Plotly vs Visualis
Plotly
plotly.comVisualis
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| Figure | Plotly | Visualis |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $24.17/mo | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 5 | 2 |
| Spec score · Data Visualization Software | 9.0 (#8) | 7.5 (#72) |
| Data sources | Snowflake,Databricks,BigQuery,PostgreSQL,MySQL,SQL Server,MotherDuck,Oracle,CSV,and anything Python can connect to | CSV files; external spreadsheets; clipboard; keyboard input |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan limits | The Free plan includes 3 private viewers and 1 Dash or Plotly Studio app. | The free plan is for individuals and includes three uploaded datasources. |
| Platform | web_and_desktop | web |
Plans
Plotly
- FreeFree
- Pro$29 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
- Pro Monthly$29 a month
- Pro Annual$290 a year
In their own words
Plotly
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.