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SmartPlot compared with Aircad
Detail SmartPlotAircad logo Aircad
What it doesDesktop scientific plotting and data analysis software for researchers Precision 2D drafting and 3D modeling with multiplayer editing and AI
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Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
PricingFree 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. Free: $0 forever, includes 3 personal files, 3 DWG/DXF conversions monthly, 30 days version history, and 200 AI credits. Pro: $19/month or $190/year (Founder's Club pricing for new accounts until January 31, 2027; standard $29/month or $290/year), includes unlimited files, full version history, and
Key features
  • 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
  • 2D drafting with familiar tools (trim, extend, fillet, offset, hatches, blocks, layers)
  • 3D solid modeling (booleans, fillets, lofts, sweeps, push/pull)
  • Real-time multiplayer editing with live cursors
  • Complete version history with change tracking and restore
  • DWG and DXF import/export with layouts, blocks, dimensions
  • AI agent that drafts, models, renders based on plain language
  • Collaborative commenting and review pinned to drawings
  • GD&T and geometric dimensioning annotations
  • Layouts with viewports, print preview, PDF export
  • JavaScript scripting API for custom commands
What makes it different
  • 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
  • Native browser-based CAD with no installation required, always on latest version
  • Unified 2D and 3D workspace with familiar AutoCAD commands and shortcuts
  • AI agent that understands design intent and applies changes as drafts for approval
  • Handles large models with 250,000+ entities while maintaining performance
  • Free viewers and reviewers with paid team model scaling by editors only
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)1 no change since last check14 +4 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)60
Citation Flow (Majestic)1614
Referring domains (Majestic)610

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