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What it is

Plotly provides tools for interactive dashboards, data applications, and charts, spanning open-source libraries, hosted services, and self-hosted platforms. Its graphing libraries support Python and JavaScript and offer more than 70 chart types. Dashboards support scheduled refresh and embedding, with connections to Snowflake, Databricks, BigQuery, PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, MotherDuck, Oracle, CSV, and sources accessible through Python. Plotly Studio runs locally as a desktop app and can deploy to Plotly Cloud; Dash Enterprise can be self-hosted or run on premises. The Free plan includes one creator seat, one Dash or Plotly Studio app, three private viewers, and 10 trial credits, with no credit card required. It does not permit inviting other Creators or Viewers. Pro is $29 a month per Creator seat, with 30 monthly credits, 10 private viewers, and unlimited apps. Credit-powered features stop when credits run out, but published apps continue running. Subscriptions can be canceled without fees or penalties.

Spec sheet

Free plan
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · plotly.com
Paid from
29Read 20 Sep 2026 · plotly.com
Additional credit cost
Additional Plotly credits cost $1 each.Read 28 Sep 2026 · plotly.com
App publishing
Plotly Cloud supports drag-and-drop, MCP, or CLI deployment without infrastructure setup.Read 28 Sep 2026 · plotly.com
Cancellation policy
Subscriptions can be canceled without penalties or cancellation fees.Read 28 Sep 2026 · plotly.com
Company focus
Plotly builds enterprise platforms and open-source frameworks for internal apps and analytics.Read 28 Sep 2026 · plotly.com
Credit exhaustion
Credit-powered features stop when credits run out, but published apps continue running.Read 28 Sep 2026 · plotly.com
Dashboard type
interactiveRead 20 Sep 2026 · plotly.com
Data connections
Connectors are available for Snowflake, Databricks, BigQuery, and Postgres, plus Python-accessible sources.Read 28 Sep 2026 · plotly.com
Data sources
Snowflake,Databricks,BigQuery,PostgreSQL,MySQL,SQL Server,MotherDuck,Oracle,CSV,and anything Python can connect toRead 20 Sep 2026 · plotly.com
Embedded dashboards
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · plotly.com
Embedding support
Enterprise plans include Dash Design Kit and Secure Embedding.Read 28 Sep 2026 · plotly.com
Enterprise certifications
Enterprise is SOC II certified and ISO 27001, 27701, and 42001 certified.Read 28 Sep 2026 · plotly.com
Enterprise deployment
Dash Enterprise is self-hosted, on-premises, and designed to keep data within the organization's network.Read 28 Sep 2026 · plotly.com
Free plan limits
The Free plan includes 3 private viewers and 1 Dash or Plotly Studio app.Read 28 Sep 2026 · plotly.com
Free team access
The Free plan does not allow inviting other Creators or Viewers.Read 28 Sep 2026 · plotly.com
Free trial credits
The Free plan includes a 10-credit trial and requires no credit card.Read 28 Sep 2026 · plotly.com
Graphing support
Plotly's open-source graphing library supports Python and JavaScript with 70+ chart types.Read 28 Sep 2026 · plotly.com
Open-source license
plotly.py, plotly.js, and Dash are MIT-licensed.Read 28 Sep 2026 · plotly.com
Platform
web_and_desktopRead 20 Sep 2026 · plotly.com
Platforms and apps
Plotly offers Studio, Cloud, Dash, graphing libraries, and Dash Enterprise.Read 28 Sep 2026 · plotly.com
Scheduled refresh
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · plotly.com
Security certifications
Plotly Cloud and Dash Enterprise support SOC2 and SSO/SAML; Enterprise lists several certifications.Read 28 Sep 2026 · plotly.com
Studio platform
Plotly Studio runs locally as a native desktop app and can deploy to Plotly Cloud.Read 28 Sep 2026 · plotly.com
Support response
In-app support aims to respond within 48 hours during business hours.Read 28 Sep 2026 · plotly.com
Team roles
Teams use Creator and Viewer roles; Creators build and administer, while Viewers consume shared apps.Read 28 Sep 2026 · plotly.com
Viewer limit
10Read 20 Sep 2026 · plotly.com

Plans and prices

Free Free No credit card required 1 creator seat · 3 private viewers · 1 Dash or Plotly Studio app · 10 Plotly credits trial No credit card required; includes 10 trial credits, 3 private viewers, and 1 app. Read 28 Sep 2026 · plotly.com
Pro $29 a month per Creator seat / month 30 Plotly credits monthly · 1 creator seat · 10 private viewers · Unlimited apps Read 20 Sep 2026 · plotly.com
Enterprise Priced on request custom pricing Unlimited apps · Flexible creator seats · Flexible private viewers For large organizations with mission-critical data applications. Read 28 Sep 2026 · plotly.com
Pro Monthly $29 a month billed monthly at $29 per Creator seat Includes 30 monthly credits, 10 private Viewers, and unlimited apps. Read 28 Sep 2026 · plotly.com
Pro Annual $290 a year billed annually at $290 per Creator seat Includes 30 monthly credits, 10 private Viewers, and unlimited apps. Read 28 Sep 2026 · plotly.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Graphing libraries support Python and JavaScript
  • More than 70 chart types
  • Dashboards support scheduled refresh and embedding
  • Free plan requires no credit card
  • Pro includes unlimited apps

Limits

  • Free plan allows only three private viewers
  • Free plan does not allow team invitations
  • Credit-powered features stop when credits run out

Who it suits

Plotly suits people building interactive charts, dashboards, or internal data applications, from individual creators to organisations needing self-hosted deployment. The free tier may fit a single creator with a small viewer group.

Verdict

Plotly offers a broad choice of charting and dashboard tools, with free, paid, and custom enterprise plans. Check viewer, credit, and deployment requirements before choosing a plan.

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