Why/when should I prefer MATLAB over Octave?

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In our shoestring operation we need to prototype algorithms in some higher-level language before committing to a C implementation on embedded hardware.

So far we have been using MATLAB to do that, but the licensing costs are beginning to hurt. We're considering porting our MATLAB code to Octave.

Is there any particular reason not to do that? Will we break any compatibility, especially if we have external partners who insist on using MATLAB? Are there any performance penalties we can expect?

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I have successfully ported some linear regression and quadratic programming applications to Octave.

The linear regression (backslash operator) worked without any adjustment. In case of quadratic programming I had to switch from fmincon() to sqp(), giving similar results.

Still, the toolboxes and GUI in Octave are, indeed, less mature (I spent so much time on basic stuff), although it has been rapidly making progress over the past two years.

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