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CGView.js vs Vizumap
Both stand on data visualization software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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CGView.js provides programmable genome maps with substantial visualization and export options. Developers should account for its D3 dependency and the additional library needed for SVG output.
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Vizumap offers several visual encodings for uncertainty instead of showing estimates alone. Its free R package and example data provide a starting point for spatial analysis and communication.
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| CGView.js | Vizumap | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Web | Not published |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Not published |
| Plans published | None | None |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | js.cgview.ca | lydialucchesi.github.io |
| On data visualization software | #74 of 98 | #78 of 98 |
CGView.js: what it does well
- Supports circular and linear genome views
- Handles genomes up to 10 Mbp
- Zooms smoothly to sequence level
- Exports large PNGs and SVG maps
- Offers API access and custom plugins
What to know first
- Requires D3 version 6 or 7
- SVG export needs optional svgcanvas
- Works with JavaScript project installation
Vizumap: what it does well
- Free R package
- Four uncertainty-focused map types
- Animated pixel maps
- Works with shapefiles and data frames
- GPLv3 license
What to know first
- Scheduled refresh is not supported
- Requires R installation
- Pixel quick start uses the sf package
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