AnyChart
7.7#1 in data visualization libraries softwareFrom $499 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitAnyChart vs VTK
What both publish
| Fact | AnyChart | VTK |
|---|---|---|
| Data sources | JavaScript API,XML,JSON,CSV,Google Spreadsheet,HTML Table | Supported reader/writer file formats include DICOM,BMP,FLUENT,CGNS,and LIDAR formats (among others). |
| Founded | 2003 | 1993 |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Integrations | Official integration samples cover frameworks and tools including Angular, React, Qlik, Oracle APEX, Electron, jQuery, and Vue, as well as MySQL, MongoDB, and PostgreSQL. | VTK interoperates with Python and Matplotlib, and its documentation covers use with Jupyter, C++, CMake, JavaScript, and WebAssembly. |
| Platform | web_and_desktop | web_and_desktop |
| Support | The company says it provides technical support and product training, while license pages specify plan-dependent included support hours. | The project directs users to its Discourse forum and public issue tracker, and lists Kitware consulting for commercial or confidential assistance. |
AnyChart plans
- SaaS Annual$499 a year
- Free licenseFree
- Next Unicorn$49, paid once
- Website$139, paid once
- Internal$799, paid once
- SaaS Perpetual$1,499, paid once
VTK plans
- VTKFree
Pick AnyChart if…
AnyChart suits developers building interactive charts or dashboards for web, desktop, or mobile projects. Its licensing options include custom free licenses for educational and nonprofit use, as well as paid plans for specified project types.
Pick VTK if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.