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Plot Digitizer vs SciDAVis

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Plot Digitizer

8.0
Science

Digitize scanned plots of functional data

SciDAVis

6.0
Science

Application for scientific data analysis and visualization

Metric Plot Digitizer SciDAVis
Category Science Science
AI Score 8.0 6.0
30-day Installs 6 28
90-day Installs 18 58
365-day Installs 78 166
Version 2.6.12 2.8
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 162 135
GitHub Forks 26 31
Open Issues 11 7
License GPL-3.0 NOASSERTION
Language Python C++
Last GitHub Commit 1y ago 6mo ago
First Seen Nov 19, 2015 Jul 13, 2018

Reviews

Plot Digitizer

Plot Digitizer is a unique tool for extracting functional data from scanned plots. It allows users to import images, set axes, and export data points, making it invaluable for researchers and engineers needing to analyze graphical data.

Converts scanned plots into digital data points for analysis.

Pros

  • + Open-source under GPL-3.0, promoting transparency and customization.
  • + Cross-platform support for macOS, Windows, and Linux.
  • + Supports multiple export formats for data flexibility.

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature, requiring manual checks for updates.
  • - User interface may be less intuitive for some users.

SciDAVis

SciDAVis is an open-source application designed for scientific data analysis and visualization, offering powerful tools for plotting, curve fitting, and data manipulation. It is particularly useful for researchers and engineers who need a robust environment for scientific computing.

SciDAVis provides tools for analyzing and visualizing scientific data, including plotting, curve fitting, and statistical analysis.

Pros

  • + Open-source and free to use
  • + Comprehensive set of tools for scientific data analysis
  • + Supports various data formats and integration with Python scripts
  • + Cross-platform compatibility

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature
  • - Low number of recent installations
  • - No official security policy documentation