Why/when should I prefer MATLAB over Octave?

Question

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 hav

Answer 1

Note that Octave supports language constructs that aren't present in Matlab (e.g., auto-increment operators, do-until statements, etc.). This makes it sometimes annoying to port code developed (by someone who isn't familiar with the limitations of Matlab) on Octave to a Matlab environment.

There are some other limitations/differences at Octave FAQ.