Datawrapper vs RAWGraphs
Datawrapper and RAWGraphs both turn spreadsheet data into charts without code. Datawrapper is built for publishing, RAWGraphs for unusual chart types and design work.
RAWGraphs
Open-source tool for complex charts, right in your browser.
Use Datawrapper for clean, interactive charts and maps you will publish on a website. Use RAWGraphs for unusual charts you want to polish in Figma or Illustrator.
Side by side
| Datawrapper | RAWGraphs | |
|---|---|---|
| Chart types | Bar, line, maps, tables and more | Alluvial, beeswarm, sunburst and other advanced types |
| Output | Interactive, responsive embeds | SVG and PNG for design tools |
| Maps | Yes, choropleth and symbol maps | No |
| Data privacy | Data stored on Datawrapper | Data stays in your browser |
| Open source | No | Yes |
| Category | Data & Charts | Data & Charts |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Account | Not required | Not required |
| Works locally | No | Yes |
| Open source | No | Yes |
| Mobile friendly | No | No |
Choose Datawrapper if
You publish interactive charts and maps.
Choose RAWGraphs if
You need unusual charts as SVG.
Datawrapper pros and cons
- Very easy, guided workflow
- Professional results
- Good accessibility defaults
- Saving and publishing charts needs a free account
- Fewer custom options than design tools
RAWGraphs pros and cons
- Charts other tools cannot make
- Private, nothing is uploaded
- Open source
- Charts often need finishing in a design tool
- Learning curve for complex types
Datawrapper vs RAWGraphs FAQ
Is Datawrapper better than RAWGraphs?
Use Datawrapper for clean, interactive charts and maps you will publish on a website. Use RAWGraphs for unusual charts you want to polish in Figma or Illustrator.
Are Datawrapper and RAWGraphs free?
You can start creating charts without signing up. A free account is needed to save, publish and embed them. RAWGraphs is free, open source and works without an account.
Do Datawrapper and RAWGraphs need an account?
No. Datawrapper works without signing up, so you can open datawrapper.de and start using it right away. No. RAWGraphs works without signing up, so you can open app.rawgraphs.io and start using it right away.