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Chart.js vs D3.js

Chart.js

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FigureChart.jsD3.js
Price fromFreeFree
Free planYesYes
Free trial——
Open source——
WebYesYes
Self-hostedYesYes
Plans published11
Spec score · Data Visualization Libraries Software8.2 (#7)7.9 (#10)
Spec score · Data Visualization Software8.1 (#40)7.9 (#52)
Data sourcesJavaScript arrays,tuples,objects,data APIs,and CubeCSV,JSON
Platformwebweb
PurposeChart.js is a simple, flexible JavaScript charting library for the modern web.D3 is a free, open-source JavaScript library for creating dynamic, data-driven visualizations.
SupportThe documentation directs users to Discord, GitHub Discussions, and Stack Overflow for community help.The D3 community page recommends GitHub Discussions as the preferred place for support requests and community engagement.

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Chart.js

  • Chart.jsFree

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D3.js

  • D3Free

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