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Plot Digitizer vs Tabula
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Plot Digitizer
8.0Digitize scanned plots of functional data
Tabula
7.5Tool for liberating data tables trapped inside PDF files
| Metric | Plot Digitizer | Tabula |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Science | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 7.5 |
| 30-day Installs | 8 | 59 |
| 90-day Installs | 10 | 223 |
| 365-day Installs | 84 | 899 |
| Version | 2.6.12 | 1.2.1 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 162 | 7.4K |
| GitHub Forks | 26 | 684 |
| Open Issues | 11 | 541 |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | Python | CSS |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1y ago | 1y ago |
| First Seen | Nov 19, 2015 | Aug 9, 2023 |
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.
Tabula
Tabula is a powerful tool for extracting data tables from PDF files, offering a user-friendly interface and open-source flexibility. It benefits data analysts and researchers by simplifying the process of liberating trapped data.
Tabula extracts and liberates data tables from PDF files.
Pros
- + Open-source with MIT license
- + User-friendly interface for data extraction
- + Cross-platform support
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - High number of open issues and last commit over a year ago