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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (42.0% of reviews)
Small-Business (50.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
MATLAB
Star Rating
(759)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (42.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about MATLABOpenSim
Star Rating
(22)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (50.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that MATLAB excels in its 3D/solid modeling tools with a score of 8.4, while OpenSim falls behind at 7.4. Reviewers mention that MATLAB's robust modeling capabilities make it a preferred choice for complex simulations.
- Reviewers mention that MATLAB's quality of support is significantly higher at 8.6 compared to OpenSim's 6.5. Users on G2 appreciate the responsive customer service and extensive documentation provided by MATLAB.
- G2 users highlight MATLAB's superior pre-built algorithms with a score of 8.9, which streamline model training processes. In contrast, OpenSim's score of 8.8, while still strong, does not match the breadth of options available in MATLAB.
- Users say that MATLAB's data visualization capabilities are top-notch, scoring 9.0, which allows for clearer insights and presentations. OpenSim, while functional, does not offer the same level of detail and interactivity in its visualizations.
- Reviewers mention that MATLAB's ease of use is rated at 8.3, making it more user-friendly for beginners compared to OpenSim's 7.3. Users report that the intuitive interface of MATLAB helps new users get up to speed quickly.
- Users on G2 report that MATLAB's deployment options are more versatile, with a managed service score of 8.6, compared to OpenSim's 8.3. This flexibility in deployment is crucial for organizations looking to integrate the software into various environments.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
MATLAB
No pricing availableOpenSim
No pricing availableFree Trial
MATLAB
No trial information availableOpenSim
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.0
666
8.5
16
Ease of Use
8.3
675
7.3
16
Ease of Setup
8.6
77
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
8.4
41
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.6
619
6.5
16
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.4
38
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
664
7.8
16
Features by Category
Design
8.4
147
7.4
9
8.2
164
6.3
5
8.1
166
7.1
8
8.0
141
7.7
8
Tools
8.4
127
7.0
5
8.5
150
7.0
5
8.4
132
7.7
13
Work
8.8
159
8.1
8
8.9
161
7.7
11
8.7
145
7.8
10
8.3
135
5.3
5
8.4
141
7.3
5
Environment
8.4
163
7.5
6
8.7
162
8.1
9
8.4
138
9.0
5
8.8
177
7.6
12
System
8.5
74
Not enough data
Model Development
8.5
96
Not enough data
8.6
94
Not enough data
9.0
102
Not enough data
8.6
98
Not enough data
Model Development
8.7
79
Not enough data
Machine/Deep Learning Services
8.8
88
Not enough data
8.3
78
Not enough data
8.2
76
Not enough data
8.6
90
Not enough data
Machine/Deep Learning Services
8.5
69
Not enough data
8.7
77
Not enough data
Deployment
8.4
82
Not enough data
8.7
92
Not enough data
8.4
93
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.0
14
Not enough data
8.3
14
Not enough data
7.5
14
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Data Science and Machine Learning Platforms
8.7
10
Not enough data
8.7
10
Not enough data
7.8
10
Not enough data
9.0
10
Not enough data
7.8
10
Not enough data
7.7
10
Not enough data
8.0
10
Not enough data
Data Transformation
8.7
73
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
45
|
Verified
Not enough data
Connectivity
8.3
47
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
50
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
60
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
52
|
Verified
Not enough data
Operations
9.1
73
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
68
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.8
60
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
36
|
Verified
Not enough data
Building Reports
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
MATLAB and OpenSim are categorized as Simulation & CAE
Unique Categories
MATLAB is categorized as Big Data Analytics and Data Science and Machine Learning Platforms
OpenSim is categorized as Other Health Care
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
MATLAB
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
OpenSim
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Higher Education
15.6%
Research
12.9%
Computer Software
6.9%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
6.8%
Education Management
6.2%
Other
51.6%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
40.0%
Research
15.0%
Biotechnology
15.0%
Medical Devices
10.0%
Higher Education
10.0%
Other
10.0%
Alternatives
Discussions
Any good website to discuss about the matlab programming?
3 Comments
TD
Mathworks site would be better place since it's the official website of the producers of the matlabRead more
Can I use Matlab for free?
3 Comments
PC
You can use the trial version of MATLAB for free. Also, if you pursue any online courses e.g. from coursera, they allow you to use MATLAB for free for the...Read more
Is it possible to check the output of Simulink terminal if I am not keeping a scope?
2 Comments
MA
Yes, If you prepared from the beginning "to work space" block for all the Simulink model. You can view any variable you want. Read more
What is the easiest was to scale a model?
1 Comment
TA
The easiest way to scale a model is by using the scaling tool (using the height and weight of the subject).
However, for more accurate models individuals...Read more
Can I use it for developing a new software?
1 Comment
TA
You can develop custom simulation frameworks, toolboxes, and plug-ins using the tools available.
It is also possible to develop a stand-alone separate...Read more
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