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# IDL

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> The ideal software for data analysis and visualization. Supports virtually every data format, type and size.
> 
> Verdict: Rated **3.0/5** by 1 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**.

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## Quick Stats & Ratings

| Metric | Rating | Detail |
| **Overall** | **3.0/5** | 1 Reviews |
| Ease of Use | 3.0/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Customer Support |  | Based on overall reviews |
| Value for Money |  | Based on overall reviews |
| Features | 3.0/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Recommendation percentage | 50% | (5/10 Likelihood to recommend) |

## About the vendor

- **Company**: NV5 Geospatial Solutions

## Commercial Context

- **Pricing model**: Per Feature
- **Supported Languages**: English
- **Available Countries**: United States

## Features

- Data Visualization

## Category

- [Data Visualisation Tools](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/30696/data-visualization/software)

## Alternatives

1. [Encompass](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/135344/encompass) — 4.5/5 (4 reviews)
2. [D3.Js](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/176611/d3-js) — 4.3/5 (8 reviews)
3. [Data Analytics Console](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/175542/data-analytics-console) — 3.7/5 (3 reviews)
4. [MeeCap](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/1026117/meecap) — 5.0/5 (1 reviews)
5. [Hive AI](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/172621/hive) — 5.0/5 (1 reviews)

## Reviews

### "IDL is useful for astronomical research" — 3.0/5

> **Jennifer** | *18 January 2020* | Higher Education | Recommendation rating: 5.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: IDL is still widely used in astronomical research for various types of image processing and analysis. It is reliable since the syntax of the code rarely changes and programs that were written several years ago still compile properly.
> 
> **Cons**: It can be difficult to find support or make innovative figures as it is closed-source and requires a license to use.
> 
> IDL is a stable and useful tool for astronomical image analysis.

## Links

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