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Nivo vs NVD3
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 APIWeb
Nivo offers a broad React chart catalog with multiple rendering paths and customization options. Review rendering limits and choropleth prerequisites when planning an implementation.
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NVD3 provides a free, reusable chart layer for D3.js web projects. Its broad examples and permissive license are balanced by an older D3 compatibility requirement and possible Windows workflow issues.
Visit NVD3The facts
| Nivo | NVD3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Free or on request |
| Plans published | None | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | nivo.rocks | nvd3-community.github.io |
| On data visualization software | #59 of 98 | #55 of 98 |
Nivo: what it does well
- Open source under the MIT license
- Includes varied chart types and rendering formats
- Supports themes, patterns, gradients, and responsive charts
- HTTP and server-side rendering options
- Canvas guidance for larger datasets
What to know first
- SVG and HTML can perform poorly with thousands of points
- Choropleths require d3-geo and GeoJSON familiarity
- Installation requires separate scoped chart packages
NVD3: what it does well
- Reusable library for D3.js charts
- Examples cover many chart types
- Apache License 2.0 open-source code
- Optional Fastdom performance support
- Pull requests and forks welcomed
What to know first
- Does not support D3 4.x
- Build and testing setup may not work on Windows
- Requires JavaScript and CSS asset setup