What does JupyterLab replace?

JupyterLab is a free alternative to MATLAB ($1,050/yr).

Is JupyterLab open source?

Yes. JupyterLab is licensed under BSD-3-Clause, an OSI-approved open-source license.

Yes. JupyterLab is a web app you run on your own server.

A free, open-source alternative to MATLAB. Switching saves $1,050/yr at list price.

Checked Oct 17, 2026 · How we check

Web app

Open source · BSD-3-Clause Linux Self-hostable

jupyterlab/jupyterlab15.4k★last push Oct 12, 2026checked Oct 17, 2026

Get it

Download it from jupyter.org.

What does JupyterLab replace?: JupyterLab is a free alternative to MATLAB ($1,050/yr).
Is JupyterLab open source?: Yes. JupyterLab is licensed under BSD-3-Clause, an OSI-approved open-source license.
Does JupyterLab run on Linux?: Yes (web app).
Can you self-host JupyterLab?: Yes. JupyterLab is a web app you run on your own server.