is there a valide alternative to the genetic algorithm of the global optimization toolbox?

hey, I used different times the genetic algorithm (ga) present in the global optimization toolbox. Now I need for another application to use a machine in which the global optimization toolbox is not present and cannot be installed. I was wondering if there is some other package I can use instead? I just need the genetic algorithm. I've seen something on the internet but I don't know which one to trust. Unfortunately I don't have much time to test them. thank you

[Vaidyanathan Thiagarajan]

Hello Marco,

You can use the GA implementations from the MATLAB file exchange :

http://www.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/fileexchange/?search_submit=fileexchange&query=genetic+algorithm&term=genetic+algorithm

I am guessing SpeedyGA or its variation might work for you. However, I cannot say for sure as it really depends on the problem you are trying to solve :

SpeedyGA https://www.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/fileexchange/15164-speedyga--a-fast-simple-genetic-algorithm

or

TurboGA

http://www.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/fileexchange/24053-turboga--a-simple-genetic-algorithm-with-a-powerful-performance-enhancing-tweak

Is there a reason you are using GA? Can you please elaborate on the nature of optimization problem you are trying to solve? Is it a local or global optimization? What are your objective functions and constraints?

Vaidyanathan