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Plot Digitizer vs VisIt

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Plot Digitizer

8.0
Science

Digitize scanned plots of functional data

VisIt

7.0
Science

Visualisation and data analysis for mesh-based scientific data

Metric Plot Digitizer VisIt
Category Science Science
AI Score 8.0 7.0
30-day Installs 8 6
90-day Installs 10 21
365-day Installs 84 127
Version 2.6.12 3.4.2
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 162 511
GitHub Forks 26 134
Open Issues 11 1.9K
License GPL-3.0 BSD-3-Clause
Language Python C
Last GitHub Commit 1y ago 1mo ago
First Seen Nov 19, 2015 Nov 9, 2013

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.

VisIt

VisIt is a powerful tool for visualizing and analyzing mesh-based scientific data, ideal for researchers and engineers working with simulations. It offers advanced visualization features and supports a wide range of data formats, making it a valuable resource for those in scientific fields.

VisIt visualizes and analyzes mesh-based scientific data, providing tools for researchers and engineers to understand complex simulations.

Pros

  • + Specialized for mesh-based scientific data visualization
  • + Long-standing project with a solid foundation
  • + Actively maintained with frequent updates

Cons

  • - High number of open issues may indicate areas needing attention
  • - No auto-update feature for user convenience