Normal Map Generator vs SmartPlot

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Normal Map Generator compared with SmartPlot
Detail	Normal Map Generator	SmartPlot
What it does	Create professional texture maps from images in your browser	Desktop scientific plotting and data analysis software for researchers
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Pricing model	Freemium	Freemium
Pricing	Free plan: up to 5 MB per image, one image at a time, 8-bit PNG downloads. NormalMap Pro: $19 USD one-time payment; up to 50 MB per image, batch processing up to 1000 images, 16-bit grayscale PNG for height maps.	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	Normal map generation from images Displacement, ambient occlusion, and specular map creation 2D and 3D preview Adjustable parameters: Strength, Level, Blur/Sharp Invert X, Y, and Height controls Sobel vs Scharr algorithm selection Source-size PNG export Batch processing up to 1000 images (Pro) 16-bit height map output (Pro) Local image processing with no server uploads	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	All processing happens in your browser, source images stay private Create four complementary texture maps from a single image Real-time 3D preview with adjustable lighting and rotation No account required for free generation One-time Pro payment with no recurring fees	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 votes	0	0
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)	2 +1 (up) since last check	1 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)	6	6
Citation Flow (Majestic)	20	16
Referring domains (Majestic)	16	6

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