MATLAB vs Scilab : 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

Scilab

Scilab is an open source, cross-platform numerical computational package and a high-level, numerically oriented programming language. Developed by Scilab Consortium

License: Open Source

Categories: Education & Reference

Apps available for Mac OS X Windows Linux

MATLAB VS Scilab Feature comparision

Feature	MATLAB	Scilab
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
Browser based
Interactive Visualization
Literate programming
Server-side
Python IDE
Simulation