21 Essential Data Visualization Tools Presented by: Shahab Helmi Spring 2017
1. Google Charts
General Format Two main components: data options
Data Format Data table Dynamic data sources: SQL queries can be sent to the desired data source Or the data table can be manipulated using java-script
Options
Chart Types https://developers.google.com/chart/interactive/docs/gallery
Maps You can visualize data on google maps (map mode and earth mode)
More … Supports dual-axis charts
Dashboards (Multiple Charts) https://developers.google.com/chart/interactive/docs/gallery/controls
HighCharts
Features Free for personal websites JavaScript-based Data type: JSON Different templates Interactive Dynamic charts Examples
Chart Types Line charts Area charts Columns and bars Pie charts Scatter plots Combinations Dynamic charts Gauges Heat maps and tree maps …
Microsoft Excel: Power Map
D3.JS
SVG HTML CSS JSON Examples: https://bl.ocks.org/mbostock/4062045
Dygraphs
Time-series visualization for websites JavaScript-based Handles huge datasets Examples
leaflet.js
Polymaps SVG files JavaScript Showing data on the map Free Slow! Examples
RawGraphs Workflow: Open source Copy and paste your data (csv, copy paste from spreadsheets) Choose chart type Customize Export Open source Code is available on github
Tableau Public