Rietveld refinement is a powerful method for analyzing X-ray and neutron diffraction data. This page provides a comparison of the most widely used Rietveld analysis software — GSAS-II, FullProf Suite, MAUD, and TOPAS. Here you can compare features, download links, and proper citation references for your research and publications.
This section provides links to widely used Rietveld refinement software for analyzing X-ray and neutron powder diffraction data. Below is a quick comparison table followed by concise, practical descriptions of each tool.
| Software | Platform | License | Main Features | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GSAS-II | Windows, macOS, Linux | Free, Open Source | Powder & single-crystal diffraction, PDF analysis, texture, small-angle scattering | General crystallography, research & teaching |
| FullProf Suite | Windows, macOS, Linux | Free (academic) | Powder/single-crystal refinement, magnetic structures, WinPLOTR GUI | Powder diffraction & magnetic materials |
| MAUD | Java-based (cross-platform) | Free (academic) | Nanostructure, texture, combined refinements | Nanomaterials & texture analysis |
| TOPAS | Windows | Commercial | Phase quantification, structure refinement, microstructure analysis | Industry & advanced quantitative analysis |
Platform: Windows, macOS, Linux
About: Open-source Python-based package for Rietveld analysis. Includes powder/single-crystal diffraction, texture, PDF, and small-angle scattering.
Citation: B.H. Toby & R.B. Von Dreele, J. Appl. Cryst. (2013) 46, 544–549.
Platform: Windows, macOS, Linux
About: Classic program for Rietveld refinement and profile analysis. Supports powder, single crystal, and magnetic structures.
Citation: J. Rodriguez-Carvajal, Physica B (1993) 192, 55–69.
Platform: Java (cross-platform)
About: Advanced Rietveld tool for nanostructure, combined refinements, and texture analysis.
Citation: L. Lutterotti, Nuclear Instruments and Methods B (1997).
Platform: Windows
About: A commercial package optimized for phase quantification, structure refinement, and microstructure analysis.
Citation: A.A. Coelho, TOPAS and TOPAS-Academic (2007).