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visualOS vs ZeGrapher

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visualOS compared with ZeGrapher
DetailvisualOS logo visualOSZeGrapher logo ZeGrapher
What it doesA local-first infinite canvas for visual thinkers A free and open source math plotter, easy to pick up
StageStartup Established
Founded2026 2011
Based inDE Not given
Pricing modelFreemium Open source
PricingBrowser: Free. Native app for iPhone, iPad and Mac: €14.99/$12.99 at launch (regular €19.99/$19.99), one-time purchase across all three devices, no subscription. Not given
Key features
  • Fully offline with no server required
  • Real folders on disk and Markdown files
  • Automatic version history with restore
  • Sync via user's own cloud folder (iCloud, Dropbox)
  • Nested folders to any depth
  • Freehand drawing with pen and color
  • Magnetic arrows for connecting elements
  • Full-text search across all folders
  • Interactive to-do lists on canvas
  • Natural function notation like f(x) = 2 + cos(x)
  • Sequences from recurrence relations
  • Parametric equations with custom intervals
  • CSV data import and spreadsheet editing
  • Animated constants and variable families
  • Vector and image exports (SVG, PDF, PNG, JPEG, BMP, PPM)
  • Grid customization with π multiples for ticks
  • Interactive navigation with drag and zoom
  • Multi-language support in 9 languages
  • Built-in manual and automatic work saving
What makes it different
  • No account or server: your data never leaves your device
  • Real files you own: folders are real folders, documents are Markdown files
  • Works fully offline with no internet dependency
  • Automatic sync through your own cloud (iCloud or Dropbox)
  • Native apps for iPhone, iPad and Mac showing full canvas
  • Draws mathematical objects exactly as written on paper with natural notation
  • Handle CSV files of several million cells
  • Objects can build on each other in expressions
  • Exports with exact size in real centimeters
  • Fully free and open source under GNU AGPL license
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)7 +2 (up) since last check40 +1 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)311
Citation Flow (Majestic)2111
Referring domains (Majestic)1853

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