JFreeChartWhat is JFreeChart?
It is a free Java chart library that makes it easy for developers to display professional quality charts in their applications. It has a consistent and well-documented API, supporting a wide range of chart types.
JFreeChart is a tool in the UI Components category of a tech stack.
Key Features
Flexible design that is easy to extend, and targets both server-side and client-side applicationsSupport for many output types, including Swing and JavaFX components, image files (including PNG and JPEG), and vector graphics file formats (including PDF, EPS and SVG)open source or, more specifically, free software
JFreeChart Pros & Cons
Pros of JFreeChart
- ✓Easy to use
- ✓Very, very customizable
- ✓Easy to user
Cons of JFreeChart
- ✗Lots of code
JFreeChart Alternatives & Comparisons
What are some alternatives to JFreeChart?
Chart.js
Visualize your data in 6 different ways. Each of them animated, with a load of customisation options and interactivity extensions.
D3.js
It is a JavaScript library for manipulating documents based on data. Emphasises on web standards gives you the full capabilities of modern browsers without tying yourself to a proprietary framework.
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.
