# CanvasJS Charts, Microsoft Power BI Embedded vs Chart.Js Comparison

| | CanvasJS Charts | Microsoft Power BI Embedded | Chart.Js | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 18 | 109 | 123 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (61.1% of reviews) | Mid-Market (40.6% of reviews) | Small-Business (60.0% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### CanvasJS Charts

**Not enough data**

### Microsoft Power BI Embedded

Pros:
- Ease of Use (2 reviews)
- Business Improvement (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Learning Curve (2 reviews)
- Learning Difficulty (2 reviews)

### Chart.Js

Pros:
- API Usability (1 reviews)
- Charting (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Limited Features (1 reviews)
- Performance Issues (1 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | CanvasJS Charts | Microsoft Power BI Embedded | Chart.Js | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.0 (12 reviews) | 8.9 (85 reviews) | 8.6 (101 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.8 (12 reviews) | 8.2 (86 reviews) | 8.9 (102 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | Not enough data | 8.0 (31 reviews) | 8.8 (22 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.7 (5 reviews) | 8.1 (25 reviews) | 8.2 (18 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.3 (9 reviews) | 8.5 (76 reviews) | 8.5 (87 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | Not enough data | 8.2 (25 reviews) | 7.8 (19 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 10.0 (11 reviews) | 8.4 (85 reviews) | 9.2 (102 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### CanvasJS Charts

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Microsoft Power BI Embedded

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Chart.Js

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Business Intelligence

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **CanvasJS Charts** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Power BI Embedded** | 8.8/10 | 68 |
| **Chart.Js** | 8.6/10 | 77 |

#### Reports

| Feature | CanvasJS Charts | Microsoft Power BI Embedded | Chart.Js | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reports Interface** | 7.2 (6 reviews) | 9.1 (68 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.3 (57 reviews) | 
| **Steps to Answer** | 7.5 (6 reviews) | 8.4 (61 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.1 (48 reviews) | 
| **Graphs and Charts** | 7.9 (8 reviews) | 9.4 (63 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.1 (70 reviews) | 
| **Score Cards** | 7.0 (5 reviews) | 8.8 (59 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.7 (49 reviews) | 
| **Dashboards** | 7.5 (6 reviews) | 9.3 (64 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.0 (57 reviews) | 

#### Self Service 

| Feature | CanvasJS Charts | Microsoft Power BI Embedded | Chart.Js | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Calculated Fields** | 7.3 (8 reviews) | 8.9 (63 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Data Column Filtering** | 7.0 (5 reviews) | 8.8 (64 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Data Discovery** | 6.7 (5 reviews) | 8.7 (62 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Search** | 7.2 (6 reviews) | 8.4 (53 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Collaboration / Workflow** | 7.3 (5 reviews) | 8.4 (62 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Automodeling** | 6.9 (6 reviews) | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

#### Advanced Analytics

| Feature | CanvasJS Charts | Microsoft Power BI Embedded | Chart.Js | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Predictive Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Visualization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Big Data Services** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Building Reports

| Feature | CanvasJS Charts | Microsoft Power BI Embedded | Chart.Js | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Transformation** | Not enough data | 8.8 (44 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Modeling** | Not enough data | 8.6 (47 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **WYSIWYG Report Design** | Not enough data | 8.4 (41 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Integration APIs** | Not enough data | 8.5 (42 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | CanvasJS Charts | Microsoft Power BI Embedded | Chart.Js | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Mobile User Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customization ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Internationalization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Sandbox / Test Environments** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Performance and Reliability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Breadth of Partner Applications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Data Visualization

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **CanvasJS Charts** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Power BI Embedded** | N/A | N/A |
| **Chart.Js** | 8.4/10 | 77 |

#### Reports

| Feature | CanvasJS Charts | Microsoft Power BI Embedded | Chart.Js | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reports Interface** | 7.2 (6 reviews) | 9.1 (68 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.3 (57 reviews) | 
| **Steps to Answer** | 7.5 (6 reviews) | 8.4 (61 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.1 (48 reviews) | 
| **Graphs and Charts** | 7.9 (8 reviews) | 9.4 (63 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.1 (70 reviews) | 
| **Score Cards** | 7.0 (5 reviews) | 8.8 (59 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.7 (49 reviews) | 
| **Dashboards** | 7.5 (6 reviews) | 9.3 (64 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.0 (57 reviews) | 

#### Reports

| Feature | CanvasJS Charts | Microsoft Power BI Embedded | Chart.Js | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reports Interface** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (26 reviews) | 
| **Share Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.7 (25 reviews) | 
| **Steps to Answer** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (24 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | CanvasJS Charts | Microsoft Power BI Embedded | Chart.Js | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Visualization

| Feature | CanvasJS Charts | Microsoft Power BI Embedded | Chart.Js | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Graphs and Charts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.5 (30 reviews) | 
| **Score Cards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (25 reviews) | 
| **Dashboards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (25 reviews) | 
| **Formats** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (27 reviews) | 

#### Data Updates

| Feature | CanvasJS Charts | Microsoft Power BI Embedded | Chart.Js | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Historical Snapshots** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (18 reviews) | 
| **Real-Time Updating** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (28 reviews) | 

#### Collaboration

| Feature | CanvasJS Charts | Microsoft Power BI Embedded | Chart.Js | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (24 reviews) | 
| **Co-Editing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.2 (19 reviews) | 
| **Devices** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (28 reviews) | 

#### Data Updates

| Feature | CanvasJS Charts | Microsoft Power BI Embedded | Chart.Js | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Historical Snapshots** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.6 (43 reviews) | 
| **Real-Time Updating** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (56 reviews) | 
| **Email Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (43 reviews) | 

### Embedded Business Intelligence

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **CanvasJS Charts** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Power BI Embedded** | 8.8/10 | 68 |
| **Chart.Js** | N/A | N/A |

#### Reports

| Feature | CanvasJS Charts | Microsoft Power BI Embedded | Chart.Js | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reports Interface** | 7.2 (6 reviews) | 9.1 (68 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.3 (57 reviews) | 
| **Steps to Answer** | 7.5 (6 reviews) | 8.4 (61 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.1 (48 reviews) | 
| **Graphs and Charts** | 7.9 (8 reviews) | 9.4 (63 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.1 (70 reviews) | 
| **Score Cards** | 7.0 (5 reviews) | 8.8 (59 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.7 (49 reviews) | 
| **Dashboards** | 7.5 (6 reviews) | 9.3 (64 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.0 (57 reviews) | 

#### Self Service 

| Feature | CanvasJS Charts | Microsoft Power BI Embedded | Chart.Js | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Calculated Fields** | 7.3 (8 reviews) | 8.9 (63 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Data Column Filtering** | 7.0 (5 reviews) | 8.8 (64 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Data Discovery** | 6.7 (5 reviews) | 8.7 (62 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Search** | 7.2 (6 reviews) | 8.4 (53 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Collaboration / Workflow** | 7.3 (5 reviews) | 8.4 (62 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Automodeling** | 6.9 (6 reviews) | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

#### Building Reports

| Feature | CanvasJS Charts | Microsoft Power BI Embedded | Chart.Js | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Transformation** | Not enough data | 8.8 (44 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Modeling** | Not enough data | 8.6 (47 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **WYSIWYG Report Design** | Not enough data | 8.4 (41 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Integration APIs** | Not enough data | 8.5 (42 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 

### JavaScript Web Frameworks

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **CanvasJS Charts** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Power BI Embedded** | N/A | N/A |
| **Chart.Js** | 8.7/10 | 52 |

#### JavaScript Frameworks

| Feature | CanvasJS Charts | Microsoft Power BI Embedded | Chart.Js | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Libraries** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (44 reviews) | 
| **Community** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (42 reviews) | 
| **Widgets** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (42 reviews) | 
| **Browser Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (48 reviews) | 
| **Graphical Visualization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (48 reviews) | 
| **Mobile Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (42 reviews) | 

### Data Visualization Libraries

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **CanvasJS Charts** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Power BI Embedded** | N/A | N/A |
| **Chart.Js** | 8.9/10 | 22 |

#### Charts

| Feature | CanvasJS Charts | Microsoft Power BI Embedded | Chart.Js | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Chart Options** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (22 reviews) | 
| **Interactive** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (22 reviews) | 
| **Time Series** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (18 reviews) | 
| **Export** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (20 reviews) | 

#### Documentation

| Feature | CanvasJS Charts | Microsoft Power BI Embedded | Chart.Js | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Documentation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (21 reviews) | 

#### Mobile

| Feature | CanvasJS Charts | Microsoft Power BI Embedded | Chart.Js | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Mobile** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (21 reviews) | 

#### Web Frameworks

| Feature | CanvasJS Charts | Microsoft Power BI Embedded | Chart.Js | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Web Frameworks** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (21 reviews) | 

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## Categories

**Unique to CanvasJS Charts (2):** [JavaScript Web Frameworks](https://www.g2.com/categories/javascript-web-frameworks), [Embedded Business Intelligence Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/embedded-business-intelligence)

**Unique to Microsoft Power BI Embedded (1):** [Embedded Business Intelligence Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/embedded-business-intelligence)

**Unique to Chart.Js (3):** [JavaScript Web Frameworks](https://www.g2.com/categories/javascript-web-frameworks), [Data Visualization Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/data-visualization-tools), [Data Visualization Libraries Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/data-visualization-libraries)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | CanvasJS Charts | Microsoft Power BI Embedded | Chart.Js | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 61.1% | 23.6% | 60.0% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 22.2% | 40.6% | 33.3% | 
| **Enterprise** | 16.7% | 35.8% | 6.7% | 

### By Industry

#### CanvasJS Charts

- **Consumer Electronics:** 16.7%
- **Higher Education:** 11.1%
- **Financial Services:** 11.1%
- **Utilities:** 5.6%
- **Professional Training & Coaching:** 5.6%
- **Online Media:** 5.6%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 5.6%
- **Internet:** 5.6%
- **Education Management:** 5.6%
- **Computer Software:** 5.6%
- **Other:** 22.2%

#### Microsoft Power BI Embedded

- **Information Technology and Services:** 17.9%
- **Computer Software:** 6.6%
- **Education Management:** 5.7%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 4.7%
- **Banking:** 3.8%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 2.8%
- **Insurance:** 2.8%
- **Oil & Energy:** 2.8%
- **Higher Education:** 2.8%
- **Financial Services:** 2.8%
- **Other:** 47.2%

#### Chart.Js

- **Computer Software:** 40.0%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 23.3%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 2.5%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 2.5%
- **Automotive:** 2.5%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 1.7%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 1.7%
- **Information Services:** 1.7%
- **Oil & Energy:** 1.7%
- **Program Development:** 1.7%
- **Other:** 20.8%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to CanvasJS Charts

- [Google Chart Tools](https://www.g2.com/products/google-chart-tools/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (513 reviews)
- [Essential Studio](https://www.g2.com/products/essential-studio/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (714 reviews)
- [Tableau](https://www.g2.com/products/tableau/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (3651 reviews)
- [Looker](https://www.g2.com/products/looker/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1643 reviews)
- [Sisense](https://www.g2.com/products/sisense/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (1059 reviews)
- [Domo](https://www.g2.com/products/domo/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (1005 reviews)
- [Qlik Sense](https://www.g2.com/products/qlik-sense/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (928 reviews)
- [Amazon QuickSight](https://www.g2.com/products/amazon-quicksight/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (692 reviews)
- [Strategy One (formerly MicroStrategy ONE)](https://www.g2.com/products/strategy-one-formerly-microstrategy-one/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (600 reviews)
- [GoodData.AI](https://www.g2.com/products/gooddata-ai/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (596 reviews)

### Alternatives to Microsoft Power BI Embedded

- [Looker](https://www.g2.com/products/looker/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1643 reviews)
- [Sisense](https://www.g2.com/products/sisense/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (1059 reviews)
- [Tableau](https://www.g2.com/products/tableau/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (3651 reviews)
- [Qlik Sense](https://www.g2.com/products/qlik-sense/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (928 reviews)
- [Amazon QuickSight](https://www.g2.com/products/amazon-quicksight/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (692 reviews)
- [Logi Symphony](https://www.g2.com/products/logi-symphony/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (421 reviews)
- [Domo](https://www.g2.com/products/domo/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (1005 reviews)
- [GoodData.AI](https://www.g2.com/products/gooddata-ai/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (596 reviews)
- [Strategy One (formerly MicroStrategy ONE)](https://www.g2.com/products/strategy-one-formerly-microstrategy-one/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (600 reviews)
- [IBM Cognos Analytics](https://www.g2.com/products/ibm-cognos-analytics/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (461 reviews)

### Alternatives to Chart.Js

- [Highcharts](https://www.g2.com/products/highcharts/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (95 reviews)
- [Essential Studio](https://www.g2.com/products/essential-studio/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (714 reviews)
- [FusionCharts](https://www.g2.com/products/fusioncharts/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (35 reviews)
- [amCharts](https://www.g2.com/products/amcharts/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (13 reviews)
- [DevExpress](https://www.g2.com/products/devexpress/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (116 reviews)
- [Data Studio](https://www.g2.com/products/data-studio/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (475 reviews)
- [Google Chart Tools](https://www.g2.com/products/google-chart-tools/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (513 reviews)
- [Elastic Stack](https://www.g2.com/products/elastic-stack/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (103 reviews)
- [Looker](https://www.g2.com/products/looker/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1643 reviews)
- [Canva](https://www.g2.com/products/canva/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (7495 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### CanvasJS Charts

- Title: [Is CanvasJS open-source?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-canvasjs-open-source) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Commercial version of CanvasJS comes with source-code. However, CanvasJS does have free version for non-commercial use."

### Microsoft Power BI Embedded

- Title: [What is the difference between Power BI and Power BI embedded?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-difference-between-power-bi-and-power-bi-embedded) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Power BI is for folks who want to create and analyze reports directly in the Power BI service. It's user-friendly and great for in-house data visualization...."

### Chart.Js

- Title: [Should we need to purchase license for commercial usage?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/33416-should-we-need-to-purchase-license-for-commercial-usage) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Not Required,Chart.js is open source and available under the MIT license."
- Title: [How many chart types does chart JS have?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-many-chart-types-does-chart-js-have) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "8"
- Title: [Is Chart JS free to use?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-chart-js-free-to-use) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Yes its a free open source tool "

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/canvasjs-charts-vs-microsoft-power-bi-embedded-vs-chart-js)