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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (61.1% of reviews)
Small-Business (54.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
$0.00
CanvasJS Charts
Star Rating
(18)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (61.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about CanvasJS ChartsHighcharts
Star Rating
(96)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (54.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.00
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Highcharts excels in its "Graphs and Charts" feature, receiving a score of 9.4, while CanvasJS Charts falls behind with a score of 7.9. Reviewers mention that Highcharts provides a more extensive range of chart types and customization options, making it a preferred choice for complex data visualization.
- Reviewers mention that Highcharts has a superior "Reports Interface" with a score of 9.0 compared to CanvasJS Charts' 7.2. Users say that the intuitive design and ease of navigation in Highcharts' reporting tools significantly enhance their data analysis experience.
- G2 users highlight that Highcharts offers better "Ease of Admin" with a score of 8.8, while CanvasJS Charts scores 9.7 in this area. Users report that the administrative features in CanvasJS Charts are more streamlined, making it easier for small businesses to manage their charting needs.
- Users on G2 note that Highcharts has a more robust "Product Direction" with a positive score of 7.6, while CanvasJS Charts boasts a perfect score of 10.0. Reviewers mention that the consistent updates and feature enhancements in CanvasJS Charts make it a reliable choice for users looking for ongoing improvements.
- Reviewers mention that Highcharts shines in "Data Visualization" with a score of 9.5, while CanvasJS Charts scores 7.5. Users report that Highcharts' advanced visualization capabilities allow for more engaging and interactive presentations of data.
- Users say that Highcharts has a more comprehensive "Mobile User Support" score of 8.7, compared to CanvasJS Charts, which lacks in this area. Reviewers mention that Highcharts' mobile responsiveness and usability make it a better option for users who need to access charts on the go.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
CanvasJS Charts
No pricing availableHighcharts
Non-commercial
$0.00
You may use any Highcharts product for free during development and testing before you buy, or if you are a not-for-profit company (non-profit organisation, personal website or school project).
- Unlimited usage
- Forum support
Free Trial
CanvasJS Charts
Free Trial is available
Highcharts
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
12
8.9
69
Ease of Use
8.8
12
8.6
70
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
8.5
31
Ease of Admin
9.7
5
8.9
19
Quality of Support
8.3
9
8.6
60
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
8.6
22
Product Direction (% positive)
10.0
11
7.9
71
Features by Category
Reports
7.2
6
Feature Not Available
7.5
6
Feature Not Available
7.9
8
9.2
45
7.0
5
Feature Not Available
7.5
6
8.7
41
Self Service
7.3
8
Not enough data
7.0
5
Not enough data
6.7
5
Not enough data
7.2
6
Not enough data
7.3
5
Not enough data
6.9
6
Not enough data
Advanced Analytics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Building Reports
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reports
7.2
6
Feature Not Available
7.5
6
Feature Not Available
7.9
8
9.2
45
7.0
5
Feature Not Available
7.5
6
8.7
41
Reports
Not enough data
8.2
18
Not enough data
7.8
17
Not enough data
7.9
18
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.5
9
Not enough data
8.7
9
Visualization
Not enough data
9.2
24
Not enough data
8.2
17
Not enough data
8.3
18
Not enough data
8.4
20
Data Updates
Not enough data
8.4
18
Not enough data
8.6
20
Collaboration
Not enough data
7.8
16
Not enough data
8.0
15
Not enough data
8.4
18
Data Updates
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Reports
7.2
6
Feature Not Available
7.5
6
Feature Not Available
7.9
8
9.2
45
7.0
5
Feature Not Available
7.5
6
8.7
41
Self Service
7.3
8
Not enough data
7.0
5
Not enough data
6.7
5
Not enough data
7.2
6
Not enough data
7.3
5
Not enough data
6.9
6
Not enough data
Building Reports
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
JavaScript Frameworks
Not enough data
7.8
6
Not enough data
7.2
6
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Charts
Not enough data
9.0
10
Not enough data
9.2
10
Not enough data
9.2
10
Not enough data
8.8
10
Documentation
Not enough data
8.8
10
Mobile
Not enough data
8.0
9
Web Frameworks
Not enough data
8.3
9
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
CanvasJS Charts and Highcharts are categorized as JavaScript Web Frameworks
Unique Categories
CanvasJS Charts is categorized as Embedded Business Intelligence
Highcharts is categorized as Data Visualization Libraries and Data Visualization
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
CanvasJS Charts
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Highcharts
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Consumer Electronics
16.7%
Higher Education
11.1%
Financial Services
11.1%
Utilities
5.6%
Professional Training & Coaching
5.6%
Other
50.0%
Computer Software
26.7%
Information Technology and Services
15.6%
Financial Services
4.4%
Higher Education
3.3%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
3.3%
Other
46.7%
Discussions
Is CanvasJS open-source?
1 Comment
VR
Commercial version of CanvasJS comes with source-code. However, CanvasJS does have free version for non-commercial use.Read more
CanvasJS Charts has no more discussions with answers
What is the use of Highcharts?
1 Comment
Official Response from Highcharts
Use Highcharts to create responsive, interactive and accessible data visualizations with minimal effort. Tons of features are included out of the box, and...Read more
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1 Comment
Official Response from Highcharts
All Highcharts products support intelligent responsiveness (where chart elements show/hide based on available space) and multi-touch gestures native to touch...Read more
What is Highcharts?
1 Comment
Official Response from Highcharts
Highcharts is a pure JavaScript charting library based on SVG that makes it easy for developers to create responsive, interactive and accessible charts. Our...Read more
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