SigmaPlot is a proprietary software package for scientific graphing and data analysis. It runs on Microsoft Windows.[1]

SigmaPlot
Developer(s)Grafiti LLC
Stable release
15.0 / 2022
Operating systemWindows
TypeStatistics software
Graphing software
LicenseProprietary
WebsiteSigmaPlot NG

The software can read multiple formats, such as Microsoft Excel spreadsheets, and can also perform mathematical transforms and statistical analyses. A single, perpetual product license costs between $700 and $1300 depending on academic, corporate, or government affiliation.[2] This perpetual license cost may be inaccurate as Grafiti LLC requires a discussion of quote to receive a license now.

A free 30-day trial used to be available,[2] however, since development was taken over by Grafiti LLC, this trial is no longer offered.

History

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SigmaPlot was developed by Jandel Corporation for Windows 3.1x and maintained by them until version 4.0. In 1996, Jandel Corporation merged into SPSS Inc.[3] SigmaPlot was maintained by SPSS through version 8. As of version 9, it was owned and maintained by SYSTAT Software, before SYSTAT was acquired by Inpixon on 6 July 2020.[4][5]

The current versions are 15.x and SigmaPlot NG Foundation for Windows 2000 to Windows 10.[6] It is now developed by Grafiti LLC.[7]

Alternatives and clones

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The main competitors of SigmaPlot are currently Origin and GraphPad Prism. Open-source projects inspired by Origin include QtiPlot (prior to v0.9.9, now proprietary) and SciDAVis.

References

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  1. ^ "SigmaPlot". Oregon State University. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
  2. ^ a b "SigmaPlot - Web Store". www.sigmaplot.co.uk. Retrieved 2016-09-30.
  3. ^ "SEC Info - SPSS Inc - S-4/A - On 11/7/96 - EX-99.1".
  4. ^ Desk, Inpixon News. "Inpixon Completes Acquisition of Global Distribution & Development License for SYSTAT and SigmaPlot Software Suite". www.inpixon.com. Retrieved 2024-08-13. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  5. ^ Inpixon. "Inpixon Completes Acquisition of Global Distribution & Development License for SYSTAT and SigmaPlot Software Suite". www.prnewswire.com. Retrieved 2024-08-13.
  6. ^ "What's New in SigmaPlot 14 – Systat Software, Inc". systatsoftware.com. Archived from the original on 2018-02-19.
  7. ^ "SigmaPlot Details".
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