If true portability (running without installation) is required, the following officially supported alternatives are recommended: MATLAB Online
: While not fully "portable," it allows you to run compiled MATLAB applications on systems without a full MATLAB license. Portable Open-Source Alternatives matlab portable windows 7 64 bit
Would you like a compact compatibility check for a specific MATLAB release (I’ll check system requirements and give a one-line verdict for Windows 7 x64)? Educational licenses are node-locked to specific machines
No. Educational licenses are node-locked to specific machines. Moving them violates the terms of use. However, MathWorks offers MATLAB Online (cloud version) for students. MATLAB R2018a was one of the last versions
MATLAB R2018a was one of the last versions to officially support Windows 7. Newer releases (like R2024a or R2025a) require Windows 10 or 11. Better Alternatives for "On-the-Go" Use
But does such a thing truly exist? And more importantly, is it legal, safe, and practical?