Shortlist by what you need
Start here if you know why you are leaving Plotly.
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ChartBrickMost similar to Plotly in what it does, its category and its price.
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Julius AIHas a free plan, rated 4.3 out of 5. Plotly has none.
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FusionChartsFrom $158.25/mo, the lowest starting price here.
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GraphyRated 4.0 out of 5 in our review, against 3.8 for Plotly.
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At a glance
Green means better than Plotly, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 PlotlyBaseline | 3.8 | Not listed | No | Plotly Studio does agentic data analysis - an LLM builds real Plotly charts and Dash apps, backs every step with visible code, and asks when something's ambiguous. | |
| ChartBrick | 3.4−0.4 | Free | YesPlotly has none | Connect your data and AI picks the best chart type automatically - no manual chart selection, with 20+ types and auto-updating live visualizations. | vs Plotly |
 Metabase | 3.8Same | Free | YesPlotly has none | Metabase AI answers natural-language questions on every tier - including the free, self-hosted open-source edition - with inspectable, verifiable queries. | vs Plotly |
| Graphy | 4.0+0.2 | Free | YesPlotly has none | An AI graph maker that turns raw data into interactive, shareable charts. | vs Plotly |
| Julius AI | 4.3+0.5 | $16/mo | YesPlotly has none | Chat directly with an uploaded spreadsheet or CSV file | vs Plotly |
 ChartGPT | 3.0−0.8 | Free | YesPlotly has none | Describe the chart you want in plain English, get it back instantly - customize type, colors, titles, and legends, no charting library or syntax to learn. | vs Plotly |
 RATH | 4.0+0.2 | Free | YesPlotly has none | Open-source, automated exploratory analysis from Kanaries | vs Plotly |
| FusionCharts | 3.5−0.3 | $158.25/mo | No | JavaScript charting library for web and mobile apps, with Ask FusionDev AI as a documentation and code assistant. | vs Plotly |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches Plotly.
ChartBrick
3.4Free
vs Plotly−0.4Free plan
Connect your data and AI picks the best chart type automatically - no manual chart selection, with 20+ types and auto-updating live visualizations.
- AI automatically selects the best chart type for your data
- 20+ supported chart types
- Broad data source connectivity (Notion, Airtable, SQL databases, APIs)
Removes the chart-selection guesswork for non-specialists
Paid tier pricing isn't detailed on the homepage
Metabase
3.8Free
vs PlotlySameFree plan
Metabase AI answers natural-language questions on every tier - including the free, self-hosted open-source edition - with inspectable, verifiable queries.
- Metabase AI - natural-language querying on every tier, including free
- AI-guided exploration with drill-through root-cause analysis
- MCP server integration for broader AI workflows
AI querying available even on the free, self-hosted open-source tier
Pro and Enterprise tier pricing isn't shown on the landing page
Graphy
4.0Free
vs Plotly+0.2Free plan
An AI graph maker that turns raw data into interactive, shareable charts.
- AI suggests chart types based on the structure of uploaded data
- Automated chart generation from spreadsheets, CSVs, and connected data sources
- Interactive, embeddable visualizations for sharing outside the platform
AI chart-type suggestions cut down manual formatting decisions for common data shapes
Less suited to statistical or scientific analysis than dedicated BI tools
Julius AI
4.3$16/mo
vs Plotly+0.5Free plan
Chat directly with an uploaded spreadsheet or CSV file.
- Direct upload and chat with spreadsheet or CSV files
- No database connection setup required
- Visible underlying code alongside generated results
No database setup required, works directly with uploaded files
Less suited to live, continuously updating data sources than database-connected tools
ChartGPT
3.0Free
vs Plotly−0.8Free plan
Describe the chart you want in plain English, get it back instantly - customize type, colors, titles, and legends, no charting library or syntax to learn.
- Natural language description to chart generation
- Customizable chart type, colors, titles, and legends
- Pre-configured example prompts for guidance
Removes the need to learn a charting library or syntax
Specific pricing and underlying model aren't disclosed
RATH
4.0Free
vs Plotly+0.2Free plan
Open-source, automated exploratory analysis from Kanaries.
- Automated exploratory data analysis and visualization discovery
- Open-source, self-hostable foundation
- Algorithmic pattern detection across variable combinations
Open-source licensing avoids vendor lock-in
Smaller community and support resources than major commercial BI platforms
FusionCharts
3.5$158.25/mo
vs Plotly−0.3
JavaScript charting library for web and mobile apps, with Ask FusionDev AI as a documentation and code assistant.
- 100+ chart types for web and mobile applications
- Support for React, Angular, Vue and other frameworks
- Separate Time, Grid and Maps components
Mature commercial charting library with broad framework support
AI is limited to a documentation and code assistant
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is Plotly free?
Plotly does not list a free plan. Check its pricing page for current plans.
What is the best free alternative to Plotly?
Julius AI is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (4.3 out of 5). Other free options: Graphy, RATH, Metabase.
What is the cheapest alternative to Plotly?
Among paid plans, Julius AI has the lowest starting price (from $16/mo). If you need it free, start with Julius AI.
How did you pick these alternatives?
We match tools on what they do, their category and their price, using the details in our directory. Ratings come from our reviews and reader reviews.