Origin

Origin is a data analysis program that businesses can use to make intelligent strategic decisions.

Graphs are a big part of the Origin program. The idea is that you need visual indicators to clearly see what your business or personal venture is up to at any given point in time. By graphing the data of your business, Origin allows you to make better decisions in the future. This is the principle behind the program. Does it work?

The software is free to try, a good sign that the developers have faith in their product and believe you will find it useful. There is a keen slant toward presenting data as well. They want you to be able to use charts and graphs to convince people in your organization that your decisions are the right ones. It's a great way to make your case in a presentation and these are easy to do if you are willing to learn a bit. You can export graphs to PowerPoint as well, a huge integration that helps to boost its worth a lot.

This is not for amateurs and you will get robust features, but you will also have to learn how to best use them to your advantage. It's a professional data analysis program made for professionals.

Pros

• Robust features for financial and strategic planning
• Charts and graphs can be organized into presentations
• Can be used in conjunction with PowerPoint

Cons

• This is a professional program so there's some learning involved with it
• Could be integrated with more presentation programs other than PowerPoint

If you're looking for a great data analysis program that is free, this one fits the bill and integrates with PowerPoint for presentations.