GNU Octave

GNU Octave is a Linux alternative to Mathworks Matlab on Windows.

Considering a switch? GNU Octave is one of 4 Science & Education programs on Linux Alternative.com mapped specifically to Mathworks Matlab users, and community votes below reflect how it compares to the others.

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GNU Octave is a free, open-source numerical computing language largely compatible with MATLAB syntax. Read more

Category: Science & Education Platform: Linux

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3 other Linux alternatives to Mathworks Matlab

Mathworks Matlab UNIX

MATLAB, MathWorks' numerical computing environment, is also available as a native Linux/UNIX build.

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Sage

SageMath is a free, open-source mathematics software system that unifies many open-source math libraries under a Python interface.

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32% match

Scilab

Scilab is free, open-source numerical computation software similar in scope to MATLAB.

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Frequently asked questions

Is GNU Octave free?

Most Linux alternatives listed here are free and open-source. Check GNU Octave's own download page for exact licensing terms.

Does GNU Octave run on Windows too?

Many Linux applications, including some in the Science & Education category, also have Windows builds. Check the download link above to see what platforms GNU Octave supports.

What are other alternatives to Mathworks Matlab besides GNU Octave?

There are 3 other Linux alternatives to Mathworks Matlab listed on this page, ranked by community votes.