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SmartPlot compared with Kernsetzer
Detail SmartPlotKernsetzer logo Kernsetzer
What it doesDesktop scientific plotting and data analysis software for researchers Book formatting software for self-publishers
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Pricing modelFreemium Paid
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. One-time purchase price to be announced before launch. Without a license, the software works with basic features indefinitely but exports carry a watermark.
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
  • Supports Windows, macOS and Linux
  • Accepts Word and Markdown manuscripts
  • Generates print-ready PDF for KDP and IngramSpark
  • Creates EPUB 3 for ebook stores
  • Automatic layout of running heads and chapter openers
  • Professional typography with correct quotation marks and dashes
  • German language typography support
  • Works offline without requiring an account
  • Custom theme saving in licensed version
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
  • Runs natively on Windows, macOS and Linux while the best-known alternative only runs on Mac
  • Professional typography handling for both English and German
  • Offline desktop app with no account or cloud dependency required
  • One-time purchase model instead of subscription
  • Includes free tools for KDP formatting and quote/dash fixing
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)1 no change since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)60
Citation Flow (Majestic)160
Referring domains (Majestic)60

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