Table 2.
The feature comparison of saRIA with other softwares for root segmentation and trait extraction.
| Feature | saRIA | SmartRoot | EZ-RHIZO | WinRHIZO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| License | Free, Closed source | Free, Open source | Free, Closed source | Commercial |
| Platform | Linux, Windows | Cross-Platform, it is an ImageJ Plugin | Windows only | Windows only |
| Language | MATLAB | Java | C++ | x |
| Root Tracing | Semi-automated | Manual | Manual and Automated | Automated |
| Medium | Soil, Agar, Washed | Soil, Agar, Washed | Agar | Washed roots, Agar |
| Database Support | No, but has CSV export support | SQL | SQL | No, data files are saved in ASCII text format |