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# Alternatives to MATLAB

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> Explore the top alternatives to MATLAB. Compare features, ratings, and reviews to find the best software for your needs.

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## Top Alternatives

1. **SIMUL8** — 4.6/5 (142 reviews) — Simul8 is the most intuitive simulation tool on the market. It's only tool with: web \& desktop, ML, process mining, free share options
   - [View profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/114609/simul8-professional)
   - [Compare vs MATLAB](https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/114609/125813/simul8-professional/vs/matlab)
2. **AnyLogic** — 4.5/5 (518 reviews) — AnyLogic is the only simulation tool that supports Discrete Event, Agent-Based, and System Dynamics Simulation.
   - [View profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/95940/anylogic)
   - [Compare vs MATLAB](https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/95940/125813/anylogic/vs/matlab)
3. **Wolfram Mathematica** — 4.6/5 (169 reviews) — Technical computing system that provides tools for image processing, geometry, visualization, machine learning, data mining, and more.
   - [View profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/171048/wolfram-mathematica)
   - [Compare vs MATLAB](https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/125813/171048/matlab/vs/wolfram-mathematica)
4. **Visual Components** — 4.4/5 (53 reviews) — Design your future production systems and bring them to reality. Fast and easy, simulation and offline programming software.
   - [View profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/188853/visual-components)
   - [Compare vs MATLAB](https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/125813/188853/matlab/vs/visual-components)
5. **PTV Vissim** — 4.9/5 (16 reviews) — PTV Vissim simulates traffic, public transit, pedestrians, and AVs for use in planning, design, policy testing, and signal control.
   - [View profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/1078086/PTV-Vissim)
   - [Compare vs MATLAB](https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/125813/1078086/matlab/vs/PTV-Vissim)
6. **SimScale** — 4.5/5 (140 reviews) — Run fluid flow, structural, or thermal high-fidelity engineering simulations in minutes via a web browser. No special hardware required
   - [View profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/145960/simscale)
   - [Compare vs MATLAB](https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/125813/145960/matlab/vs/simscale)
7. **Maple** — 4.8/5 (4 reviews) — Maple handles all mathematical needs while enabling the ability to treat your calculations like the valuable assets they are.
   - [View profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/1017763/maple)
   - [Compare vs MATLAB](https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/125813/1017763/matlab/vs/maple)
8. **Ansys HFSS** — 4.7/5 (12 reviews) — Ansys HFSS is an electromagnetic simulation solution that can design and simulate high-frequency electronic products.
   - [View profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/1024442/ansys-hfss)
   - [Compare vs MATLAB](https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/125813/1024442/matlab/vs/ansys-hfss)
9. **SimSolid** — 4.4/5 (34 reviews) — Altair SimSolid is a structural analysis software developed specifically for rapidly evolving design processes.
   - [View profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/160500/simsolid)
   - [Compare vs MATLAB](https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/125813/160500/matlab/vs/simsolid)
10. **SAS Viya** — 4.4/5 (12 reviews) — SAS Viya is a cloud-native AI and analytics platform that integrates data, builds models, and manages cloud infrastructure.
    - [View profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/1043140/sas-viya)
    - [Compare vs MATLAB](https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/125813/1043140/matlab/vs/sas-viya)
11. **OpenText Analytics Cloud** — 5.0/5 (1 reviews) — Integrated advanced analytics suite for data preparation, data exploration, advanced analytics and interactive data visualizations.
    - [View profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/177019/opentext-analytics-suite)
    - [Compare vs MATLAB](https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/125813/177019/matlab/vs/opentext-analytics-suite)
12. **Minitab** — 4.5/5 (388 reviews) — Powerful statistical software everyone can use to analyze data and find meaningful solutions to their toughest business problems.
    - [View profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/109731/minitab-statistical-software)
    - [Compare vs MATLAB](https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/109731/125813/minitab-statistical-software/vs/matlab)
13. **Tableau** — 4.6/5 (2348 reviews) — Business intelligence solution that allows businesses to connect with data sources, build interactive visualizations \& share insights.
    - [View profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/77260/tableau)
    - [Compare vs MATLAB](https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/77260/125813/tableau/vs/matlab)
14. **Looker** — 4.5/5 (282 reviews) — Looker is a cloud-based and AI-enabled BI platform enabling organizations to explore data, create analytics apps, and share insights.
    - [View profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/169053/looker)
    - [Compare vs MATLAB](https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/125813/169053/matlab/vs/looker)
15. **Qlik Sense** — 4.5/5 (260 reviews) — Qlik Sense is a business intelligence (BI) and visual analytics platform that helps global enterprises move faster and work smarter.
    - [View profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/145530/qlik-sense)
    - [Compare vs MATLAB](https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/125813/145530/matlab/vs/qlik-sense)

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