Plotly vs Grafana
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of Tableau vs Microsoft Power BI vs Looker: 11 Best Data Visualization Tools 2026. Last verified June 16, 2026.
The short answer
Plotly ranks higher on Top 11 (#9 vs #10) for Analysts and data teams turning raw data into charts, dashboards, and reports. Unrivaled control for complex, code-based visualizations.
At a glance
| Plotly | Grafana | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #9 / Tableau vs Microsoft Power BI vs Looker: 11 Best Data Visualization Tools 2026 | #10 / Tableau vs Microsoft Power BI vs Looker: 11 Best Data Visualization Tools 2026 |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 7.6 | 7.4 |
| Best for | Code-based scientific and custom charts | Time-series and observability dashboards |
| Pricing | $$$ (Custom for Dash) | $$ ($20 to $295+/mo) |
| HQ | Montreal, Canada | New York, USA |
| Founded | 2013 | 2014 |
Plotly
Unrivaled control for complex, code-based visualizations.
plotly.comSee full entry in Tableau vs Microsoft Power BI vs Looker: 11 Best Data Visualization Tools 2026
Grafana
The industry standard for visualizing time-series and log data.
grafana.comSee full entry in Tableau vs Microsoft Power BI vs Looker: 11 Best Data Visualization Tools 2026
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