MathWorks Matlab vs TIBCO Data Science comparison

MathWorks and TIBCO are both solutions in the Data Science Platforms category. MathWorks is ranked #14 with an average rating of 9.0, while TIBCO is ranked #24. MathWorks holds a 1.6% mindshare in Data Science Platforms, compared to TIBCO’s 1.2% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of MathWorks users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of TIBCO users who would recommend it.

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MathWorks Matlab

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 5, 2024

TIBCO Data Science and MathWorks Matlab are competitive in data analysis platforms. TIBCO is noted for better pricing and customer support, while Matlab is preferred for its superior features.

Features: TIBCO Data Science offers predictive analytics, machine learning integration, and visual workflows to simplify complex model creation. MathWorks Matlab includes advanced algorithms, extensive toolboxes, and integration capabilities supporting complex technical computing tasks. Matlab is ideal for professionals requiring deep engineering analysis, while TIBCO is preferred for ease of use in business analytics.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: TIBCO Data Science's cloud-native architecture allows seamless integration into business environments with comprehensive customer support. MathWorks Matlab focuses on on-premise deployment with extensive documentation and a robust support structure, catering to technical and engineering settings.

Pricing and ROI: TIBCO Data Science presents a cost-effective setup with a quicker ROI in business analytics settings. MathWorks Matlab involves a higher initial investment justified by comprehensive engineering and data analysis capabilities, providing higher ROI for technical enterprises. TIBCO is attractive for companies with budget constraints, while Matlab appeals to organizations prioritizing technical depth.

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Categories and Ranking

MathWorks Matlab

Ranking in Data Science Platforms

14th

Average Rating

8.8

Reviews Sentiment

5.5

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

TIBCO Data Science

Ranking in Data Science Platforms

24th

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

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Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Data Science Platforms category, the mindshare of MathWorks Matlab is 1.6%, up from 0.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of TIBCO Data Science is 1.2%, up from 0.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Data Science Platforms Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
MathWorks Matlab	1.6%
TIBCO Data Science	1.2%
Other	97.2%

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Prof. Dr. Rudolf Bisping

Business Owner at SASS GmbH

Versatile system empowers users with advanced algorithm development and seamless integration capabilities

The application is pretty good, and I don't really complain. For my purposes, MathWorks Matlab is perfect because it's very versatile; it is not out-of-the-box of course, and you have to program everything yourself. If you are experienced enough, you can do many things which other programs, for instance, SPSS, cannot do, as you need to program it—it's a fourth-generation programming language. In the future of MathWorks Matlab, I would appreciate the addition of many AI features, as there are a lot of machine learning capabilities and many AI features in the visual scene, although I don't need those because I use this feature data and don't work on pictures or images. However, you can work on images and can then do deep learning and that stuff, which is one of the real strengths of MathWorks Matlab.

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JacekSierajewski

Tibco Spotfire Expert (contractor via Amaris) at GSK

Good performance, reporting, and data visualization

The two similar solutions that I have used are MicroStrategy and Tableau. Tableau is pretty similar and it would be difficult for me to point out the differences. With MicroStrategy, it has a great feature where you build the representation in the database and it then the tool creates SQL queries by itself. There are more differences between these tools but this is the one essential difference.

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Pros

"Personally for me, because I do a lot of development, I like that it is easy to test mathematical algorithms with several matrix calculations. It's perfect for that."

"The platform's most valuable feature is its field-specific packages, which make it very easy to use."

"Making digital twins saves significant time; checking something in simulation is more cost-effective—for instance, with marine engines, we typically need about 10 years of checking to find misfires, but with MathWorks Matlab, we can complete it in one month."

"What I appreciate about MathWorks Matlab is that it is the most versatile program system I know; there are so many toolboxes which I don't need, as I mostly work with statistics, but it's amazing how many functions there are."

"The tool's most valuable feature is the Simulink environment. This feature provides an incredible capability to visually represent the system behavior before creating the code. It allows you to see the flow and interactions of the system, which is extremely beneficial for software development. With this visual representation, you can better understand the system's behavior, make necessary adjustments, and ensure maintenance and updates. This capability is why I love working with the product."

"The idea that you don't have to generate reports each day but they are sent automatically is great."

"The most valuable feature is the performance."

"We like the way we can drill down into each report to get back data on each project. From the portfolio level, I can see what is happening on it. That is a really important feature. I can look at indirect costs, for example, which are hitting each CIO portfolio. It's good to be able to see actual resources in terms of time as well as cost."

"The most valuable feature is the ease of setting up visualizations."

Cons

"It is not out-of-the-box of course, and you have to program everything yourself."

"One area where the product could improve is in the ease of learning."

"In the area of improvement, sometimes there are issues with the speed of MathWorks Matlab, particularly in the Simulink environment. The tool's latest versions can be slow to open, taking significant time to load. Additionally, saving data and integrating models can also be time-consuming processes."

"To make use of the GPU, you have to have an Nvidia card. What I would want it to do is to run in Next Generation with Intel or AMD, and not just with Nvidia."

"In terms of performance, I can see there are some issues when you are working with big data. When we are taking it from the Data Lake, we have a lot of issues."

"The scripting for customization could be improved."

"Additional templates would help to get things moving more quickly in terms of getting the reports out."

"I would like the visualization for the map of countries to be more easily configurable."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing for the software itself is reasonable, and I didn't encounter any additional costs beyond the initial purchase or license."

"We have a single user license. Support and add-ons are an extra fee."

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