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Perspective vs Plotly
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 LinuxMacWeb+1
Visit Perspective Free plan Self-hosted
Plotly spans open-source charting libraries, hosted publishing, and self-hosted enterprise deployment. Check the Free plan’s viewer and app limits, and note that credit-powered features stop when credits are exhausted.
Visit PlotlyThe facts
| Perspective | Plotly | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Web, Windows | Self-hosted |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | See the plans |
| Plans published | None | 5 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | perspective-dev.github.io | plotly.com |
| On data visualization libraries software | #16 of 23 | #12 of 23 |
Perspective: what it does well
Plotly: what it does well
- Graphing libraries support Python and JavaScript.
- More than 70 chart types are available.
- Dashboards support embedding and scheduled refresh.
- Free plan includes one app and three private viewers.
- Published apps continue running when credits run out.
What to know first
- Free plan does not allow inviting other users.
- Free plan includes only one app.
- Additional Plotly credits cost $1 each.
- Enterprise pricing is custom and not listed.
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