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At a Glance
Freemat
Freemat
Star Rating
(12)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (50.0% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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GNU Octave
GNU Octave
Star Rating
(55)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (66.0% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about GNU Octave
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Freemat excels in its 3D/solid modeling tools, scoring 9.0, which reviewers mention provides a robust environment for visualizing complex data structures. In contrast, GNU Octave shines even brighter with a score of 9.5, indicating superior capabilities in this area.
  • Reviewers mention that Freemat's ease of use is a standout feature, with a score of 9.4, making it particularly appealing for beginners. On the other hand, GNU Octave, while still user-friendly, has a slightly lower score of 8.4, suggesting a steeper learning curve for new users.
  • G2 users highlight Freemat's strong performance in finite element analysis, scoring 9.3, which is particularly beneficial for engineering applications. GNU Octave, however, received a lower score of 8.3 in this area, indicating that it may not be as robust for users focused on this specific analysis type.
  • Users on G2 report that Freemat's collaboration features scored 8.0, which some reviewers feel could be improved for team projects. In contrast, GNU Octave's collaboration tools are rated slightly higher, suggesting a better experience for users working in teams.
  • Reviewers mention that Freemat's data visualization capabilities scored 8.9, which is praised for its clarity and effectiveness. However, GNU Octave's overall data visualization tools are not as highly rated, indicating that users may find Freemat more effective for presenting data visually.
  • Users say that Freemat's command clarity is rated at 8.0, which some find intuitive, but GNU Octave outperforms with a score of 9.0, suggesting that its command structure is more straightforward and easier to navigate for users.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Freemat
No pricing available
GNU Octave
No pricing available
Free Trial
Freemat
No trial information available
GNU Octave
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
9
8.3
43
Ease of Use
9.4
9
8.4
43
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.3
8
8.2
39
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
7.4
9
7.7
41
Features by Category
Not enough data
8.4
21
Administration
Not enough data
8.4
17
Not enough data
8.2
20
Not enough data
8.0
18
Capabilities
Not enough data
8.9
20
Not enough data
8.0
18
Not enough data
8.1
17
Not enough data
8.5
16
Methodology
Not enough data
8.8
13
Not enough data
8.3
19
Not enough data
8.3
16
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.7
5
8.5
13
Design
9.0
5
9.5
10
8.0
5
8.3
11
8.3
5
8.2
10
9.0
5
8.2
10
Tools
Not enough data
8.5
11
9.3
5
8.3
11
9.0
5
8.2
10
Work
8.7
5
9.0
10
Not enough data
7.9
11
8.3
5
8.2
11
8.7
5
8.8
11
Not enough data
8.0
11
Environment
Not enough data
8.7
10
9.3
5
8.5
11
8.7
5
8.3
10
8.0
5
9.0
10
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Freemat
Freemat
GNU Octave
GNU Octave
Freemat and GNU Octave are categorized as Simulation & CAE
Unique Categories
Freemat
Freemat has no unique categories
GNU Octave
GNU Octave is categorized as Statistical Analysis
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Freemat
Freemat
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
25.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
50.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
25.0%
GNU Octave
GNU Octave
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
66.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
17.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
17.0%
Reviewers' Industry
Freemat
Freemat
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
16.7%
Higher Education
16.7%
Computer Software
16.7%
Manufacturing
8.3%
Retail
8.3%
Other
33.3%
GNU Octave
GNU Octave
Research
11.3%
Computer Software
11.3%
Information Technology and Services
5.7%
Higher Education
5.7%
Food Production
5.7%
Other
60.4%
Alternatives
Freemat
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GNU Octave
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Discussions
Freemat
Freemat Discussions
Monty the Mongoose crying
Freemat has no discussions with answers
GNU Octave
GNU Octave Discussions
Monty the Mongoose crying
GNU Octave has no discussions with answers