Stand alone Matlab executables

So I am relatively new to Matlab and Coding in general, but I am wondering if Matlab is generally used to create stand alone executable files, or if other programming languages are more suited to do so.

For example, I recently created a simple program that I can input my grades/weights of assignments into and it will calculate my overall total. How hard for me would it be to make that into a stand alone executable, where the user has no need for Matlab? Is this even possible? Thank you!

Answer 1

[Walter Roberson]

It is possible and it is done. It requires either MATLAB Compiler Toolbox, or MATLAB Coder Toolbox, each of which is over $US4000 (closer to $US5000 and $US8000 I seem to recall). Also, neither of those toolboxes can be obtained for Student Version or Home license, only for Academic or Commercial / Professional license.

[Chris Chardan]

Well ouch! Are Executables created in MATLAB sold by companies like other programs?

[Walter Roberson]

Mathworks explicitly permits the executables so produced to be sold, with no royalties due.

Answer 2

[Image Analyst]

FAQ: http://matlab.wikia.com/wiki/FAQ#How_can_I_make_a_standalone_executable_from_my_MATLAB_code.3F