Matlab vs Octave
Cluster focuses on discussions comparing GNU Octave as a free open-source alternative to proprietary Matlab, including debates on performance, compatibility, syntax, licensing costs, and comparisons to Python, R, and Julia.
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Ask HN: Who uses Octave? If you had access to Matlab, would you use it instead? Why not Python/R/Julia?
What are you using Matlab for? Ever try Octave, Scilab, or Julia?
You would use Octave instead of Matlab because it is free as opposed to $1000 for a basic license plus additional $$ for every time you sneeze and need a toolbox.You would use Octave/ Matlab instead of Julia, R or Python because Matlab syntax is the cleanest and most succinct way currently to articulate complex (in both senses) matrix algorithms. It isn't nearly as good for general programming, but it is much better than anything else for its niche. While some of that is obviously just fuzz
I've read that they use Matlab which suffers from the same issues
Have you tried GNU Octave? It seems to be a replacement for MATLAB.
Octave seems great since it’s open and let’s you run Matlab scripts.A bit offf topic, but is Matlab relevant still? I’ve heard it’s still in use a lot, but what’s the benefit of going with a walled off proprietary $$$ tool when you can use something like this? Python and R also seem like they’re growing so much and are very open.I just remember taking a class on Matlab and being pretty disappointed in it with how closed it felt. Will totally check out octave tho!
How does it compare to open-source Matlab alternatives such as Gnu/Octave?
Out of curiosity, why not use Matlab?
Octave is open source Matlab. If you need Matlab, nothing else helps.
Definitely like a glorified Matlab