Displaying Data From a Microcontroller

I want to display and record data from a Microcontroller (PIC micro specifically) on my computer. Yes I could use a USB to UART and use the console, but what if I wanted something nice, like a meter display? My the two choices I have in mind are Labview or Makerplot. Both are the same price ($40ish), but Makerplot seems like a "dumbed down" version of Labview.

Does anyone have suggestions Of What I could use? Both seem very simple and I know how to use labview.

Yes I could use a USB to UART and use the console,

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You don't have to use the console... You can use C# or VB to make a professional looking interface to display your data..

Maker-Plot has a free version

That s'ware looks to be exactly what I need.
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There is a good USB UART module at https://doproto.com/store/39-usb-to-single-uart-module.html

You can use GNU Plot. There is a discussion here: https://www.avrfreaks.net/index.php?name=PNphpBB2&file=printview&t=56718&start=0

Regards,
Polash

lately i have been using a 4pin 232bluetooth module, on the pic side i use tx/rx @ 9600 baud, (im not sure if you can change it)

on the host side:
with my computer i use a BT usb dongle and terminal software ( but is easy to do code in VB)
plus I have the option of the data terminal on my ANDROID, and do my own decoders with Eclipse.