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# MATLAB vs Octave
## Overview
| | **MATLAB** | **GNU Octave** |
|---|---|---|
| **Cost** | Commercial (~$2,150/license; cheaper for students/home) | Free, open source (GPL) |
| **Developer** | Math
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