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SmartPlot compared with Kite
Detail SmartPlotKite logo Kite
What it doesDesktop scientific plotting and data analysis software for researchers Design canvas where AI agents and humans work together
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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: unlimited editors and viewers, 1 workspace with 3 files, 200 agent actions a day. Pro: $20 per editor per month (billed monthly) or $16 per editor per month (billed yearly), includes unlimited files and workspaces, unlimited agent actions, version history. Team: $35 per editor per month (bille
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
  • Real HTML and CSS designs that agents can edit directly
  • Auto layout, components with variants, and variables with modes
  • Figma import and export capability
  • Design system integration with skills and guardrails
  • Comment-based task assignment for agents
  • MCP server with 59 tools for reading, drawing and editing
  • Real-time live collaboration with team and agents
  • Version history and restore functionality
  • Copy frames as HTML, React or Tailwind code
  • Mac app with local MCP server for offline agent work
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
  • Agents work in real HTML and CSS, not converted designs
  • No separate AI credits to pay for agent usage
  • Design system enforcement so agents follow brand guidelines automatically
  • Works with any MCP client including Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor and Codex
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)1 no change since last check5 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)61
Citation Flow (Majestic)1621
Referring domains (Majestic)64

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