SciDAVis is a free desktop application for scientific data analysis and visualization, available for Linux, macOS, and Windows. It creates two- and three-dimensional plots from data sets or analytical functions, including X-Y charts, box plots, histograms, and other statistical displays. Its analysis tools include Fourier transforms, filtering, curve fitting, interpolation, correlation, convolution, and deconvolution, and regression models are supported. The application imports ASCII files, SciDAVis .sciprj projects, QtiPlot .qti files, and Origin .opj, .ogm, .ogw, and .ogg files. It stores project data, tables, matrices, and plots in .sciprj files, and can export plots to image formats such as JPEG and PNG. Scripting support includes Python bindings, provided the installation was compiled with Python support; enabling that support also requires Python, SIP, and PyQt. SciDAVis is distributed under GPLv2. The project began in 2007, and its project page directs users to trackers, mailing lists, and discussion forums for help.
Who it is for
SciDAVis suits desktop end users and science or research users who need data analysis and visualization tools. It may fit users working with supported project formats or seeking two- and three-dimensional plotting, regression, and analysis operations.
What is good
- Free application distributed under GPLv2.
- Runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows.
- Creates two- and three-dimensional plots.
- Includes curve fitting, filtering, and Fourier transforms.
- Imports ASCII, QtiPlot, and Origin files.
What to know first
- Python scripting depends on how the installation was compiled.
- Python scripting requires Python, SIP, and PyQt.
Verdict
Choose SciDAVis for free desktop scientific plotting and analysis across Linux, macOS, and Windows. Look elsewhere if Python scripting is essential and your installation lacks Python support or its required dependencies.
Get started with SciDAVis
- Visit https://sourceforge.net/projects/scidavis/.
- Choose the download route for Linux, macOS, or Windows.
- Install SciDAVis for desktop use.
- Import supported data or project files to begin working.
Questions about SciDAVis
What does SciDAVis cost?
SciDAVis is free, with a listed plan price of $0.
Which operating systems does it support?
The project lists Linux, Mac, and Windows.
Can it make 3D plots?
Yes. It documents two- and three-dimensional plots from data sets and analytical functions.
What files can SciDAVis import?
It can import ASCII, SciDAVis .sciprj, QtiPlot .qti, and Origin .opj, .ogm, .ogw, and .ogg files.
Does it support Python scripting?
Python bindings are available, but support depends on whether the installation was compiled with Python. Enabling it also requires Python, SIP, and PyQt.
What license does it use?
The project page lists the GNU General Public License version 2.0 (GPLv2).
SciDAVis plans and pricing
All plansCompared on statistical analysis software
- Free plan
- Yes
- Deployment
- desktop
- Regression models
- Yes
- Scripting support
- Yes
- Data import formats
- ASCII; SciDAVis .sciprj; QtiPlot .qti; Origin .opj, .ogm, .ogw, .ogg
