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# Key benefits

- **Easy to use**: Simply install the UI on your host computer and connect
  your Joulescope. View live statistics and waveforms immediately. Easily
  access the data you need to make informed decisions.

- **View and analyze**: Explore, measure, and analyze captured data with a
  variety of included tools.

- **Record waveforms**: Record for as long as you like. The custom,
  open-source JLS file format makes exploring huge files quick and effortless.

- **Cross-platform**: The UI works with Microsoft® Windows®, Apple® macOS®,
  and Linux®.  See the {ref}`supported platforms <supported-platforms>`.

- **Open-source:** The UI is open-source on GitHub without annual maintenance
  fees. Buy your Joulescope today and use it on your terms.

- **Compatible:** Works with the Joulescope JS220 and original Joulescope
  JS110.