JavaScript Graph Libraries

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Recharts

A composable charting library built on React components

Features

SVG-based Responsive Customizable React-native

Best For

• React applications
• Business dashboards
• Real-time data

D3.js

Data-Driven Documents - powerful visualization library

Features

SVG manipulation Data binding Transitions Custom charts

Best For

• Complex visualizations
• Custom chart types
• Data journalism

Chart.js

Simple yet flexible JavaScript charting library

Features

Canvas-based 8 chart types Responsive Animations

Best For

• Simple visualizations
• Performance-critical apps
• Mobile-first

Highcharts

Interactive charting library - great for data visualization

Features

Wide range of chart types Responsive design Dynamic updates Accessibility support

Best For

• Business analytics
• Financial reports
• Interactive dashboards

Plotly.js

Interactive graphing library for JavaScript

Features

3D charts Statistical plots Compatible with several data formats Cross-platform support

Best For

• Data analytics
• Interactive plotting
• Scientific data visualization

Vis.js

Dynamic, browser-based visualization library for large data sets

Features

Interactive graphs Network visualization Timelines Data-driven storytelling

Best For

• Event timelines
• Network analysis
• Interactive data stories

ECharts

Advanced charting library for interactive data visualizations

Features

Rich chart types Responsive and powerful Customizable and modular Multiple data formats support

Best For

• Enterprise-level analytics
• Complex dashboard design
• Real-time data monitoring

Google Charts

Web-based charting library for creating interactive charts

Features

Variety of chart types Interactive elements Seamless integration Real-time updates

Best For

• Simple visualizations
• Business presentations
• Online dashboards

amCharts

Powerful charting library for creating data visualizations

Features

Animation support Wide variety of charts Map integration Interactive elements

Best For

• Interactive dashboards
• Geographic data visualization
• Data-rich infographics

NVD3

Reusable charting library built on top of D3.js

Features

Reusable chart components Customization flexibility Interactive tooltips Built on D3.js

Best For

• Custom reusable charts
• Data dashboards
• D3.js integrations

Sigma.js

JavaScript library dedicated to graph drawing

Features

Graph visualization Interactive exploration Extensible plugin architecture Customizable rendering

Best For

• Network relationships
• Graph-based data analysis
• Interactive graph navigation

C3.js

D3-based reusable chart library for easy integration

Features

Simple API D3.js based Modular design Rich variety of charts

Best For

• Business data charts
• Web-based analytics
• Embedded dashboards

AnyChart

Flexible JavaScript (HTML5) charting library for any project

Features

Wide variety of chart types Cross-platform compatibility Data integration options Interactive and animated charts

Best For

• Business intelligence
• Custom reporting tools
• Data visualization projects

Flot

JavaScript plotting library for jQuery

Features

Simple and easy to use Extensive plugin support Interactive charts Customizable options

Best For

• Simple web plots
• Data-driven web apps
• Plugin-rich environments

Springy.js

Force-directed graph layout algorithm in JavaScript

Features

Force-directed layout Interactive graph exploration Customizable physics models Dynamic data handling

Best For

• Network visualizations
• Social network analysis
• Interactive graph representations

JointJS

JavaScript diagramming library for interactive visualizations

Features

Diagramming tools Custom element creation Support for UML, ERD, and more Interactivity and animations

Best For

• Flowcharts and diagrams
• Process modeling
• Graphical representation of data

TauCharts

Flexible JavaScript charting library for data analysis

Features

Declarative approach Rich visual storytelling Plugin extensibility Deep data analysis

Best For

• Advanced data analysis
• Rich data storytelling
• Custom chart solutions

DC.js

Multi-dimensional charting library built on D3.js

Features

Crossfilter integration Interactive filtering Responsive design Reusable chart components

Best For

• Real-time data dashboards
• Data exploration tools
• Multi-dimensional data analysis

FusionCharts

Comprehensive JavaScript charting library suitable for all devices

Features

Interactive & responsive charts Extensive chart types Real-time data updates Cross-browser compatibility

Best For

• Enterprise-grade dashboards
• Comprehensive data insights
• Responsive web applications

ZingChart

Versatile JavaScript charting library for interactive data visualization

Features

Customizable chart themes Real-time updates Extensive chart types Responsive and scalable

Best For

• Interactive dashboards
• Real-time data applications
• Complex data visualizations

Rickshaw

JavaScript toolkit for creating interactive time-series graphs

Features

Interactive time-series graphs Real-time data streaming Extensible & modular Built-in hover details

Best For

• Real-time data visualization
• Time-series data analysis
• Dynamic web interfaces

Three.js

JavaScript 3D library for creating immersive 3D graphics in the web browser

Features

3D rendering capabilities Extensive material and texture options Animation and interaction support Cross-platform compatibility

Best For

• Interactive 3D web applications
• Data visualization with 3D graphics
• Virtual and augmented reality experiences

Cytoscape.js

Graph theory library for visualizing and analyzing complex networks

Features

Interactive network visualization Rich API for customization Extensible with plugins Cross-platform compatibility

Best For

• Biological network analysis
• Social network visualization
• Complex data network interactions

Visx

Low-level visualization components for React to build flexible data visualizations

Features

React integration Composable charts D3 utilities Customizable design

Best For

• React-based data visualization
• Integration with existing React apps
• Customizable chart components

Bokeh

Interactive visualization library for Python (and JavaScript) that targets modern web browsers

Features

Interactive visualizations High-performance interactivity Python and JavaScript integration Rich plotting options

Best For

• Scientific data applications
• Web-based dashboards
• Data exploration tools

Paper.js

Open source vector graphics scripting framework that runs on top of the HTML5 Canvas

Features

Vector graphics support Object-oriented drawing API Bezier curve manipulation Cross-platform compatibility

Best For

• Creative vector illustrations
• Custom graphics applications
• Web-based design tools

PixiJS

Fast HTML5 2D rendering engine that uses WebGL with a fallback to canvas

Features

WebGL rendering Fallback to canvas Interactive animations Performance optimization

Best For

• Game development
• Interactive 2D applications
• Web apps with high performance graphics

Babylon.js

Powerful, beautiful, and simple WebGL-based 3D engine

Features

WebGL and WebXR support Realtime 3D rendering Extensive assets pipeline Cross-platform compatibility

Best For

• 3D game development
• Virtual reality experiences
• Web-based 3D simulations

P5.js

Creative coding library for JavaScript, making coding accessible and inclusive

Features

Easy to learn Broad drawing capabilities Multimedia support Inclusive community

Best For

• Creative coding projects
• Interactive art and design
• Educational environments

Dygraphs

Fast, flexible, open source JavaScript charting library for exploring large data sets

Features

Handles large data sets Interactive zoom and pan Compatibility with major browsers Customizable appearance

Best For

• Time series data visualization
• Large scale data analysis
• Financial and scientific data plots

ZRender

Rendering engine which provides a lightweight canvas library for vector graphic and interactive content

Features

Canvas and SVG support High performance rendering Support for complex shapes Easy integration with ECharts

Best For

• Advanced graphic applications
• High-performance chart rendering
• Interactive web-based visual content

Vega

Declarative language for creating, sharing, and exploring interactive visualization designs

Features

Declarative visualization grammar Customizable and reusable charts Interactivity support Data-driven visualizations

Best For

• Data science visualizations
• Exploratory data analysis
• Custom web-based visualization tools

ApexCharts

Modern charting library to build interactive visualizations in web pages

Features

Interactive and responsive charts Comprehensive chart types Annotations and events Accessibility support

Best For

• Business analytics dashboards
• Dynamic data visualizations
• Cross-browser and device compatibility

RGraph

Flexible and simple-to-use JavaScript charts that work across platforms

Features

Extensive chart types Cross-browser compatibility Interactive capabilities Easy data integration

Best For

• Web-based applications
• Data-centric dashboards
• Interactive data charts

Dimple.js

An easy-to-use charting API for business analytics, based on D3.js

Features

Simple API for complex charts Integration with D3.js Customizable appearance Responsive chart designs

Best For

• Business analytic dashboards
• Data reporting tools
• Web-based charts