MATLAB: Alternative Languages

There are several alternatives to MATLAB that are available either free or at low cost:

• Freemat Links to an external site.
• Octave Links to an external site.
• Python Links to an external site. 
• MATLAB to Python or R cheatsheet Links to an external site.
• NumPy for MATLAB users Links to an external site.
• R Links to an external site.
• Scilab Links to an external site.
• MathScript Links to an external site.

Freemat is arguably the most similar to MATLAB in syntax, and it is easy to download and install.