Chart.js vs D3.js

Developers should learn Chart meets developers should learn d3. Here's our take.

Chart.js

Nice Pick

Developers should learn Chart

Pros

• js when building web applications that require simple to moderately complex data visualizations, such as dashboards, analytics tools, or reports
• Related to: javascript, html5-canvas

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

D3.js

Developers should learn D3

Pros

• js when they need to create custom, data-rich visualizations that go beyond basic charting libraries, such as for scientific data, financial dashboards, or interactive infographics
• Related to: javascript, svg

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

The Verdict

Use Chart.js if: You want js when building web applications that require simple to moderately complex data visualizations, such as dashboards, analytics tools, or reports and can live with specific tradeoffs depend on your use case.

Use D3.js if: You prioritize js when they need to create custom, data-rich visualizations that go beyond basic charting libraries, such as for scientific data, financial dashboards, or interactive infographics over what Chart.js offers.

The Bottom Line

Chart.js wins

Developers should learn Chart