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# GNU Octave vs Mathematica Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**GNU Octave** [

4.2/5(55)

](https://www.g2.com/products/gnu-octave/reviews#reviews)

**Mathematica** [

4.1/5(86)

](https://www.g2.com/products/mathematica/reviews#reviews)

Pricing

**GNU Octave**
No pricing available

**Mathematica**
No pricing available

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**GNU Octave**
Not enough reviews yet

**Mathematica**
Not enough reviews yet

Return on Investment

**GNU Octave**
Not enough reviews yet

**Mathematica**
Not enough reviews yet

Perceived Cost

**GNU Octave**
$$$$$

**Mathematica**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**GNU Octave**
Not enough reviews yet

**Mathematica**
Not enough reviews yet

Pros & Cons

**GNU Octave**
Not enough data

**Mathematica**
Not enough data

Screenshots

**GNU Octave**
No screenshot available

**Mathematica**
 ![Mathematica screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/1844194/Mathematica-ComplexPlot3D.png)

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**GNU Octave**

8.3

8.343

**Mathematica**

8.4

8.478

Ease of Use

**GNU Octave**

8.4

8.443

**Mathematica**

7.3

7.380

Ease of Setup

**GNU Octave**
Not enough data

**Mathematica**
Not enough data

Ease of Admin

**GNU Octave**
Not enough data

**Mathematica**
Not enough data

Quality of Support

**GNU Octave**

8.2

8.239

**Mathematica**

7.9

7.976

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**GNU Octave**
Not enough data

**Mathematica**
Not enough data

Product Direction (% positive)

**GNU Octave**

7.7

7.741

**Mathematica**

8.1

8.179

Features

Simulation & CAE[Hide 65 FeaturesShow 65 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.5

13

8.5

15

Design

3D/solid modeling Tools

9.5(won by 1.0)

10

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.5

8

Drawing Tools

8.3(won by 0.2)

11

8.1

9

Editing Tools

8.2

10

8.7(won by 0.5)

10

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Rendering tools

8.2

10

8.8(won by 0.6)

8

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Stochastic Modeling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Presentation Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Tools

Fluid analysis

8.5

11

8.8(won by 0.3)

8

Finite element analysis

8.3(won by 0.2)

11

8.1

8

Multibody dynamics

8.2(won by 0.3)

10

7.9

8

Design Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Work

Discrete event modeling

9.0(won by 0.5)

10

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.5

12

Continuous event modeling

7.9

11

8.2(won by 0.3)

12

Mechanical event simulation

8.2

11

8.3(won by 0.1)

11

Manufacturing process simulation

8.8

11

9.4(won by 0.6)

9

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Integrate

8.0

11

9.0(won by 1.0)

12

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Turbulence Modeling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Motion Modeling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Dynamic Modeling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mathematical Modeling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agent-Based Modeling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Monte Carlo Simulation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Environment

Hardware support

8.7(won by 0.5)

10

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.2

10

Task

8.5(won by 0.2)

11

8.3

11

Manage Multiple Profiles

8.3(tied score)

10

8.3(tied score)

9

Command Clarity

9.0(won by 0.4)

10

8.6

12

Additional Functionality

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Configurable Workflow

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Verification

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

3D Imaging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Projections

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Design Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Version Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Visual Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Direct Manipulation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Scenario Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Product Data Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Predictive Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Change Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Process Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Library

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Rules-Based Workflow

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Policy Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Graphical Data Presentation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Graphical Workflow Editor

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Industry Specific Database

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Workflow

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Statistical Analysis[Hide 54 FeaturesShow 54 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.4

21

Not enough data

Administration

Quality Control

8.4(won by default)

17

Not enough data

Data Sampling

8.2(won by default)

20

Not enough data

Collaboration

8.0(won by default)

18

Not enough data

Multiple Data Sources

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

Statistical Process Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Capabilities

Data Visualization

8.9(won by default)

20

Not enough data

Survival Analysis

8.0(won by default)

18

Not enough data

Risk Data Attributes

8.1(won by default)

17

Not enough data

Cost Analysis

8.5(won by default)

16

Not enough data

Multivariate Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

What-if Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Statistical Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Bayesian Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Trend Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Regression Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Methodology

ANOVA Support

8.8(won by default)

13

Not enough data

Regression

8.3(won by default)

19

Not enough data

Time Series Analysis

8.3(won by default)

16

Not enough data

Generative AI

AI Text Generation

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Text Summarization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Compliance Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Statistical Simulation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Forecasting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Neural Network Modeling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Visual Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Connectors

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Self Service Data Preparation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance Metrics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Transformation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Extraction

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Predictive Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Association Discovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Ad hoc Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Clustering

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

SSL Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Decision Tree

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multiple Scoring Models

Not enough data

Not enough data

Show 4 feature categories with incomplete data

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Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Tagging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Natural Language Processing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Extraction

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Language

Not enough data

Not enough data

Predictive Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Speech Recognition

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Storage Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Virtual Personal Assistant (VPA)

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customer Segmentation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

For eCommerce

Not enough data

Not enough data

Role-Based Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Trend Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Machine Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Escalation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance Metrics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile App

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multiple Data Sources

Not enough data

Not enough data

For Sales Teams/Organizations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Sentiment Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Chatbot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Automation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Machine Learning[Hide 30 FeaturesShow 30 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Integration - Machine Learning

Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Learning - Machine Learning

Training Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

Actionable Insights

Not enough data

Not enough data

Algorithm

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Predictive Modeling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Configurable Workflow

Not enough data

Not enough data

Tagging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Predictive Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Endpoint Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multiple Data Sources

Not enough data

Not enough data

No-Code

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Preparation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Auditing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Big Data Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

ML Algorithm Library

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Capture and Transfer

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Connectors

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Extraction

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Graph Visualization Tools[Hide 6 FeaturesShow 6 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Integration - Graph Visualization Tools

Database Connectivity

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-time data support

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customization - Graph Visualization Tools

Dynamic Scaling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Node and edge styling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration and Usability - Graph Visualization Tools

Multiuser collaboration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Integration and Extensibility - Graph Visualization Tools

API Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

Predictive Analytics[Hide 42 FeaturesShow 42 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Statistical Tool

Scripting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Mining

Not enough data

Not enough data

Algorithms

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Analysis

Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Interaction

Not enough data

Not enough data

Time Series Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Trend Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Decision Making

Modeling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Visualizations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Report Generation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Unification

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

AI Text Generation

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Text Summarization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Demand Forecasting

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI/Machine Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

For Healthcare

Not enough data

Not enough data

Forecasting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Extraction

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Decision Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

Modeling & Simulation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multiple Data Sources

Not enough data

Not enough data

For Retail

Not enough data

Not enough data

For Education

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Discovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Graphical Workflow Editor

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance Metrics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Business Rules Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Natural Language Processing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Transformation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Clustering

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Blending

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Classification

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Automation

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

[![GNU Octave](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_b7e89f607ee81a33926914cf8b010785/gnu-octave.png "GNU Octave")](https://www.g2.com/products/gnu-octave/reviews)

GNU Octave

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

66.0%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

17.0%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

17.0%

[![Mathematica](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_93069aaa0117df1dedfd067464584e06/mathematica.png "Mathematica")](https://www.g2.com/products/mathematica/reviews)

Mathematica

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

31.4%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

23.3%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

45.3%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

66.0%

31.4%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

17.0%

23.3%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

17.0%

45.3%

Reviewers' Industry

[![GNU Octave](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_b7e89f607ee81a33926914cf8b010785/gnu-octave.png "GNU Octave")](https://www.g2.com/products/gnu-octave/reviews)
GNU Octave

Research

11.3%

Computer Software

11.3%

Defense & Space

5.7%

Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing

5.7%

Information Technology and Services

5.7%

Other

60.4%

[![Mathematica](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_93069aaa0117df1dedfd067464584e06/mathematica.png "Mathematica")](https://www.g2.com/products/mathematica/reviews)
Mathematica

Research

17.4%

Information Technology and Services

9.3%

Higher Education

8.1%

Automotive

7.0%

Computer Software

7.0%

Other

51.2%

FAQs

## GNU Octave vs Mathematica FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 14, 2026

### What is the difference between Mathematica vs GNU Octave?

GNU Octave is rated slightly higher than Mathematica by G2 reviewers, with Octave favored for its ease of use and open-source accessibility, while Mathematica is recognized for its advanced symbolic computation and visualization capabilities.

| [Mathematica](https://www.g2.com/products/mathematica/reviews) | [GNU Octave](https://www.g2.com/products/gnu-octave/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 4.1/5 (86 reviews) | 4.2/5 (55 reviews) |
| Enterprise | Small-Business |
| 7.3 | 8.4 |
| 7.9 | 8.2 |
| Advanced symbolic computation and visualization | Open-source, MATLAB-compatible, easy to use |

### How do the pricing models of Mathematica and GNU Octave compare?

GNU Octave is considered the stronger value by reviewers, reflected in its higher satisfaction with price and cost-related dimensions.

- **Mathematica:** Reviewers frequently mention that Mathematica is expensive and best suited for heavy users or institutions, with several noting the license price as a barrier for low-use or basic users.
- **GNU Octave:** Reviewers consistently highlight that GNU Octave is free and open source, making it accessible to students and small businesses, and a preferred alternative to paid solutions.
- **Switching reasons:** Many reviewers cite cost savings and the lack of licensing fees as primary reasons for choosing GNU Octave over paid alternatives like Mathematica or MATLAB.

### What are the best alternatives to Mathematica and GNU Octave?

The best alternatives to Mathematica and GNU Octave are Scilab and MATLAB, with both products also compared directly in this category.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Mathematica](https://www.g2.com/products/mathematica/reviews) | 4.1/5 (86) | Enterprise | Expensive, best for heavy users | Advanced symbolic computation and visualization |
| [GNU Octave](https://www.g2.com/products/gnu-octave/reviews) | 4.2/5 (55) | Small-Business | Free and open source | MATLAB compatibility, ease of use |
| [Scilab](https://www.g2.com/products/scilab/reviews) | 4.5/5 (64) | Small-Business | — | Open-source alternative for numerical computation |
| [MATLAB](https://www.g2.com/products/matlab/reviews) | 4.5/5 (771) | Small-Business | — | Industry-standard for numerical and engineering computation |

### Which Simulation & CAE features should I prioritize when comparing Mathematica and GNU Octave?

Buyers should prioritize symbolic computation, numerical analysis, visualization capabilities, ease of use, and integration with other tools when comparing Mathematica and GNU Octave.

- **Symbolic computation:** Mathematica is frequently cited for its advanced symbolic computation capabilities, while GNU Octave is primarily focused on numerical computation.
- **Numerical analysis:** Both products are used for numerical analysis, but GNU Octave is highlighted for its MATLAB compatibility and efficient matrix operations.
- **Visualization capabilities:** Mathematica is praised for its powerful and customizable visualizations, while GNU Octave offers basic plotting functions with room for improvement.
- **Ease of use:** GNU Octave scores higher on Ease of Use (8.4 vs 7.3), with reviewers noting its intuitive interface and lower learning curve.
- **Integration with other tools:** GNU Octave is noted for its compatibility with Python and MATLAB, while Mathematica integrates with Wolfram Alpha and supports external data sources.

### What are the pros and cons of Mathematica vs GNU Octave?

Mathematica's headline strength is advanced symbolic computation and visualization, while GNU Octave's is its open-source accessibility and MATLAB compatibility.

- **Mathematica strengths:** Advanced symbolic computation, powerful visualization tools, integration with Wolfram Alpha, and extensive mathematical functions.
- **Mathematica trade-offs:** Higher cost, steeper learning curve, and less accessible for beginners or those with limited hardware.
- **GNU Octave strengths:** Free and open source, high compatibility with MATLAB, intuitive interface, efficient for numerical and matrix operations, and accessible to students and small businesses.
- **GNU Octave trade-offs:** Limited advanced visualization features, fewer built-in toolboxes compared to MATLAB or Mathematica, and occasional interface or documentation limitations.

### Is Mathematica or GNU Octave better for small businesses?

GNU Octave is better suited for small businesses, as reflected by its largest reviewer segment and positive sentiment from small-business users.

- **Mathematica:** Largest segment is Enterprise, with reviewers noting its suitability for research institutions and advanced users.
- **GNU Octave:** Largest segment is Small-Business, with reviewers consistently highlighting its accessibility, free licensing, and ease of use for small teams and students.

### Which Simulation & CAE platform has better integrations?

Reviewers do not favor either Mathematica or GNU Octave for integrations, with no significant integration mentions for either product.

- **Mathematica:** Reviewers mention integration with Wolfram Alpha and support for external data sources, but no third-party integration tools are cited in recent reviews.
- **GNU Octave:** Reviewers note compatibility with Python and MATLAB, but no specific third-party integration tools are highlighted in recent reviews.

### How do Mathematica and GNU Octave compare on customer support?

GNU Octave and Mathematica are rated in close parity on Quality of Support, with GNU Octave scoring 8.2 and Mathematica 7.9, a difference below the materiality threshold.

- **Mathematica:** Reviewers describe support as generally responsive but note occasional delays and less active engagement for beginners.
- **GNU Octave:** Reviewers highlight strong community support and accessible documentation, with some noting the open-source community as a key resource.

### Which is easier to implement, Mathematica or GNU Octave?

GNU Octave is rated higher for Ease of Setup, with a score of 8.4 compared to Mathematica's 7.3, indicating a smoother implementation experience.

- **Mathematica:** Reviewers mention a steeper learning curve and the need for prior mathematical knowledge, but also note that setup is straightforward for experienced users.
- **GNU Octave:** Reviewers consistently highlight its easy installation process, intuitive interface, and suitability for quick onboarding, especially for those familiar with MATLAB.

Alternatives

**GNU Octave Alternatives**

 ![Scilab](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_6e50bdab7bc21f5fa01a7bd2ca7f33da/scilab.jpg "Scilab")

[
Scilab
](/products/scilab/reviews)

 ![MATLAB](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_d5738f5e7922b4552c3ba543a2b9dee6/matlab.jpeg "MATLAB")

[
MATLAB
](/products/matlab/reviews)

 ![Posit Team](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/ca6ffefb15801ddbeaf9a3c6c95e53c8/posit-team.svg "Posit Team")

[
Posit
](/products/posit-team/reviews)

 ![Simulink](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_d5738f5e7922b4552c3ba543a2b9dee6/simulink.jpeg "Simulink")

[
Simulink
](/products/simulink/reviews)

**Mathematica Alternatives**

 ![MATLAB](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_d5738f5e7922b4552c3ba543a2b9dee6/matlab.jpeg "MATLAB")

[
MATLAB
](/products/matlab/reviews)

 ![Scilab](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_6e50bdab7bc21f5fa01a7bd2ca7f33da/scilab.jpg "Scilab")

[
Scilab
](/products/scilab/reviews)

 ![IBM SPSS Statistics](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_24bb2b0b5af8e7d875ea09d767bcb097/ibm-spss-statistics.jpg "IBM SPSS Statistics")

[
SPSS Statistics
](/products/ibm-spss-statistics/reviews)

 ![Autodesk Fusion](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/28ab5b3990e257fc5851e9730734a9cc/autodesk-fusion.svg "Autodesk Fusion")

[
Autodesk Fusion
](/products/autodesk-fusion/reviews)

## GNU Octave vs Mathematica

- Reviewers felt that Mathematica meets the needs of their business better than GNU Octave.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that GNU Octave is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Mathematica over GNU Octave.