Simple yet flexible JavaScript charting library for the modern web - chartjs.org
· 1 month ago
Use it if your developers need quick, standard charts in a web app — it's free and the most popular open-source option. Skip it if you want no-code dashboards, funnel/Gantt charts, or paid vendor support.
Confidence
High. Based on 14 public sources; no companies publicly named as Chart.js users in evidence.
Ratings
Value for money
Ease of use
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Support qualityNo evidence of support quality
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Pricing
$0
Open source
ModelNot disclosed
Monthly feesNot disclosed
HardwareNot disclosed
Free tierYes
Best for
→Developers adding charts to web apps
→Startups wanting free visualization
→Dashboards with standard chart types
→React, Vue, or Angular projects
Not for
×Non-developers wanting drag-and-drop dashboards
×Teams needing funnel, Gantt, or bullet charts
×Enterprises wanting vendor SLAs and paid support
×Heavy custom dataviz better served by
Gotchas - check before you buy
medium
2.x has CVE-2020-7746 (prototype pollution) — stay on the current major version
low
has no published security page; vet releases via GitHub yourself
low
Free core, but missing chart types push complex needs toward paid rivals like Highcharts
Pros and cons
Pros
+Free and open source — no licenses, no seats
+G2 users praise ease of use and straightforward API
+Eight animated, customizable chart types out of the box
+Works with vanilla JavaScript, React, Vue, and Angular
+Ranked most popular open-source charting library, active since 2013
Cons
−Missing bullet, funnel, and Gantt chart types
−Fewer chart types than Highcharts (funnel, waterfall, polar, error bars)
−Renders to HTML5 canvas, not SVG like D3-based rivals
Sources & method
- 12 sources - One legacy CVE (2020) affecting 2.x versions; no current incidents in sources reviewed.
official x3review x5security x2news x2
CVE-2020-7746 — Prototype Pollution, Options parameters not sanitized during deep merges; affects 2.x versions such as 2.8.0.
Key stats
Value for money: 5/5
Rating
$0
Starting price
12
Sources
Analyzed
Value for money: 5/5. Completely free, open source
Security posture: 3/5. One old CVE; no published security page
$0 Price Free, open source
8 Chart types Bar, line, area, pie, doughnut, bubble, radar
Most popular Popularity Open-source charting library since 2013
4+ Framework support Vanilla JS, React, Vue, Angular
Pricing
Open source
$0
All 8 chart types and plugins
Full documentation
Community support via GitHub
Security
One legacy CVE (2020) affecting 2.x versions; no current incidents in sources reviewed.
CVE-2020-7746 — Prototype PollutionOptions parameters not sanitized during deep merges; affects 2.x versions such as 2.8.0.⁹
What users say
Users consistently praise Chart.js's ease of use, responsive design, and quick chart creation.
“Users consistently praise the ease of use and responsive design of Chart.js, highlighting its straightforward API that allows for quick chart creation”
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