MATLAB

by MathWorks · Natick, United States · Since 1984

Numerical computing.

Starting price: ₹8,000/mo; per month, billed by vendor
Free trial / plan: Free trial
Deployment: Cloud; Web
App Advisor rating: 4.3; transparency & India fit

What is MATLAB?

MATLAB is cad, 3d & engineering software from MathWorks, based in Natick, United States and has been building software since 1984. Numerical computing.

CAD and 3D software covers mechanical and architectural design, BIM, structural analysis, CAM and rendering. Licensing is expensive, so subscription versus perpetual and Indian reseller support matter.

Pricing is published and starts at roughly ₹8,000 per month.

What works well

+Pricing is published, so there is no sales call to see costs
+42 years in business — a mature, stable product

What to watch out for

−No permanently free plan
−Global vendor — check India-specific compliance (GST, TDS) and support hours before you commit

Best suited for: Small business · SMB · Mid-market

MATLAB at a glance

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MATLAB features

Category-standard capabilities plus what MATLAB adds. Verify depth in a demo.

2D drafting and 3D modelling
BIM and structural analysis
Simulation and FEA
CAM and CNC programming
Rendering and visualisation
Collaboration and versioning
Interoperability (DWG, STEP, IFC)
Education licences

MATLAB pricing

Entry price

₹8,000/mo

Published subscription pricing, taxes extra

How MATLAB charges. Plans scale with users or features. Annual billing is usually 15–25% cheaper than monthly, and GST is added on top of listed prices in India.

Read from the vendor's official website. Prices change — confirm on mathworks.com.

Specifications

Category: CAD, 3D & engineering software
Vendor: MathWorks
Headquarters: Natick, United States
Founded: 1984
Pricing model: Subscription
Starting price: ₹8,000/mo
Deployment: Cloud
Platforms: Web
Best for: Small business, SMB, Mid-market
Made in India: No

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MATLAB — frequently asked questions

What is MATLAB?+

MATLAB is cad, 3d & engineering software by MathWorks. Numerical computing.

How much does MATLAB cost?+

MATLAB's published pricing starts at ₹8,000/mo. Plans and taxes vary, so confirm on the official site.

Does MATLAB offer a free trial or free plan?+

App Advisor's listing records a free trial for MATLAB. Confirm the current trial terms on MathWorks's official site.

Is MATLAB made in India?+

No. MATLAB is developed by MathWorks in Natick, United States.

Who is MATLAB best suited for?+

MATLAB suits small business, smb, mid-market buyers looking for cad, 3d & engineering software.

What are the best alternatives to MATLAB?+

Popular alternatives in cad, 3d & engineering software include FreeCAD, SketchUp, Autodesk Fusion. Use App Advisor's compare tool to see them side by side.

How is MATLAB deployed?+

MATLAB is available as a cloud (SaaS) product, with web access.