hyperspy

The premium Open Source alternative to Gatan DigitalMicrograph

🎯 Best for:Scientists analyzing complex hyperspectral datasets from electron microscopes.

What is hyperspy?

Replaces proprietary software like Gatan DigitalMicrograph for processing multi-dimensional spectroscopic and imaging datasets. It facilitates interactive data exploration, curve fitting, and machine learning decomposition for EELS, EDX, and XRD data.

Tech Stack
PythonChemistry & Materials

Why hyperspy?

  • Powerful multidimensional signal processing
  • Interactive visualization tools
  • Modular architecture for extensions

Limitations

  • Complex installation on some OS versions
  • GUI is less polished than commercial alternatives
  • High RAM usage for large 4D datasets
3/4/2026
Last Update
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Forks
288
Issues
GPL-3.0
License
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on Gatan DigitalMicrograph)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
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