Grafana vs Flourish
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best Data Visualization Tools (2026). Last verified June 16, 2026.
The short answer
Grafana ranks higher on Top 11 (#10 vs #11) for Analysts and data teams turning raw data into charts, dashboards, and reports. The industry standard for visualizing time-series and log data.
At a glance
| Grafana | Flourish | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #10 / The 11 Best Data Visualization Tools (2026) | #11 / The 11 Best Data Visualization Tools (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 7.4 | 7.1 |
| Best for | Time-series and observability dashboards | Narrative and journalistic visualizations |
| Pricing | $$ ($20 to $295+/mo) | $$ ($69 to $1000+/mo) |
| HQ | New York, USA | London, UK |
| Founded | 2014 | 2016 |
Grafana
The industry standard for visualizing time-series and log data.
grafana.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Data Visualization Tools (2026)
Flourish
A unique tool for public-facing, narrative data storytelling.
flourish.studioSee full entry in The 11 Best Data Visualization Tools (2026)
Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.