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
R is a powerful programming language primarily focused on statistical analysis and data visualization with a vast library ecosystem, making it a leading choice for data scientists. Scilab, on the other hand, is more focused on numerical computation and engineering applications, offering a more user-friendly interface but lacking the extensive statistical capabilities and community support found in R.