G2 Vendor Directory

MATLAB vs. SOLIDWORKS

A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.

MetricMATLAB

by MathWorks

SOLIDWORKS

by Dassault Systèmes

Overall rating4.54.5
Review count774707
Ease of use8.68.9
Ease of setup8.88.7
Quality of support8.88.5
Meets requirements9.29.0
NPS65.38461569.230769
Small Business31.5%47.1%
Mid-Market26.7%32.2%
Enterprise41.8%20.7%
Total page views7403,244
Total LLM citations3,16012,306

MATLAB

MATLAB is a high-level programming and numeric computing environment widely utilized by engineers and scientists for data analysis, algorithm development, and system modeling. It offers a desktop environment optimized for iterative analysis and design processes, coupled with a programming language that directly expresses matrix and array mathematics. The Live Editor feature enables users to create scripts that integrate code, output, and formatted text within an executable notebook. Key Features and Functionality: - Data Analysis: Tools for exploring, modeling, and analyzing data.

Pros

  • Ease of Use
  • Features
  • Data Visualization
  • Tools Variety
  • Simulation
  • Mathematical Calculations

SOLIDWORKS

SOLIDWORKS is the industry-standard 3D CAD solution trusted by more than 8 million engineers and designers worldwide. For over 30 years, it has helped mechanical engineers, product designers and manufacturing firms compress design cycles, control costs and deliver higher-quality products faster. SOLIDWORKS combines parametric 3D modeling, integrated simulation, product data management and direct manufacturing workflows in a single, connected environment—eliminating the need for disconnected point tools.

Pros

  • Ease of Use
  • Features
  • 3D Modeling
  • User Interface
  • Simulation Tools
  • CAD Integration