## Optimization Decision Table

The following table is designed to help you choose a solver. It does not address multiobjective optimization or equation solving. There are more details on all the solvers in Problems Handled by Optimization Toolbox Functions.

In this table:

• * means relevant solvers are found in Global Optimization Toolbox (Global Optimization Toolbox) functions (licensed separately from Optimization Toolbox™ solvers).

• `fmincon` applies to most smooth objective functions with smooth constraints. It is not listed as a preferred solver for least squares or linear or quadratic programming because the listed solvers are usually more efficient.

• The table has suggested functions, but it is not meant to unduly restrict your choices. For example, `fmincon` can be effective on some nonsmooth problems.

• The Global Optimization Toolbox `ga` function can address mixed-integer programming problems.

• The Statistics and Machine Learning Toolbox™ `bayesopt` function can address low-dimensional deterministic or stochastic optimization problems with combinations of continuous, integer, or categorical variables.

### Note

This table does not list multiobjective solvers nor equation solvers. See Problems Handled by Optimization Toolbox Functions for a complete list of problems addressed by Optimization Toolbox functions.

### Note

Some solvers have several algorithms. For help choosing, see Choosing the Algorithm.