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Alteryx One vs MathWorks Matlab comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 16, 2026

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We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

Alteryx One
Ranking in Data Science Platforms
5th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
119
Ranking in other categories
Data Integration (12th), Predictive Analytics (1st), Data Preparation Tools (1st)
MathWorks Matlab
Ranking in Data Science Platforms
17th
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
5.5
Number of Reviews
5
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2026, in the Data Science Platforms category, the mindshare of Alteryx One is 4.1%, down from 5.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of MathWorks Matlab is 2.0%, up from 1.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Data Science Platforms Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Alteryx One4.1%
MathWorks Matlab2.0%
Other93.9%
Data Science Platforms
 

Featured Reviews

ManojBehera - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Staff Cyber Security Cloud Data Architect at GE Healthcare
Automated complex ETL workflows have reduced coding effort and improved data integration
One area for improvement is in integrating mostly the data which comes from telemetry, where I can see some sort of improvisations can be made. It is a massive amount of unstructured data, and I believe Alteryx is able to handle it, but there can be some improvements. Suggestions for improvements in Alteryx include areas for increasing efficiency, particularly in processing telemetry data, which involves dealing with large volumes of unstructured data. Additionally, I believe when we use filter tools immediately after the input source, there can be slowdowns when handling massive data. The user experience of Alteryx is generally good, but there are areas for improvement from a user's perspective, particularly regarding user interface enhancements. I think there's always room for improvement, but otherwise, Alteryx has been a great tool for me. We haven't experienced significant disruptions while increasing data volumes, though I sense there could be performance issues as data grows exponentially. This is an area that could use improvement in Alteryx.
RB
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.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"It has everything that one needs. Whatever you want to do with the data can be done with Alteryx."
"It allows for manipulation and automation, which has greatly reduced the amount of time required per project."
"The most valuable feature of Alteryx is the intelligence suite."
"Workflows and a large number of tools were a quick QA methodology and rapid prototype creation tool."
"Alteryx has made us more agile and increased the speed and effectiveness of decision making."
"Previously I have used consultants for the implementation but I can now do it myself."
"Workflow automation, in general, is valuable."
"It is a stable and scalable solution."
"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 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."
"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."
"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."
"This solution is pretty good, I truly enjoy it."
 

Cons

"The only weakness I would say is on the visualization side of having that dynamic incapability."
"It would be simpler if they provided a component where you could simply enter some parameters and see the results."
"Sometimes, while getting data from a third-party product, the solution works slowly."
"It is a little bit pricey."
"Alteryx's data science and machine learning capabilities are where it loses out to DataIQ."
"There is currently no cloud solution and this would be valuable for many clients."
"The pricing seems high for my current needs. However, considering the benefits, it is easier to justify to management for broader company usage."
"Alteryx is not very robust when it comes to working on large sets of data."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"The cost is a significant concern; while university pricing is reasonable, a cheaper version with fewer libraries would be beneficial."
"To make use of the GPU, you have to have an Nvidia card."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"​Very transparent.​"
"We use the free version of the solution. There are enterprise licenses available. It cost approximately $5,000 annually. It is an expensive solution and there are additional features that cost more money."
"There are some implementation services and internal effort costs at the beginning but there is nothing else."
"The cost of Alteryx is approximately $2,900 annually."
"If one is a high price, and ten is a low price, I rate the tool's price as a one. The tool is expensive."
"It can be a bit pricey, especially after the first year."
"Alteryx Designer is an expensive solution."
"The seat is too expensive."
"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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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
19%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Construction Company
8%
Outsourcing Company
7%
Comms Service Provider
13%
Construction Company
13%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Outsourcing Company
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business46
Midsize Enterprise20
Large Enterprise73
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business2
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise4
 

Questions from the Community

What is the Biggest Difference Between Alteryx and IBM SPSS Modeler?
One of the differences is that with Alteryx you can use it as an ETL and analytics tool. Please connect with me directly if you want to know more.
What is the Biggest Difference Between Alteryx and IBM SPSS Modeler?
Alteryx is an extremely easy and flexible data tool, flexible in terms of drag and drop toolset and also has python, R integrations if your team requires this. It can handle over 2 billion rows of...
What is the Biggest Difference Between Alteryx and IBM SPSS Modeler?
I am not familiar with IBM SPSS Modeler, therefore, I cannot compare these two products. Regarding Alteryx I can say the following: - An excellent desktop tool for Data Prep and analytics. - Featu...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for MathWorks Matlab?
Regarding the pricing part and licensing cost for MathWorks Matlab, it is not cheap, but it depends on the functions you need. You don't need all of them; you may just require a few and then it's r...
What needs improvement with MathWorks Matlab?
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 ev...
What is your primary use case for MathWorks Matlab?
I am working with MathWorks Matlab for statistics and machine learning, though I don't know which version I have, but I guess it is 21 or so. I don't care because the things I'm doing haven't chang...
 

Also Known As

Alteryx Designer Cloud, Alteryx Designer
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