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Recharts

Recharts is a free, open-source React chart library that builds SVG charts from composable components, for developers adding charts to React apps.

Our take: Recharts is the default choice for many React teams because charts read like the rest of the codebase: components and props.

Best forCharts in React apps
ReviewedPricing: Free
7.7 out of 105 criteria · see breakdown
Try RechartsFree, MIT license

Recharts is a free, open-source chart library for React that renders SVG charts from composable components. It suits developers adding dashboards to React apps, and it costs nothing under the MIT License.

The bottom line

A sound free pick for React dashboards with moderate data sizes.

Our score

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What it is, and why we rate it

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What it really isA free React component library for drawing SVG charts.
Our takeRecharts is the default choice for many React teams because charts read like the rest of the codebase: components and props.
The twelve chart types cover most dashboard needs, and SVG output is easy to style. The trade-off is scale. SVG can slow down with large datasets, and the 'Recharts slow' related search suggests developers run into that limit. If you render thousands of points, test before you commit.
Why we rate itIt gives React developers twelve chart types through a component API at no cost.
The catchReact only, and SVG rendering can lag with very large datasets.

Best / not good for

Best for
  • React dashboards and admin panels
  • Teams that want charts as JSX
  • Projects that need free, permissive licensing
Not good for
  • Non-React front ends
  • Charts with very large point counts
  • Non-developers who want a no-code chart tool
Trade-offs

Friction report

Trade-offs to know before signing up.

  1. Time to value
    Fast for React developers: install from npm and render a first chart in minutes.
  2. Scale breakpoint
    Performance with very large datasets, where canvas-based libraries may cope better.
  3. Walled garden
    Low: open source and MIT-licensed, but tied to React.
Still a fit?
If none of these block you, start on the free plan.
Try Recharts

Chart types in Recharts 3.10.1

GroupComponents
CartesianLineChart, BarChart, AreaChart, ComposedChart, ScatterChart
CircularPieChart, RadarChart, RadialBarChart, SunburstChart
Flow and hierarchyFunnelChart, Treemap, Sankey
HelpersResponsiveContainer, Tooltip, Legend, Brush, ReferenceLine, ErrorBar

From the Recharts API docs, checked 4 October 2026. Recharts is free under the MIT License with no paid tier.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Recharts in React?

Recharts is a charting library for React. You describe a chart with React components such as BarChart, XAxis and Tooltip, and Recharts renders it as SVG using parts of D3 behind the scenes.

Is Recharts free?

Yes. Recharts is open source under the MIT License and has no paid plan. You install it from npm with npm install recharts (checked 4 October 2026).

Is Recharts easy to learn?

For developers who already know React, yes. Charts are written as JSX components with props, so there is little new syntax. Developers new to React will need to learn React first.

What is the difference between Chart.js and Recharts?

Chart.js draws charts on an HTML5 canvas and works with any JavaScript framework, including React through a wrapper. Recharts renders SVG and is built only for React. Both are free under the MIT License.

What chart types does Recharts support?

Version 3.10.1 lists area, bar, line, composed, pie, radar, radial bar, scatter, funnel, treemap, Sankey and sunburst charts in its API docs (checked 4 October 2026).

What are some good alternatives to Recharts?

For another code library, Chart.js is the usual comparison. For charts without code, Datawrapper is a hosted option, and Grafana suits monitoring dashboards. The right pick depends on whether you need a library inside your app or a finished tool.

Recharts alternatives

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Sources checked October 4, 2026: Recharts documentation, Recharts API reference, Recharts on GitHub, Chart.js documentation.

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