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Best Data Visualization Libraries Software in 2026

Data visualization libraries help you build charts and other visual displays in software. This list is for people choosing a library on a budget, including developers who need a free option or access to source code.

  1. 1

    AnyChart

    by AnyChart
    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+5

    Choose AnyChart if you need a JavaScript charting library with interactive dashboards, a broad chart family, and examples for web, desktop, and mobile integrations.

    7.6 From $49 Visit site
  2. 2

    amCharts

    by amCharts
    Free plan APISelf-hostedWeb

    amCharts covers several kinds of web visualizations and offers a free version with full functionality but visible branding.

    7.5 Free plan · paid from $80/user/yr Visit site
  3. 3

    Bokeh

    Free plan LinuxMacWeb+1

    Choose Bokeh if you want a free Python library for interactive browser plots, with several options for publishing and serving them.

    7.5 Free plan Visit site
  4. 4

    ApexCharts

    by ApexCharts
    Free plan Self-hostedWeb

    Choose ApexCharts if you need interactive charts for an application or dashboard and its JavaScript integrations suit your stack.

    7.3 Free plan · paid from $199/yr Visit site
  5. 5

    Chart.js

    Free plan Self-hostedWeb

    Chart.js provides a focused, extensible way to render web charts from several data formats. Developers should plan accessibility fallbacks and use a supported browser.

    7.2 Open source Visit site
  6. 6

    Google Charts

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

    Choose Google Charts for free, customizable visualizations embedded in webpages, especially when dashboard interactions are useful.

    7.2 Free plan Visit site
  7. 7

    Highcharts Maps

    by Highcharts Maps
    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+2

    Highcharts Maps combines geographic visualization, custom mapping, broad data input, and framework integrations. Check the license scope and Core requirement before choosing a plan.

    7.2 From $128/user Visit site
  8. 8

    Matplotlib

    by Matplotlib
    Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+2

    Matplotlib offers flexible plotting and export options for Python-based visualization work. Check its Python requirement and whether your chosen GUI or export features need extra dependencies.

    7.2 Free plan Visit site
  9. 9

    D3.js

    Free plan Self-hostedWeb

    D3.js provides flexible building blocks rather than ready-made chart designs, making it suited to custom visualizations.

    7.1 Free plan Visit site
  10. 10

    VTK

    by VTK
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+4

    VTK offers a wide toolkit for visualization, graphics, data processing, and parallel computation across many environments.

    6.9 Free plan Visit site
  11. 11

    Vega and Vega-Lite

    Free plan APILinuxWeb

    Choose Vega and Vega-Lite if you want free, specification-based tools for interactive visualizations, analysis, or presentation.

    6.8 Free plan Visit site
  12. 12

    Plotly

    Free plan Self-hosted

    Plotly spans open-source charting libraries, hosted publishing, and self-hosted enterprise deployment.

    6.7 Free plan · paid from $29/user/mo Visit site
  13. 13

    ZingChart

    by ZingChart
    Free plan Web

    ZingChart supports varied data inputs and dashboard embedding, with a free license that includes all chart types and no render rate limits.

    6.5 Free plan Visit site
  14. 14

    AG Charts

    Free plan Web
    6.4 Free plan · paid from $499 · 30-day trial Visit site
  15. 15

    Graphic

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3
    6.2 Free plan Visit site
  16. 16

    Perspective

    Free plan LinuxMacWeb+1
    6.1 Free plan Visit site
  17. 17

    Apache ECharts

    Free plan Web
    6.0 Free plan Visit site
  18. 18

    Frappe Charts

    Free plan Web
    6.0 Free plan Visit site
  19. 19

    dygraphs

    Free plan Web
    5.9 Free plan Visit site
  20. 20

    Vega-Altair

    Free plan LinuxMacWeb+1
    5.9 Free plan Visit site
  21. 21

    FusionCharts

    by FusionCharts
    Free trial Web

    FusionCharts offers web dashboards with broad data-source support, refresh scheduling, and embedding.

    5.8 From $1,899/yr Visit site
  22. 22

    Swift Charts

    Free plan iPhoneMac
    5.7 Free plan Visit site
  23. 23

    Seaborn

    Free plan
    5.4 Free plan Visit site

#1Places #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 on this list can be bought by the makers of the software on it. See the price

Compare the free plan, paid starting price, supported frameworks, chart types, rendering modes, interactive features, export formats, and licence model. Check platform support, trial terms, plan limits, and licence rights before choosing.

Questions

What is a data visualization library?

It is software for creating charts and other visual displays in applications.

Are free options available?

Yes. Items on this list offer free plans, with free and freemium pricing models represented.

Can I try a paid library before buying?

A free trial is offered by items on this list. Check the trial length and terms for the library you choose.

Which platforms are covered?

The listed platforms include web, self-hosted, macOS, Linux, Windows, and iOS.

What should I compare before choosing?

Compare free plan, paid from, supported frameworks, chart types, rendering modes, interactive features, export formats, and licence model.

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