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An application to count bacterial colonies and other circular objects - OpenCFU

OpenCFU (free) Download Full | **UPDATE

Published Date: 2024-04-14

OpenCFU Free Download

If you're seeking a comprehensive tool for flow cytometry data analysis, look no further than OpenCFU. This free and open-source software offers a user-friendly interface and robust capabilities. With OpenCFU, you can effortlessly analyze large cytometry datasets, visualize cell populations, and perform statistical calculations.

OpenCFU is particularly valuable for researchers working with colony-forming unit (CFU) assays. It streamlines the process of counting and classifying CFUs, providing accurate and reliable results. Additionally, OpenCFU offers advanced features such as cell cycle analysis, apoptosis quantification, and image segmentation, making it a versatile solution for various cytometry applications. Download OpenCFU today and unlock the power of advanced flow cytometry analysis at no cost.


OpenCFU: OpenCFU is a completely open source lightweight application designed to enumerate clustered circular objects such as bacterial colonies. It can handle digital pictures as well as live stream from a video device/webcam. OpenCFU is cross-platform, fast, reliable and allows the user to implement intuitive filters. Additional information is provided on the website: http://opencfu.sourceforge.net/ OpenCFU is published on PLoS ONE: http://www.plosone.org/article/info%3Adoi%2F10.1371%2Fjournal.pone.0054072