roughViz
The premium Open Source alternative to Highcharts
🎯 Best for:Developers seeking a non-corporate, informal aesthetic for data presentation.
What is roughViz?
Replaces standard D3 or Chart.js visualizations with hand-drawn, sketchy styles for unique storytelling. Built on D3.js and Rough.js to render SVG-based charts that mimic whiteboard drawings.
Tech Stack
JavaScriptData Visualization
Why roughViz?
- • Unique hand-drawn aesthetic
- • D3.js underlying flexibility
- • Zero cost for commercial use
Limitations
- • Limited chart types
- • No built-in animation engine
- • SVG-only rendering
3/5/2026
Last Update
236
Forks
13
Issues
MIT
License
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on Highcharts)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
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