A free and open source math plotter, easy to pick up
A native macOS drawing app for quick sketches, screenshot markup, and AI-generated diagrams
Stage
Established
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Founded
2011
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Based in
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Pricing model
Open source
Freemium
Pricing
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Free: $0 forever, includes all drawing tools, unlimited sketches in one folder, copy to clipboard as PNG, and auto-save with local-first storage. Pro: coming soon.
Key features
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
Instant copy-to-clipboard as PNG
No accounts or setup required
Local-first storage with auto-save
Screenshot annotation with arrows, boxes, text, and freehand tools
AI diagram generation via Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code
Refine diagrams through chat
Paste screenshot from clipboard
Unlimited sketches in one folder
Native macOS performance
All drawing tools included in free version
What makes it different
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
Zero-friction design: open, draw, and share in seconds with no setup or accounts
Local-first architecture: all sketches stay on your Mac, nothing leaves unless you ask
AI integration runs through your own subscription with no proxying of prompts
ZeGrapher
Chalk