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ColorUI vs SmartPlot

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ColorUI compared with SmartPlot
DetailColorUI logo ColorUI SmartPlot
What it doesThe ultimate color toolkit for designers, decorators, artists, and creators. 40+ free tools, no sign-up, fast on every device. Desktop scientific plotting and data analysis software for researchers
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Pricing modelFree Freemium
PricingNot given Free version available. SmartPlot Plus: 1 person $8, 2 people $7 each, 3+ people $6 each. One-time purchase, does not expire, supports up to 3 active devices per license. Each Plus License includes 50,000 S points per month for AI usage.
Key features
  • Palette Generator
  • Color Picker with HEX, RGB, HSL, OKLCH, LAB outputs
  • Image Color Extractor
  • WCAG and APCA Contrast Checker
  • Color Blindness Simulator
  • CSS Gradient Generator
  • Design Token Export W3C DTCG
  • Color Wheel Harmonies
  • Tailwind Color Palette
  • Material You Colors
  • Data import from CSV, TXT, and other formats
  • Advanced analysis tools including baseline correction, peak fitting, and curve fitting
  • Figure composition tool for combining plots and images
  • Editable flowcharts with BPMN and UML shapes
  • In-app AI Smart Panel for analyzing data through conversation
  • Export to PDF, SVG, PNG, JPG, TIFF, and PPTX formats
  • Customizable color palettes and gradient colors
  • Workflow template recording and reuse
  • Bilingual interface supporting English and Chinese
What makes it different
  • No sign-ups, no paywalls, runs entirely in browser
  • Perceptually uniform color math with OKLCH and LAB
  • Accessibility-first design with inline contrast and CVD simulation
  • Export to multiple formats: CSS, Tailwind, SCSS, W3C tokens, Android, iOS
  • Wide-gamut Display P3 and CSS Color Level 4 support
  • Desktop application with local data processing for secure research data handling
  • In-app AI integration through MCP protocol for editing plots through conversation
  • Reusable workflow templates that record and automate repetitive analysis steps
  • Figure composer for precise multi-panel layouts with aligned plot areas
  • Support for Windows, macOS, and Linux beta platforms
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)1 no change since last check1 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)86
Citation Flow (Majestic)716
Referring domains (Majestic)96

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