--- title: ROOT Reviews meta\_title: 'ROOT Reviews 2026: Details, Pricing, & Features | G2' meta\_description: Filter 18 reviews by the users' company size, role or industry to find out how ROOT works for a business like yours. aggregate\_rating: rating\_value: 4.3 review\_count: 18 scale: '5' date\_modified: '2026-08-07' parent\_category: name: Analytics Tools & Software url: https://www.g2.com/categories/analytics-tools-software --- # ROOT Reviews & Product Details ROOT is a modular scientific software framework that provides all the functionalities needed to deal with big data processing, statistical analysis, visualisation and storage, it is mainly written in C++ but integrated with other languages such as Python and R. * * * Seller [CERN](https://www.g2.com/sellers/cern) Discussions [ROOT Community](https://www.g2.com/products/root/discuss) Show More ## Top-Rated Alternatives [ ![IBM SPSS Statistics](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "IBM SPSS Statistics") IBM SPSS Statistics 4.2/5(928) ](https://www.g2.com/products/ibm-spss-statistics/reviews) [ ![Posit Team](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Posit Team") Posit Team 4.5/5(575) ](https://www.g2.com/products/posit-team/reviews) [ ![Qualtrics Market Research](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Qualtrics Market Research") Qualtrics Market Research 4.4/5(3,018) ](https://www.g2.com/products/qualtrics-market-research/reviews) [ View All Alternatives ](https://www.g2.com/products/root/competitors/alternatives) ## User Insights Average based on 18 real user reviews. [Log in to unlock pricing and user insights](/login) ![Rakesh S.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Rakesh S.") RS Rakesh S. Deputy CIO Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 6/27/2023 "Root - No match analytical tool for Data Analytics and beyond" 4.5/5 What do you like best about ROOT? The root can do things that no other analytical software can; It is more potent in compiling the data to produce lucid insights and get accurate scientific predictions. Usually used in the theoretical data. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about ROOT? When you are working in physics labs or wet lab Root software is a must, It doesn't have a fancy UX/UI; however, it has a great analytical mind that can solve complex problems. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is ROOT solving and how is that benefiting you? One of our clients has large data sets that need to be analyzed for accurate forecasting; Root has come for our rescue, and shown extraordinary resilience in analyzing data and producing reports that match the outcome. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite SD Sumit D. Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 7/10/2023 "Root Overview" 5/5 What do you like best about ROOT? Root is a software that provides all the functions needed to deal with big data processing; root work very differently from all as it is a unique product to use, and very helpful also, and it is very cost-effective, which is very good. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about ROOT? Root needs a lot of storage, and we have to take care of the storage they need. Not much dislike they have; sometimes, when memory gets full, it shows some glitches or gets hanged. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is ROOT solving and how is that benefiting you? Root means a product that helps in different ways, helps to do work more easily, has a robust fitting and a good package, and has the ability to write small scripts fast. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite NS Naincy S. Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 7/6/2023 "Root Honest Review" 5/5 What do you like best about ROOT? Root means a product that provides all the functionalities needed to a person working on that; a root can do that which other software can not, and the root is different from all. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about ROOT? It is problem-solving software, but they don't have that fancy UI/UX to do the work. It also needs memory management for any large data. And using root takes a lot of storage to lead the system. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is ROOT solving and how is that benefiting you? Root gives tremendous functionality to work on; if you want tech-savvy, this is the one for you. I enjoyed working on this; they have open-gl capability, they have ability to write small scripts fast. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Sheetal T.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Sheetal T.") ST Sheetal T. Senior Associate Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 6/28/2023 "New way of data processing" 4.5/5 What do you like best about ROOT? There have been many data processing and visualisation framework but ROOT is a bit different. It has different varieties of visualisation like histogram, scatter plots, etc that can help the user to showcase data in different forms. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about ROOT? Since it's a framework, it needs a lot of storage and other resources to work in a system. The UI can also be improved to a large extent. However, analysis of data is accurate and very helpful. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is ROOT solving and how is that benefiting you? It has helped in analyzing huge data and portraying in a meaningful way. Various visualisation techniques helps in showing your data from different angles and understanding it altogether. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Muskan V.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Muskan V.") MV Muskan V. HR Manager Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 8/6/2023 "Best Software for Analysis" 5/5 What do you like best about ROOT? Root is one of the best framework software for big data processing gives the best functionalities with storage and visualisation which visualize data in many different formats Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about ROOT? ROOT consumes lots of storage but whereas, its best to handle more data and visualize data in many different formats Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is ROOT solving and how is that benefiting you? Root Analysis is is very helpfull for understanding and to solve problem. Helps to fine the errors and describes problem determine primary cause and helps us to identify solutions. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Javeria R.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Javeria R.") JR Javeria R. UI/UX Designer Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 5/9/2023 "Great opensource tool for your analysis work" 4.5/5 What do you like best about ROOT? ROOT has a built-in graphical user interface (GUI) that allows users to visualize data in many different formats, including histograms, scatter plots, and 3D visualizations. It also has open-GL capabilities for 3D models of equipment. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about ROOT? While ROOT is a powerful software for scientific research, it has a steep learning curve with limited documentation. It also needs memory management specially with large datasets. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is ROOT solving and how is that benefiting you? Root has provided great analysis for the data we worked on for medical industry dealing with dementia. It helped us visualize the early detection of dementia and propose the next steps based on analysis Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Aman R.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Aman R.") AR Aman R. Senior Software Engineer Information Technology and Services Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 10/13/2021 "Get the root of your business with Root." 4.5/5 What do you like best about ROOT? One of the favourite part of using Root is that it is Open Source and cost effective which means, hassle free uses. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about ROOT? Using Root required a lot of storage and other resources which leads to your system down. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering ROOT: Using Root can increase impression. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is ROOT solving and how is that benefiting you? I solve problems related to algebra and mathematics and physics. The fast & accurate calculation saves a lot of time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More 6/15/2023 Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Verified User in Information Technology and Services](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Information Technology and Services") UI Verified User in Information Technology and Services Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 6/29/2023 "Powerful framework for data analytics." 4.5/5 What do you like best about ROOT? I liked the way it handled too much data which my powerful cloud servers can't handle. I liked its statistical analysis and visualization of huge data . Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about ROOT? It has limited industry customization as it is developed keeping in mind the high energy physics community. I also feel its documentation does not cover everything. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is ROOT solving and how is that benefiting you? I used ROOT in the analysis of enormous client data regarding car washes. It gave me some incredible insights from the data. Its optimizing algorithms had a very use in my scenario. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite AR Aman R. E Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 10/7/2021 "Root Makes Analysis Easy" 4.5/5 What do you like best about ROOT? Open Source, I like the most that it is an open source for all. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about ROOT? Low Spec. PC may crash while performing analysis. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is ROOT solving and how is that benefiting you? I do solve problems related to physics Modeling. I Benefited with available tools. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More 10/13/2021 Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Dmitriy B.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Dmitriy B.") DB Dmitriy B. Vice President Higher Education Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 2/22/2019 "A large package for every need - hard to learn easy to user" 5/5 What do you like best about ROOT? There are two main points about ROOT - its open source and its a product of generations of scientists. Descending from Paw (still in FORTRAN), ROOT was the C++ version for the comprehensive data analysis first for the high energy physicists and then for the general programming community to use. Most attractive features include cross-platform, ability to call from Python or R, JS-viewer and the GUI libraries that can be easily incorporated into any c++ design (so that program is easily portable from Win to POSIX and back and its the same libraries being called). Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about ROOT? first its the very steep learning curse. It is hard to say if I would be using it if it were not for being pushed to learn it as a grad student. But after you grasp the internal logic of it, all starts to seem cohesive and allows for a fast prototyping either using Python or from a build-in c++ interpreter. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering ROOT: Try it first, and best is on Windows - with version 5, not 6 (still very raw). Best if used from python (e.g. import ROOT) as this takes away lots of c++ overhead and helps to start fasted. Once on linux, always compile from source, NEVER do 'make install' as it scatters the files int he system and will not allow for easy upgrade. 'source thisroot.sh' is there to set all variables needed in the terminal. read examples, try simple things, then read the manual - its width discourages new users often. ROOT libraries are fast - when imported from python, they speed up the execution of the task significantly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is ROOT solving and how is that benefiting you? Main use is the data analysis. visualization of data, proper fits producing the ch^2/likelihoods and correct uncertainties on fit parameters that are PROPERLY dependent on both y and x error bars (note that a lot of software I saw treats x-bars incorrectly or just ignores them). Different minimization engines allow for flexibility and cross-check in difficult fits that are done in batch mode. Another feature is the TSpectrum, allows to find peaks in the data, useful in finance and final report analysis. All libraries are fast and are fit for on-the-fly analysis in the world of finance. Fast and compact storage file format is good for backups. Datafiles can be opened from server via different protocols with no need for a local copy. Making tools with GUI for clients use is very beneficial as they all have same-looking interface and are portable to windows-linux-macos platforms without changes to code that deals with ROOT. of course there are some differences in general but at least this saves major headache of rewriting GUI for different graphical libraries that typically is the case. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More 10/19/2020 Current UserValidated ReviewerSource: Seller invite ## Questions about ROOT? Ask real users or explore answers from the community Get practical answers, real workflows, and honest pros and cons from the G2 community or share your insights. 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