MATLAB Reviews & Product Details

MATLAB combines a desktop environment tuned for iterative analysis and design processes with a programming language that expresses matrix and array mathematics directly. It includes the Live Editor for creating scripts that combine code, output, and formatted text in an executable notebook. It provides customer support and it's easy to implement. integrate Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The only reasons to dislike it are cost and sometimes speed. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I use MATLAB for automotive and systems engineering work and I really appreciate how the accuracy and stability of the simulations give me a lot of confidence in the results. I love how seamlessly everything works together. The combination of scripting, powerful math functions, and Simulink feels incredibly efficient for real engineering tasks. I enjoy being able to build a model, adjust parameters, run simulations and visualize results in the same ecosystem. Switching to MATLAB allowed us to centralize most of our workflows, perform advanced numerical analysis, run system-level simulations in Simulink, and even automate repetitive tasks with scripts. The transition required some initial training, but the benefits were clear. The initial setup was relatively straightforward, and the team could start working productively within a few days. I would definitely recommend MATLAB to a friend or colleague; it's a powerful software with a lot of tools for everything. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

If there's anything that could be improved, it's mainly the performance with very large datasets or heavy simulations. The licensing system can also be restrictive, especially when switching devices or needing access outside the workplace. Faster loading times, improved memory management; large matrices and Simulink models can consume huge amounts of RAM. Licensing could be more flexible for individual engineers; it feels expensive, especially when toolboxes are required for very specific tasks. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

MATLAB is very versatile

I use it for data analysis, simulations, and building models. The built-in toolboxes save a lot of time since they cover most areas (signal processing, machine learning, control systems, etc.). The plotting and visualization features are excellent, which makes it easier to explain results to others. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It can feel heavy at times, especially for large datasets. The licensing cost is also high, which makes it harder for smaller teams or individuals to access. Some newer users may find the interface overwhelming at first Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

MATLAB excels at numerical computing, matrix operations, and algorithm prototyping. Its built-in toolboxes—like Simulink, Image Processing, and Signal Processing—offer domain-specific solutions that accelerate development. The syntax is intuitive for engineers and scientists, and the visualization capabilities (especially plotting and data analysis tools) are excellent. MATLAB’s environment also supports seamless switching between script-based and GUI-based workflows. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

MATLAB’s licensing can be expensive, especially for individual users or smaller organizations. Also, while it’s powerful for academic and research purposes, it's not always the first choice for production deployment or integration with modern cloud-based tech stacks. Support for third-party libraries and general-purpose programming use cases is somewhat limited compared to Python or R. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Matlab has multiple toolboxes to simplify complex data analysis and modeling with a user-friendly interface. Through its robust capabilities and ease of implementation, Matlab makes analysis-based research easier to use and integrates a wide range of data, increasing its efficiency and accessibility. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Matlab needs a high-performance personal computer or laptop to execute the result quickly particularly when working with large data analysis or complex modeling. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

MATLAB makes complex data analysis and visualization surprisingly simple. Its built-in functions and toolboxes save hours of coding time, and the integration with Simulink is perfect for modeling systems. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

running large simulations can be slow compared to Python or C++. takes quite a lot of time to launch :) Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

MATLAB has an extensive support for various kinds of simulations. I primarily used Simulink for building prototypes of my electronic circuits involving operation amplifiers, FPGAs, transistors, and other power electronics circuits. Simulink had almost every component I needed. Moreover, writing code for solving mathematical equations, and also plotting the results is quite convenient. The syntax is easy to adapt for anyone with a modest programming background. The MATLAB community and customer support is quite responsive. The MATLAB public forums have answers to almost every question you are likely to face, and if not, new questions are promptly answered by the community members.

MATLAB can be computationally heavy to run on some computers. This is where MATLAB's online version comes in handy. Though it is limited in features, it is easy to use and has many of the basic/essential features. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

If your educational institute/organization doesn't have MATLAB license, it can be expensive to buy the license. MATLAB is a heavy application and its performance varies heavily based on the specs of the computer it is running on, specifically while running simulations libraries like Simulink. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Quality of the toolboxes, always greatly maintained, Library is rich and well-maintained Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Still not optimal for DNN based development Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Powerful for Numerical Computation – MATLAB is built for matrix and numerical analysis. Its syntax makes mathematical operations (like solving equations, performing linear algebra, or doing signal processing) very concise and intuitive.

Excellent Visualization Tools – You can easily create 2D and 3D plots, surface plots, and animations. It’s great for understanding data and results visually. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It is a High cost which software and usually startup time is slow due to extensive IDE Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It is an ALL in ONE tool. I honestly couldn't believe simulink is part of MATLAB and so easy integrated with MATLAB because of how different these two are. Simulink is definitely the best feature of MATLAB as it lets you carry out simulations super easy while defining the parameters of the simulation in MATLAB itself. I used it a lot for university and I still plan on using it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It's very resource-heavy sometimes. I'm not sure why but when I have couple of scripts open, it takes too much of my 32GB RAM and lags out my entire PC. I don't think just having scripts open without running them should do that. It needs more improvements. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.