A free and open source math plotter, easy to pick up
Book formatting software for self-publishers
Stage
Established
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Founded
2011
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Based in
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DE
Pricing model
Open source
Paid
Pricing
Not given
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
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
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
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
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
ZeGrapher
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