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ZeGrapher vs Shotomatic

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ZeGrapher compared with Shotomatic
DetailZeGrapher logo ZeGrapherShotomatic logo Shotomatic
What it doesA free and open source math plotter, easy to pick up Turn clicks into step-by-step guides
StageEstablished Not given
Founded2011 Not given
Based inNot given Not given
Pricing modelOpen source Freemium
PricingNot given Free: up to 5 captured steps per session, unlimited saved guides and documents, basic editing and export tools. Pro Lifetime (1 Mac): $39 one-time. Pro Lifetime (3 Macs): $109 one-time. Pro Subscription (3 Macs): $12/month or $72/year.
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
  • Action Capture: save target state before each accepted click and create editable step-by-step guides
  • Timed screenshot capture with configurable intervals
  • Keypress automation to simulate keystrokes between shots
  • Website batch capture for multiple URLs at once
  • Export formats: PDF, PNG, JPG, WebP, ZIP, and MP4
  • Editing tools: text, shapes, lines, arrows, framing, and Action Focus
  • Multi-page document capture for books, comics, and webcomics
  • Capture entire screen, specific window, or custom area
  • Timelapse video creation from screenshot sessions
  • Offline operation: all captures stay on Mac unless shared
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
  • Click-driven guide creation: Action Capture turns completed tasks into ordered, editable step-by-step guides automatically
  • Hands-free automation: timed capture workflows let users complete tasks without manual screenshot intervention
  • Local privacy: all captures remain on the user's Mac and work entirely offline
  • One-pass workflow: capture, review, and export in one unified application
  • Flexible export: multiple formats including PDF, PNG, JPG, WebP, ZIP, and MP4 video
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)40 +1 (up) since last check23 −1 (down) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)117
Citation Flow (Majestic)1134
Referring domains (Majestic)53129

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