QuPath
Image analysisOpen-source software for bioimage and digital pathology analysis
- Stars
- ★ 1.5k
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Updated
Alternative to Imaris
Free alternatives to Imaris
Last updated · 2 options
Quick answer: QuPath has the most stars on its repository of the 2 options here (★ 1.5k), followed by Fiji (ImageJ) (★ 1k). Stars show popularity, not fit, so check formats, platforms and licence for your own work.
Commercial 3D/4D microscopy image analysis software. Here are 2 free options, most-starred first.
Fiji (ImageJ)
Image analysisImageJ distribution with batteries included for scientific imaging
- Stars
- ★ 1k
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Updated
Alternative to Imaris
FAQ
Is there a free alternative to Imaris?
Yes. ResearchAlts lists 2 options: QuPath and Fiji (ImageJ).
Which Imaris alternatives are open source?
QuPath (GPL-3.0) and Fiji (ImageJ) (GPL-3.0).
Which Imaris alternatives run on a Mac?
QuPath and Fiji (ImageJ) (all of them).
Related categories: Image analysis
Free tools are not always drop-in replacements. Check that a tool supports the file formats, tests and methods your supervisor, journal or ethics board expects before switching mid-project.