Igor Pro
Statistical analysis software
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- Ease of use
- Ease of management
- Quality of support
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$75.00 per year
Free TrialFree version
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- Energy and utilities
- Agriculture, fishing, and forestry
- Education and training
What is Igor Pro
Igor Pro is a scientific data analysis and visualization application used to import, process, fit, and present experimental and engineering data. It is commonly used by researchers and lab teams for signal processing, curve fitting, image and time-series analysis, and producing publication-quality graphs. The product combines an interactive GUI with an integrated programming language (Igor Pro procedure language) for automation and custom analysis workflows. It is typically deployed as a desktop application rather than a centralized, server-based analytics platform.
Strong scientific graphing tools
Igor Pro provides extensive 2D/3D graphing and figure layout capabilities geared toward scientific publication workflows. Users can interactively explore data and then refine plots with detailed formatting controls. This is useful for lab environments where repeatable, high-quality figures are a core deliverable. The focus on scientific visualization differentiates it from survey-centric and enterprise reporting-oriented tools in the same space.
Integrated scripting and automation
The built-in programming language supports custom functions, batch processing, and reproducible analysis procedures. Teams can standardize analysis steps across experiments by packaging procedures and reusing them across datasets. This helps when workflows require domain-specific calculations beyond out-of-the-box statistical routines. It also enables building custom user interfaces for internal tools within the application.
Broad data analysis toolkit
Igor Pro includes capabilities for curve fitting, transforms, filtering, and general numerical analysis commonly needed in experimental data work. It supports working with multiple data types (e.g., waves/arrays, images, time series) within a single environment. This makes it practical for multidisciplinary lab data where analysis and visualization are tightly coupled. The desktop model can be advantageous for offline work with instrument-generated files.
Desktop-centric collaboration limits
Igor Pro is primarily a desktop application, which can make multi-user governance, centralized access control, and shared project management harder than in server-based analytics platforms. Collaboration often relies on file sharing and internal conventions rather than built-in web workspaces. This can increase friction for distributed teams or regulated environments that require centralized auditability. Organizations may need additional tooling for version control and workflow management.
Learning curve for advanced use
While basic plotting is accessible, many advanced workflows depend on scripting and understanding Igor’s data model. New users may require training to build robust, reusable procedures and to avoid ad hoc analyses. This can slow adoption compared with tools that emphasize guided statistical workflows and point-and-click analysis. The skill requirement is closer to a technical computing environment than a purely menu-driven statistics package.
Not enterprise survey analytics
Igor Pro is oriented toward scientific and engineering datasets rather than end-to-end market research and survey program management. It does not natively provide survey collection, panel management, or integrated research operations features found in research-platform products. Users needing standardized survey analytics pipelines may need separate systems for data collection and respondent management. Integration work may be required to align with enterprise research workflows.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard (Single-user perpetual) | Not listed on WaveMetrics order page (request quote / contact sales) | Perpetual Igor Pro 10 license; order form present but no public single-user price shown. |
| Standard (Annual) | Not listed on WaveMetrics order page (request quote / contact sales) | 1-year non-auto-renewing license; price not publicly listed on order page. |
| Student (1-year) | $75.00 (one-year license) | Student license; one-year expiring license; status verification required. |
| Special Coursework (one-year, whole-course) | $175.00 (one-year for the whole course) | Coursework license intended for assigned coursework only (not for research); single $175 covers whole course. |
| Multi-User (Standard, per-seat) | 3–10 seats: $1,070 per seat; 11–20: $980 per seat; 21–30: $945 per seat; 31–40: $900 per seat; 41–60: $822 per seat; 61–80: $733 per seat; 81–100: $680 per seat | Minimum 3 seats; price per seat depends on seat band; contact sales for other quantities. |
| Multi-User (Academic, per-seat) | 3–10 seats: $642 per seat; 11–20: $588 per seat; 21–30: $567 per seat; 31–40: $540 per seat; 41–60: $493 per seat; 61–80: $439 per seat; 81–100: $408 per seat | Minimum 3 seats; academic pricing available to students/faculty in degree-granting programs; contact sales for other quantities. |
| Add-ons / Toolkits | Prices not listed on order form (request quote) | XOP Toolkit, NIDAQ Tools MX and other add-ons listed on order form but specific prices not publicly shown on order pages. |
Notes:
- WaveMetrics provides a fully-functional 30-day demo which "lapses into limited functionality mode" after 30 days (i.e., a permanent limited-functionality mode is available). See WaveMetrics Igor Pro product/order pages for details.
Seller details
WaveMetrics, Inc.
Lake Oswego, Oregon, USA
1988
Private
https://www.wavemetrics.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/wavemetrics/
