Mathematica vs Matlab: Which Is Better & Why?

The legend · Jul 30, 2010

Which is better and why?

matonski · Jul 30, 2010

There is a lot of overlap in functionality, but I'd say that Matlab is better for numerical computations and Mathematica is better for symbolic computations.

jorgext · Jul 30, 2010

Both, it will depend on the style you like to program your code.
Personally I prefer Mathematica over Matlab, but it is just because I am adapted to problem solving with Mathematica and I know more code so I can solve problems faster.

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