GnuPlot vs SmartDraw

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

SmartDraw

Description: SmartDraw is a powerful and easy-to-use diagramming software that helps create over 70 types of diagrams like flowcharts, org charts, floor plans, and more. It has built-in templates and formatting tools that allow users to create professional-looking diagrams quickly.

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

SmartDraw Features

• Drag-and-drop interface for easily creating diagrams
• Large library of templates and symbols for flowcharts, org charts, floor plans, etc
• Collaboration tools allow teams to work together on diagrams in real-time
• Automatic formatting and layout tools keep diagrams organized
• Works on desktop, web, and mobile devices

GnuPlot

• Open Source

SmartDraw

• Not listed