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Head-to-head · Data Visualization Libraries Software

Apache ECharts vs Frappe Charts

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score Apache ECharts #3 in Data Visualization Libraries Software 9.0/10 Free plan Free plan Visit Apache ECharts
Frappe Charts #5 in Data Visualization Libraries Software 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan Visit Frappe Charts

Apache ECharts leads on 0 checks, Frappe Charts on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreApache ECharts · 9.0/10
  • Free planboth

Apache ECharts scores higher on our rubric for data visualization libraries software: 9.0 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #5.

Apache ECharts is the better fit for free, flexible JavaScript visualizations. Frappe Charts is the better fit for free charts across common frameworks.

  • Apache ECharts fits best

    Free, flexible JavaScript visualizations

  • Frappe Charts fits best

    Free charts across common frameworks

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Side by side

Feature Apache ECharts 9.0/10 Visit ↗ Frappe Charts 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 8.8
Ranking #3 in Data Visualization Libraries Software #5 in Data Visualization Libraries Software
Best for Free, flexible JavaScript visualizations Free charts across common frameworks
Pricing model Free Free
Starting price Free plan Free plan
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Docs, Community Docs
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Specs
Supported frameworks JavaScript; usable with web frameworks React, Angular, Vue, Svelte, Ruby, Web Components, .NET Standard 2.0
Chart types Line, bar, pie, scatter, map axis, area, bar, line, mixed axis, pie, donut, percentage, heatmap, scatter
Rendering modes Not checked yet Svg
Interactive features Tooltips, zooming, panning, legend interaction tooltips, keyboard navigation, data-point highlighting, data-select events
Export formats PNG, JPEG, SVG SVG
License model Open-source Open-source
Our review
Pros
  • Offers line, bar, pie, scatter, and map charts.
  • Supports Canvas and SVG rendering with responsive resizing.
  • Includes tooltips, zooming, panning, and PNG, JPEG, or SVG export.
  • Covers common chart types, including mixed-axis charts and heatmaps
  • Supports responsive SVG rendering and SVG export
  • Offers tooltips, keyboard navigation, and dynamic data updates
Cons
  • Focused on web applications rather than a range of deployment platforms.
  • Requires JavaScript configuration and developer involvement.
  • Support is centered on documentation and community channels.
  • Limited to SVG rendering and export
  • Feature set is less extensive than leading alternatives
  • Framework support relies on documented community wrappers
Our verdict

Apache ECharts is an open-source JavaScript charting library for developers building interactive visualizations in web applications. Its chart options include line, bar, pie, scatter, and map charts, making it suitable for teams that want…

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Frappe Charts is a free, open-source JavaScript library for embedding responsive visualizations in web applications. It suits developers who want common chart types without adding a dependency-heavy charting library. Its scope includes…

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  1. Apache EChartsData Visualization Libraries Software 9.0Free plan
  2. Frappe ChartsData Visualization Libraries Software 8.8Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Apache ECharts — where it wins

    • Offers line, bar, pie, scatter, and map charts.
    • Supports Canvas and SVG rendering with responsive resizing.
    • Includes tooltips, zooming, panning, and PNG, JPEG, or SVG export.

    Where it doesn't

    • Focused on web applications rather than a range of deployment platforms.
    • Requires JavaScript configuration and developer involvement.
    • Support is centered on documentation and community channels.

  • Frappe Charts — where it wins

    • Covers common chart types, including mixed-axis charts and heatmaps
    • Supports responsive SVG rendering and SVG export
    • Offers tooltips, keyboard navigation, and dynamic data updates

    Where it doesn't

    • Limited to SVG rendering and export
    • Feature set is less extensive than leading alternatives
    • Framework support relies on documented community wrappers

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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