Compare SmartPlot Free and Plus for scientific plotting, data organization, reusable style templates, saved workflows, batch efficiency, license activation, and the early supporter one-time purchase plan.
Current Plus payment is settled in USD. Bank cards and WeChat Pay are supported at checkout. The $5 early supporter price is available before July 2026, and Plus does not expire after purchase.
For everyday scientific plotting, data organization, and basic analysis.
Unlock template reuse, saved workflows, and a more efficient batch-processing experience on top of Free.
Activated in the same SmartPlot app with a valid License. One-time purchase; no subscription.
Payment is settled in USD. Bank cards and WeChat Pay are supported at checkout.
After purchase, you will receive a SmartPlot Plus License Key and activate Plus inside SmartPlot.
Compare SmartPlot Free and Plus for scientific plotting, data organization, reusable style templates, saved workflows, batch efficiency, license activation, and the early supporter one-time purchase plan.
| Feature | SmartPlot Free | SmartPlot Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Core features | ||
| Available on Windows and macOS | ✓ | ✓ |
| Data import, organization, and plotting | ✓ | ✓ |
| Common scientific figure creation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Figure styling and PNG/JPG/TIFF/SVG/PDF/PPTX export | ✓ | ✓ |
| Basic Smart Command Panel | ✓ | ✓ |
| Plus plotting enhancements | ||
| Unlimited palette favorites | Basic color use | ✓ |
| Single-line gradient color | — | ✓ |
| Grouped bar gradient colors | — | ✓ |
| 3D highlight for bar charts | — | ✓ |
| Gradient fill for box plots | — | ✓ |
| Gradient bars for histograms | — | ✓ |
| Histogram bin appearance controls | — | ✓ |
| Plus analysis and export | ||
| Local tangent analysis | — | ✓ |
| Advanced export workflows | — | Coming soon |
| Enhanced Smart Commands | Basic command panel | ✓ |
| License and purchase | ||
| License activation | No License required | Enter License in app |
| Active devices | — | Up to 3 at the same time |
| Payment model | Free | One-time purchase |
| Billing currency | Free | USD payment |
| Payment methods | Free | Cards / WeChat Pay |
| Early supporter price | — | Available before July 2026 |
The table above shows what Plus unlocks now. These workflow improvements are planned for later versions.
Save common plot styles and analysis flows.
Reduce repeated setup and repeated export steps.
Try new Plus features earlier when they are ready.
Each Plus License supports up to 3 active devices at the same time. Remove Plus from one device to activate it on another.
One-time purchase · Plus does not expire · No subscription · No hidden fees