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Freeboard vs Graphs
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.
Free plan APISelf-hostedWeb
Freeboard provides a lightweight, extensible dashboard client that can run locally or be self-hosted. Its lack of server-side management and possible local Chrome CORS issues matter for deployment planning.
Visit Freeboard Free plan Linux
Choose Graphs if you want a free Linux desktop tool for data plotting, transformations, fitting, and figure export. Look elsewhere if you need a non-Linux platform, scheduled dashboard refresh, or embedded dashboards.
Visit GraphsThe facts
| Freeboard | Graphs | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Self-hosted, Web | Linux |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | freeboard.github.io | apps.gnome.org |
| On data visualization software | #44 of 98 | #48 of 98 |
Freeboard: what it does well
- Free and MIT licensed
- Runs in a browser without a server
- Scheduled refresh and embedded dashboards
- Plugin-based data sources and widgets
- JavaScript API for dashboard control
What to know first
- No server-side user management
- No database saving included
- No public/private functionality
- Chrome may encounter local CORS issues
Graphs: what it does well
- Imports spreadsheets, text, database, and specialized data files.
- Creates datasets from equations and plots equations continuously.
- Offers predefined curve fits and custom equations.
- Fit analysis can include confidence bands and residual plots.
- Custom styles control plot elements from colors to grids.
What to know first
- Available platform is Linux only.
- It is a desktop application rather than a hosted dashboard.
- Scheduled refresh and embedded dashboards are not supported.
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