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Wolfram MathematicaGNU Octave
Paid

Commercial software sold under paid licences.

 Free

Free software under the GNU General Public License.

Windows, macOS, Linux Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line
  • Symbolic mathematics alongside numerical computation
  • Interactive notebooks that mix code, results and text
  • Runs many Matlab scripts without changes
  • Built-in 2D and 3D plotting
  • Commercial licence required
  • Proprietary language and file format
  • Compatibility with Matlab is partial, not complete
  • No equivalent of Matlab's commercial toolboxes beyond community packages
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Open source
License: Proprietary License: GPL
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

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