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Compare MATLAB and TensorFlow 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (42.8% of reviews)
Small-Business (50.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
MATLAB
Star Rating
(738)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (42.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about MATLABTensorFlow
Star Rating
(126)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (50.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
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- Users report that TensorFlow excels in model training with a score of 9.3, while MATLAB's model training score is lower at 8.6. Reviewers mention that TensorFlow's flexibility in deep learning applications makes it a preferred choice for complex model development.
- Reviewers mention that MATLAB shines in ease of use with a score of 8.3 compared to TensorFlow's 7.6. Users on G2 appreciate MATLAB's intuitive interface and robust drawing tools, which facilitate quicker project setups.
- G2 users highlight TensorFlow's superior pre-built algorithms, scoring 9.2, which allows for rapid prototyping and deployment of machine learning models. In contrast, MATLAB's pre-built algorithms score 8.8, indicating a slight disadvantage in this area.
- Users say that TensorFlow offers better scalability with a score of 9.1, making it suitable for large-scale applications, while MATLAB's scalability score is 8.4. Reviewers mention that TensorFlow's architecture is designed to handle extensive datasets efficiently.
- Reviewers mention that MATLAB provides better support for finite element analysis with a score of 8.5, which is crucial for engineering applications. TensorFlow, while strong in machine learning, does not focus on this area, leading to a gap in functionality for users needing engineering simulations.
- Users report that TensorFlow's language support is rated at 8.9, which is higher than MATLAB's 8.4. Reviewers mention that TensorFlow's compatibility with various programming languages enhances its usability across different development environments.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
MATLAB
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MATLAB
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Meets Requirements
9.1
644
9.2
111
Ease of Use
8.3
652
7.9
113
Ease of Setup
8.6
55
8.3
91
Ease of Admin
8.4
39
7.8
37
Quality of Support
8.6
597
8.7
99
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.4
36
8.3
34
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
641
9.3
109
Features by Category
Design
8.5
131
Not enough data
8.2
148
Not enough data
8.3
150
Not enough data
8.0
125
Not enough data
Tools
8.3
111
Not enough data
8.5
134
Not enough data
8.4
116
Not enough data
Work
8.8
143
Not enough data
8.9
146
Not enough data
8.6
129
Not enough data
8.4
119
Not enough data
8.4
126
Not enough data
Environment
8.4
148
Not enough data
8.7
148
Not enough data
8.4
124
Not enough data
8.7
163
Not enough data
System
8.5
63
8.6
66
8.5
65
8.9
65
8.7
67
8.0
56
Model Development
8.4
82
8.9
92
8.6
80
7.2
78
9.0
89
8.8
92
8.6
85
9.2
91
Model Development
8.9
74
9.1
65
8.7
68
8.9
66
8.7
68
9.0
65
Machine/Deep Learning Services
8.8
75
9.1
89
8.3
65
9.0
85
8.1
63
8.9
83
8.5
77
9.4
92
Machine/Deep Learning Services
8.9
61
9.0
64
8.5
58
8.7
60
8.2
56
8.8
58
8.7
66
9.3
63
Deployment
8.6
69
8.5
77
8.7
79
8.7
85
8.4
80
9.0
85
Deployment
8.3
61
8.5
57
8.6
68
8.7
61
8.6
68
8.8
62
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.2
6
Not enough data
6.9
6
Not enough data
7.5
6
Agentic AI - Data Science and Machine Learning Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data Transformation
8.7
72
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Verified
Not enough data
8.5
44
|
Verified
Not enough data
Connectivity
8.3
46
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
49
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
59
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
51
|
Verified
Not enough data
Operations
9.1
72
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
67
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.7
59
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Verified
Not enough data
8.7
35
|
Verified
Not enough data
Building Reports
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Platform
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
MATLAB and TensorFlow are categorized as Data Science and Machine Learning Platforms
Unique Categories
MATLAB is categorized as Big Data Analytics and Simulation & CAE
TensorFlow has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
MATLAB
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
TensorFlow
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
15.5%
Research
13.3%
Computer Software
6.7%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
6.6%
Information Technology and Services
6.3%
Other
51.6%
Computer Software
27.9%
Information Technology and Services
20.5%
Research
8.2%
Computer & Network Security
4.9%
Automotive
3.3%
Other
35.2%
Most Helpful Reviews
MATLAB
Most Helpful Favorable Review
yojana r.
Verified User
Matlab is very essential scientific environment which is very useful for students and working people.Especially to write the fuzzy logic's and Neural Network logic. It intuitive way of programming which made easy to use all of its futures and variable...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
I feel like Matlab is not as used compared to Java.
TensorFlow
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Navaneeth M.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Easy to get started with. The TensorFlow ecosystem provides support tools to load data efficiently (TF Dataloaders) , build models (Keras), Optimize it (TF Lite), and Deploy and monitor (TFX) and it is production-ready.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
TensorFlow is powerful but it more hard to learn. I was frustrated when i saw its complicated code and the other part is its complex debugging. It was not easy for me when i was beginner
yojana r.
Verified User
Matlab is very essential scientific environment which is very useful for students and working people.Especially to write the fuzzy logic's and Neural Network logic. It intuitive way of programming which made easy to use all of its futures and variable...
Navaneeth M.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Easy to get started with. The TensorFlow ecosystem provides support tools to load data efficiently (TF Dataloaders) , build models (Keras), Optimize it (TF Lite), and Deploy and monitor (TFX) and it is production-ready.
Verified User in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
I feel like Matlab is not as used compared to Java.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
TensorFlow is powerful but it more hard to learn. I was frustrated when i saw its complicated code and the other part is its complex debugging. It was not easy for me when i was beginner
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 TensorFlow and why it is used?
2 comments
PS
TensorFlow is an open-source library that lets you generate various models AI/ML/DL models.Read more
TensorFlow has no more discussions with answers
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