ApexCharts
7.0#4 in data visualization libraries softwareFrom $199 a yearFree planWebSelf-hosted
VisitApexCharts vs Highcharts Maps
Highcharts Maps
7.1#2 in data visualization libraries softwareAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | ApexCharts | Highcharts Maps |
|---|---|---|
| Accessibility | Built-in keyboard navigation, ARIA attributes, and screen reader support are enabled by default. | Highcharts licenses include its Accessibility module and sonification API. |
| Dashboard type | interactive | interactive |
| Data sources | JavaScript arrays and objects | SVG,GeoJSON,TopoJSON,CSV,JSON,HTML tables,Google Spreadsheets,live server feeds,and tiled map providers including OpenStreetMap,Thunderforest,Esri,Stamen,USGS,and LimaLabs |
| Embedded dashboards | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Platform | web | web |
| Support | Paid subscriptions include a yearly incident allowance, while Community users can seek best-effort help through GitHub issues without a response-time commitment. | The Advantage support plan includes 10 support hours per developer and a 36-hour initial response time; Advantage Plus lists 20 hours and a 17-hour initial response time. |
ApexCharts plans
- Community + Commercial$199 a year
- Pro$349 a year
- Premium$599 a year
- OEM$14,999 a year
- CommunityFree
Highcharts Maps plans
- Annual license — Highcharts Maps add-on$128 a year
- Perpetual license — Highcharts Maps—
- Highcharts Maps (add-on to Highcharts Core)$128 a year
Pick ApexCharts if…
It suits developers building interactive charts or embedded dashboards for web and self-hosted applications. Teams can choose framework integrations, server rendering, and paid licensing based on organization size and feature needs.
Pick Highcharts Maps if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.