Side by side
Freeboard vs RAWGraphs
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.
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Free plan Self-hostedWeb
RAWGraphs combines broad data-input support with browser processing and layered exports. It is a practical fit when you want open-source visualizations and are comfortable finishing style work in vector software.
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| Freeboard | RAWGraphs | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Self-hosted, Web | Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | RAWGraphs |
| Website | freeboard.github.io | rawgraphs.io |
| On data visualization software | #44 of 98 | #40 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
RAWGraphs: what it does well
- Free, open-source framework
- Almost 30 visual models
- Browser-only data processing
- Exports SVG, PNG, JPG, and projects
- Many listed data input routes
What to know first
- Input files must be a single table
- Limited in-app style controls
- Font and axis colors cannot be changed in-app
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