Any open source software like matlab? [duplicate]

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What’s the best MATLAB equivalent? (open source or otherwise free)

Please suggest any open source/free software equivalent to Matlab for windows with same syntax which is best and widely used

Answer 1

GNU Octave is the closest replacement, it supports large parts of the Matlab syntax, plus incorporates several improvements (IMHO) to the language.

But if you are familiar with python I suggest you also take a look at SciPy. Powerful language, a lot of libraries, and active development in scientific libraries (plotting, calculus, etc.). Use the ipython interactive shell.