Python vs Matlab  Updated version at  I believe that in many
cases Python can replace Matlab. On this page I will try to
explain the differences between Matlab and Python, and explain
why I prefer Python.   Scientific Python distributions  But
first a few links to help you get started quickly. You could be
coding Python in a matter of minutes!  The easiest way to get
started with scientific computing in Python is to use one of the
distributions. In that way you automatically get most of the
important scientific packages. Some distros also come with an
IDE.   • Pyzo, free distribution based on Python 3, comes with
the Interactive Editor for Python (IEP)   • python(x,y) and
WinPython are two free distributions based on the Spyder IDE.
• Anaconda, Continuum's Python distribution. A free (community)
edition is also available.   • EPD, Enthhoughts Python
distribution. A free version is also available  Python compared
to Matlab (facts)  Below is a diagram illustrating the main
differences between Python and Matla