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Apache ECharts

Apache ECharts is a free, open-source JavaScript charting library for developers building interactive web charts and dashboards.

Our take: ECharts gives developers a commercial-grade charting toolkit at no cost.

Best forLarge-data web charts
ReviewedPricing: Free
7.9 out of 105 criteria · see breakdown
Try ApacheFree (Apache License 2.0)

Apache ECharts is a free, open-source JavaScript library for building interactive charts in web apps and dashboards. It is aimed at developers, offers 20+ chart types with Canvas or SVG rendering, and costs nothing under the Apache License 2.0. The current version is 6.1.0, released in May 2026.

The bottom line

A top free choice for developers who need many chart types or large datasets; not a tool for non-coders.

Our score

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What it is, and why we rate it

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What it really isA free JavaScript library for drawing interactive charts in web pages and apps.
Our takeECharts gives developers a commercial-grade charting toolkit at no cost.
The chart range, large-data rendering and built-in accessibility features stand out, and the Apache 2.0 license removes the licensing worry that comes with some paid libraries. The cost is time: charts are built from detailed option objects, and help comes from docs and the community rather than a vendor.
Why we rate itWide chart coverage, large-data performance and accessibility at zero cost under a permissive license.
The catchCode-only setup and community support.

Best / not good for

Best for
  • Developers building data dashboards
  • Apps with large or streaming datasets
  • Teams avoiding per-seat chart licenses
Not good for
  • Non-developers
  • Teams needing a vendor support contract
  • Simple one-off charts for articles
Trade-offs

Friction report

Trade-offs to know before signing up.

  1. Time to value
    Quick for a basic chart from the examples; complex dashboards take longer to configure.
  2. Scale breakpoint
    No pricing breakpoint; performance tuning matters at very large data sizes.
  3. Walled garden
    None: open source, framework-agnostic, standard npm package.
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Apache ECharts cost and license

OptionPriceLicenseHow to get it
Apache ECharts 6.1.0$0Apache License 2.0npm install echarts, CDN, or download from echarts.apache.org

From the Apache ECharts download page and GitHub releases, checked 4 October 2026. No paid edition exists.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Apache ECharts free?

Yes. Apache ECharts is open source under the Apache License 2.0, so you can use it free in personal and commercial projects. There is no paid edition (checked 4 October 2026).

What is the latest version of Apache ECharts?

Version 6.1.0, released in May 2026 on GitHub and npm (checked 4 October 2026).

How do I install Apache ECharts?

Run npm install echarts, load it from a CDN such as jsDelivr, or download builds from the official download page. A custom build tool lets you include only the chart types you need.

Can I use Apache ECharts with React or Vue?

Yes. ECharts is plain JavaScript, so it runs in any framework. Popular wrappers such as echarts-for-react are maintained by the community, not by the Apache project.

Does Apache ECharts support SVG?

Yes. ECharts can render with either Canvas or SVG, and you can switch renderers. It also supports server-side rendering on Node.

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Sources checked October 4, 2026: Apache ECharts homepage, Apache ECharts features, Apache ECharts download, Apache ECharts on GitHub.

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Tags

#JavaScript#DataVisualization#OpenSource#Charts

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