Graph
Graph: A focused desktop graphing tool for equations, functions, point data, and exports. Ranked #85 of 98 in Data Visualization Software by our editors (3.0/10); pricing: Free plan; best for simple equation and function plotting.
At a glance
- Editor score3.0 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forSimple equation and function plotting
- Free planYes
- Paid fromFree
- Embedded dashboardsYes
- Facts checked21 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Plots standard, parametric, and polar functions with shading
- Calculates derivatives, areas, curve lengths, and coordinate tables
- Exports graphs to BMP, PNG, JPEG, EMF, SVG, and PDF
Where it doesn't
- Focused on mathematical plotting rather than dashboards or business visualization
- macOS support uses a beta Wine package for the Windows application
- Imports point-series data from delimited files rather than broad data sources
Our verdict on Graph
Graph is an open-source desktop application for drawing mathematical graphs in a coordinate system. It is designed for students, educators, analysts, and other users who need equation and function plotting rather than dashboards or business visualization. The tool covers standard, parametric, and polar functions, equations and inequalities with shading, point series, trendlines, tangents, first derivatives, custom functions, and changing constants for animation. It runs on Windows and also has a macOS package.
Its strongest case is the depth of its mathematical plotting features. Users can evaluate functions, generate coordinate tables, calculate areas and curve lengths, and import point-series data from tab-, comma-, or semicolon-separated files. Trendlines, tangents, derivatives, shading, and animation extend the tool beyond a basic curve drawer. Graph also supports embedding through OLE and lists Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word among its integrations, which suits workflows built around desktop documents and spreadsheets.
The product remains deliberately narrow. It is a desktop plotting application, not a general dashboard or business visualization platform, so teams seeking broader reporting or visualization workflows should consider a different category of tool. Its export coverage is broad, including image and document formats such as SVG and PDF, while the published platform coverage is centered on Windows. On macOS, the bundled package runs the Windows application through Wine and is identified as beta. Graph is therefore a strong fit for focused mathematical visualization, but less suitable for organizations needing a wider analytics ecosystem or polished cross-platform deployment.
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Graph pricing
Graph fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Free |
| Dashboard type | Not verified |
| Scheduled refresh | Not verified |
| Embedded dashboards | Yes |
| Data sources | Delimited point-series files (tab, comma or semicolon separated), Microsoft Excel |
| Viewer limit | Not verified |
| Platform | Desktop |
| Deployment | Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS |
| Support | Community, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 3 integrations: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, OLE |
| Pricing | Free plan |
| Website | padowan.dk |
| Facts checked | 21 Sep 2026 |
Graph integrations
Graph lists 3 integrations on its own site.
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- OLE
Alternatives to Graph
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- LookerA governed analytics platform for teams that need consistent metrics and embedded insights.9.1
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