D3.js vs Chart.js

Developers should learn D3 meets developers should learn chart. Here's our take.

D3.js

Nice Pick

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

Chart.js

Developers should learn Chart

Pros

• js when they need to quickly add simple to moderately complex charts to web projects, such as dashboards, analytics tools, or data reports, without heavy overhead
• Related to: javascript, html5-canvas

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

The Verdict

Use D3.js if: You want 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 and can live with specific tradeoffs depend on your use case.

Use Chart.js if: You prioritize js when they need to quickly add simple to moderately complex charts to web projects, such as dashboards, analytics tools, or data reports, without heavy overhead over what D3.js offers.

The Bottom Line

D3.js wins

Developers should learn D3