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SmartPlot compared with The Frontier Brief
Detail SmartPlotThe Frontier Brief logo The Frontier Brief
What it doesDesktop scientific plotting and data analysis software for researchers AI agent Skills for creating websites, videos, images and presentations
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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 Skills available for download. Premium plans: Monthly $9.99 first month then $19.90/month (Black Friday 50% off), Yearly $79 first year then $158/year (Black Friday 50% off), Lifetime $169 one-time payment (Black Friday 32% off). Individual Premium Skill $4.99 one-time. Black Friday prices end
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
  • Install Skills with a single prompt into any compatible AI agent
  • Create professional websites with predefined layouts and routes
  • Generate pitch decks and company presentations automatically
  • Create launch videos and animated clips
  • Generate AI-powered images and visual assets
  • Works with Claude Code, Codex, Cursor and compatible agents
  • Up to 50 Skill downloads per day with Premium plan
  • Commercial use rights for generated content
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
  • No coding required; use plain language instructions to direct your agent
  • Consistent design and quality across all outputs from a single Skill
  • Free Skills available immediately with no trial period or hidden fees
  • Skill updates automatically included with Premium subscription at no extra cost
  • Runs entirely on your machine; no data sent to external servers for processing
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)1 no change since last check16 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)63
Citation Flow (Majestic)1625
Referring domains (Majestic)625

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