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Best Oscilloscope Software in 2026

Oscilloscope software helps you work with signal waveforms, measurements, protocol decoding, and instrument control. This list is for people choosing a tool on a budget.

  1. 1

    Avidemux

    Free plan Open source LinuxMacWeb+1
    9.3 Free plan Visit site
  2. 2

    LabVIEW

    Free plan LinuxMacWeb+1

    Choose LabVIEW for engineering work that combines automated testing, instrument connectivity, and graphical programming.

    7.4 Free plan · 7-day trial Visit site
  3. 3

    Keysight Eggplant Test

    Free trial AndroidAPIExtension+6

    Eggplant Test covers screen-based, model-based, visual, and API testing across a wide range of targets. Teams can request pricing or try it free, but there is no free plan.

    6.4 Pricing on request Visit site
  4. 4

    Hantek DSO Software

    Free plan Windows
    6.1 Free plan Visit site
  5. 5

    SIGLENT SDS Oscilloscope Software (SigScopeLab)

    Free plan Windows
    5.7 Free plan Visit site
  6. 6

    SigScopeLab

    Free plan Windows
    5.7 Free plan · pricing on request Visit site
  7. 7

    Spectrum SBench 6

    Free plan LinuxWindows
    5.6 Free plan Visit site
  8. 8

    Visual Analyser

    Free plan Windows
    5.5 Free plan Visit site

#1Places #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 on this list can be bought by the makers of the software on it. See the price

Review each tool’s plan and trial details alongside its hardware compatibility and available platforms, including Windows, Linux, web, macOS, Android, and self-hosted options. For projects that involve reading or modifying code, review the open-source licence.

Questions

Is oscilloscope software free?

The list includes tools with free plans, plus paid and freemium pricing. Check the pricing note for the software you are considering.

Can I try oscilloscope software before paying?

Some listed software includes a free-trial option. LabVIEW is shown with a 7-day trial; check terms before starting.

Which platforms are supported?

Entries cover Windows, Linux, web, macOS, Android, and self-hosted environments. Use each tool’s platform field to verify fit.

What hardware should I check?

Compare the software's supported hardware with your oscilloscope or instrument before choosing.

Can these tools export waveforms?

Waveform export is included among the comparison fields. Check the individual software entry for its support.

Do any options provide source code?

Some listed tools provide open-source code. Review the licence when you need to inspect or modify it.

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