What is Plotly.js?
It is a standalone Javascript data visualization library, and it also powers the Python and R modules named plotly in those respective ecosystems (referred to as Plotly.py and Plotly.R).
It can be used to produce dozens of chart types and visualizations, including statistical charts, 3D graphs, scientific charts, SVG and tile maps, financial charts and more.
Plotly.js is a tool in the Charting Libraries category of a tech stack.
Plotly.js is an open source tool with 16.9K GitHub stars and 1.9K GitHub forks. Here’s a link to Plotly.js's open source repository on GitHub
Who uses Plotly.js?
Companies
40 companies reportedly use Plotly.js in their tech stacks, including tools, Development, and Crunchr.
Developers
270 developers on StackShare have stated that they use Plotly.js.
Plotly.js Integrations
Python, React, Jupyter, MATLAB, and Julia are some of the popular tools that integrate with Plotly.js. Here's a list of all 12 tools that integrate with Plotly.js.
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Plotly.js's Features
- Feature parity with MATLAB/matplotlib graphing
- Online chart editor
- Fully interactive (hover, zoom, pan)
- SVG and WebGL backends
- Publication-quality image export
Plotly.js Alternatives & Comparisons
What are some alternatives to Plotly.js?
Highcharts
Highcharts currently supports line, spline, area, areaspline, column, bar, pie, scatter, angular gauges, arearange, areasplinerange, columnrange, bubble, box plot, error bars, funnel, waterfall and polar chart types.
Bokeh
Bokeh is an interactive visualization library for modern web browsers. It provides elegant, concise construction of versatile graphics, and affords high-performance interactivity over large or streaming datasets.
Marvel
A super simple tool that turns any image (including PSDs) or sketch into interactive prototypes for any device.
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Matplotlib
It is a Python 2D plotting library which produces publication quality figures in a variety of hardcopy formats and interactive environments across platforms. It can be used in Python scripts, the Python and IPython shells, the Jupyter notebook, web application servers, and four graphical user interface toolkits.
Storyline
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