Plotly
What it is
Plotly provides tools for creating interactive charts, dashboards, and data applications, from open-source graphing libraries to hosted and self-hosted platforms. Its Python and JavaScript libraries support more than 70 chart types. Data connections include Snowflake, Databricks, BigQuery, PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, MotherDuck, Oracle, CSV, and sources accessible through Python. Plotly Studio runs locally as a desktop app and can deploy to Plotly Cloud; Dash Enterprise is self-hosted and can run on premises to keep data within an organization's network. Dashboards support scheduled refresh and embedding. The Free plan is free and includes one creator seat, three private viewers, one Dash or Plotly Studio app, and 10 trial credits without a credit card. It does not allow invitations to additional Creators or Viewers. Pro is $29 a month per Creator seat, with 30 monthly credits, 10 private viewers, and unlimited apps. Additional Plotly credits cost $1 each; credit-powered features stop when credits run out, while published apps continue running.
For and against
For
- Python and JavaScript libraries offer 70+ chart types
- Connects to databases, CSV, and Python-accessible sources
- Free plan includes one app and 10 trial credits
- Published apps continue running after credits run out
Against
- Free plan limits access to three private viewers
- Free plan does not allow additional Creator or Viewer invitations
- Pro costs $29 a month per Creator seat
- Additional Plotly credits cost $1 each
The verdict
Plotly spans charting libraries, hosted apps, and self-hosted deployment, with support for many data sources. Check the Free plan's viewer and invitation limits, and note that credit-powered features stop when credits are exhausted.
Who it suits
Plotly suits people building interactive charts, dashboards, and data applications, including teams connecting to varied data systems. Its self-hosted Dash Enterprise option is for organizations seeking to keep data within their network.
Plans and prices
Free
1 creator seat · 3 private viewers · 1 Dash or Plotly Studio app · 10 Plotly credits trial
Read 28 Sep 2026 · plotly.com
Pro
30 Plotly credits monthly · 1 creator seat · 10 private viewers · Unlimited apps
Read 20 Sep 2026 · plotly.com
Enterprise
Unlimited apps · Flexible creator seats · Flexible private viewers
Read 28 Sep 2026 · plotly.com
Pro Monthly
Read 28 Sep 2026 · plotly.com
Pro Annual
Read 28 Sep 2026 · plotly.com
On the record
- Additional credit cost
- Additional Plotly credits cost $1 each.plotly.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- App publishing
- Plotly Cloud supports drag-and-drop, MCP, or CLI deployment without infrastructure setup.plotly.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- Cancellation policy
- Subscriptions can be canceled without penalties or cancellation fees.plotly.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- Company focus
- Plotly builds enterprise platforms and open-source frameworks for internal apps and analytics.plotly.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- Credit exhaustion
- Credit-powered features stop when credits run out, but published apps continue running.plotly.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- Dashboard type
- interactiveplotly.com · read 20 Sep 2026
- Data connections
- Connectors are available for Snowflake, Databricks, BigQuery, and Postgres, plus Python-accessible sources.plotly.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- Data sources
- Snowflake,Databricks,BigQuery,PostgreSQL,MySQL,SQL Server,MotherDuck,Oracle,CSV,and anything Python can connect toplotly.com · read 20 Sep 2026
- Embedded dashboards
- Yesplotly.com · read 20 Sep 2026
- Embedding support
- Enterprise plans include Dash Design Kit and Secure Embedding.plotly.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- Enterprise certifications
- Enterprise is SOC II certified and ISO 27001, 27701, and 42001 certified.plotly.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- Enterprise deployment
- Dash Enterprise is self-hosted, on-premises, and designed to keep data within the organization's network.plotly.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- Free plan limits
- The Free plan includes 3 private viewers and 1 Dash or Plotly Studio app.plotly.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- Free team access
- The Free plan does not allow inviting other Creators or Viewers.plotly.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- Free trial credits
- The Free plan includes a 10-credit trial and requires no credit card.plotly.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- Graphing support
- Plotly's open-source graphing library supports Python and JavaScript with 70+ chart types.plotly.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- Open-source license
- plotly.py, plotly.js, and Dash are MIT-licensed.plotly.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- Platform
- web_and_desktopplotly.com · read 20 Sep 2026
