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WebPlotDigitizer vs Tabula
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
WebPlotDigitizer
6.5Extract numerical data from plot images
Tabula
7.5Tool for liberating data tables trapped inside PDF files
| Metric | WebPlotDigitizer | Tabula |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Science | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 6.5 | 7.5 |
| 30-day Installs | 9 | 59 |
| 90-day Installs | 13 | 223 |
| 365-day Installs | 51 | 899 |
| Version | 4.7 | 1.2.1 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 3.0K | 7.4K |
| GitHub Forks | 421 | 684 |
| Open Issues | 101 | 541 |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | JavaScript | CSS |
| Last GitHub Commit | 2mo ago | 1y ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Aug 9, 2023 |
Reviews
WebPlotDigitizer
WebPlotDigitizer is a tool that uses computer vision to extract numerical data from plot images, making it invaluable for researchers and data analysts who need to digitize data from visual sources.
Extract numerical data from plot images using computer vision.
Pros
- + Open-source and free to use
- + Employs advanced computer vision techniques
- + Cross-platform compatibility
Cons
- - Lacks auto-update functionality
- - Some reported bugs affecting usability
- - Limited recent community traction
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