GnuPlot vs Kutools for Excel

GnuPlot

Description: GnuPlot is a free, open-source graphing utility that can produce publication-quality 2D and 3D plots. It supports various plot types like line, scatter, histogram, boxplot, and contour plots. GnuPlot can also fit and manipulate data.

Type: software

Pricing: Open Source

Kutools for Excel

Description: Kutools for Excel is an Excel add-in with over 300 advanced tools to streamline Excel operations. It helps increase productivity by automating repetitive tasks.

Type: software

GnuPlot Features

• 2D and 3D plotting
• Supports various plot types like line, scatter, histogram, boxplot, contour
• Data fitting and manipulation
• Publication quality output
• Scriptable using its own domain specific language

Kutools for Excel Features

• Batch operation tools to process multiple Excel files and sheets at once
• Advanced worksheet/workbook tools like split, merge, combine, copy sheets quickly
• Powerful data tools like advanced sort, find and replace, text tools and more
• Charts and range tools like random generator, auto text fill, auto sum and more
• Advanced formatting tools including conditional formatting and format painter

GnuPlot

• Open Source

Kutools for Excel

• Not listed