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AnyChart vs Chart.js
Both stand on data visualization libraries software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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. Review the license boundaries carefully: website and internal licenses have specific restrictions, and SaaS use has separate plans.
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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.
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| AnyChart | Chart.js | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | SaaS Annual: $499 a year | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 8 | 1 |
| Maker | AnyChart | Not published |
| Website | anychart.com | chartjs.org |
| On data visualization libraries software | #1 of 23 | #5 of 23 |
AnyChart: what it does well
- Product family includes chart, financial, map, and Gantt products.
- More than 79 chart types across the product family.
- Examples cover Angular, React, Electron, Vue, and other tools.
- Mobile examples include Android, iOS, React Native, and Ionic.
- Free licenses are available by application for education and nonprofit use.
What to know first
- Website license excludes sites requiring login or authentication.
- Internal license excludes SaaS, customer-facing, and redistributed use.
- Free licenses are limited to non-commercial, education, and nonprofit organizations.
Chart.js: what it does well
- Eight animated and customizable chart types
- Works with React, Angular and Vue
- Installs through npm or major CDNs
- Supports tree-shaking and data decimation
- MIT-licensed open-source project
What to know first
- Canvas is not screen-reader accessible by default
- Internet Explorer 11 support was dropped
- Repository downloads require a build step
- Support questions are directed to Stack Overflow
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