.6
65
Not enough data
8.6
65
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Data Transformation
8.7
70
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
43
|
Verified
Not enough data
Connectivity
8.3
45
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
48
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
58
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
50
|
Verified
Not enough data
Operations
9.0
70
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
66
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.7
58
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
34
|
Verified
Not enough data
Building Reports
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
MATLAB and PSCAD are categorized as Simulation & CAE
Unique Categories
MATLAB is categorized as Big Data Analytics and Data Science and Machine Learning Platforms
PSCAD has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
MATLAB
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
PSCAD
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
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%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
33.3%
Higher Education
23.8%
Research
9.5%
Renewables & Environment
9.5%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
9.5%
Other
14.3%
Most Helpful Reviews
MATLAB
Most Helpful Favorable Review
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 in Computer Software
It is very expensive for commercial use. The syntax is often unpleasant and has strange limitations. Certain functionality is needlessly split across toolboxes.
PSCAD
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Atiqul I.
Verified User in Renewables & Environment
The software is very easy to use. Once you are familiar with the interface, quite helpful to perform your desired tests and simulations
Most Helpful Critical Review
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...
Atiqul I.
Verified User in Renewables & Environment
The software is very easy to use. Once you are familiar with the interface, quite helpful to perform your desired tests and simulations
Verified User in Computer Software
It is very expensive for commercial use. The syntax is often unpleasant and has strange limitations. Certain functionality is needlessly split across toolboxes.
Discussions
Any good website to discuss about the matlab programming?
3 comments
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
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
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
What is the best way to compare two waveforms?
1 comment
NH
In my opinion, you can export the waveform data to a spreadsheet as a CSV file and then use some kind of graphing tool to plot the saved data. Any shifts...Read more
PSCAD has no more discussions with answers
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