AwesomeDataviz

gnuplot

Command-line driven program for 2D and 3D plots, with many output formats.

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Overview

gnuplot is a data visualization app.

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gnuplot FAQ

Is gnuplot open source?

We could not find a public source repository for gnuplot. See its website for licensing details.

What are the best alternatives to gnuplot?

The most popular alternatives listed in Data visualization apps & tools are ChartDB, FlameGraph, and Data Formulator. See the full ranking.

Data: README. Updated Oct 4, 2026.