MATLAB vs R (programming language) : Which is Better?

MATLAB

MATLAB (matrix laboratory) is a multi-paradigm numerical computing environment and fourth-generation programming language. Developed by The MathWorks

License: Commercial

Categories: Development Education & Reference

Apps available for Mac OS X Windows Linux

R (programming language)

R is an open source programming language and software environment for statistical computing and graphics that is supported by the R Foundation. Developed by Ross Ihaka and Robert Gentleman

License: Open Source

Categories: Development Education & Reference

Apps available for Mac OS X Windows Linux BSD

MATLAB VS R (programming language) Feature comparision

Feature	MATLAB	R (programming language)
Batch plotting
Embedded debugger
File-sync
Simulink
ANOVA test
Automatic data loading
Data Mining
Symbolic Computation
Calculus solving
Constructive geometry
Equation solving
Automatic JIT compilation on code change
Compiled Language
Compiler
Parallel Computing
Formula Builder
Equation editor
Built-in editor
Python
Run from python interpreter
Algebra
High Level
Object-oriented Language
Dynamic typing
Garbage Collection
Network Analysis
Graphs
Cross-platform
Imperative Language
Python IDE
Interactive Visualization
Literate programming