Datawrapper
Create charts maps and tables
About Datawrapper
Datawrapper is a user-friendly data visualization tool founded in 2012 that enables journalists, researchers, and organizations to create charts, maps, and tables without design or coding skills. Used by over 90,000 users including The New York Times, The Guardian, and The Washington Post, Datawrapper focuses on making data visualization accessible, fast, and publication-ready. The platform emphasizes simplicity and best practices, automatically selecting appropriate chart types based on data, ensuring accessibility standards, and generating responsive visualizations that work beautifully across all devices. Datawrapper supports creating interactive line, bar, pie, scatter, and election charts, choropleth and symbol maps, locator maps for geographic context, and responsive tables that transform complex data into readable formats. The tool includes features for annotation and storytelling, custom color palettes and branding, one-click publishing to generate embed codes, and automated data updates via CSV or Google Sheets links. With a focus on newsroom workflows and editorial standards, Datawrapper ensures visualizations are not just beautiful but also accurate, accessible, and optimized for modern journalism and research communication.
β¨ Key Features
- β Easy Chart Creation - Line, bar, pie, scatter, election charts
- β Interactive Maps - Choropleth, symbol, and locator maps
- β Responsive Tables - Mobile-friendly data tables
- β No Coding Required - Intuitive interface for non-technical users
- β Automatic Chart Selection - Suggests best visualization for data
- β Accessibility Built-In - WCAG compliant visualizations
- β Custom Branding - Add logos, custom colors, and fonts
- β Annotation Tools - Add context with notes and highlights
- β Responsive Design - Works perfectly on all screen sizes
- β One-Click Publishing - Generate embed codes instantly
- β Automated Updates - Connect to live CSV or Google Sheets
- β Team Collaboration - Share and work on visualizations together
- β Version History - Track changes and revert if needed
- β Export Options - Download as PNG, PDF, or SVG
- β Custom Domains - Host on your own subdomain
- β River Tool - Create small multiple charts
- β Symbol Maps - Plot points on maps
- β Locator Maps - Show geographic context
- β Multi-Language - Create charts in any language
- β API Access - Automate chart creation and updates
βοΈ Pros & Cons
π Pros
- β No coding or design skills required
- β Unlimited visualizations on free tier
- β Responsive across all devices
- β Strong privacy protections by default
- β Extensive customization options
- β Proven adoption by major media organizations
π Cons
- β Pricing structure details not clearly outlined
- β Limited information on mobile app availability
- β Learning curve for advanced customization features
- β Dependency on external data sources for live updates
π‘ Use Cases
Data-driven storytelling in journalism
Interactive financial reporting
Government transparency and citizen engagement
Academic and research data presentation
Interactive data embedded in articles and reports
π― Who Should Use This Tool
Journalists creating data-driven stories, newsrooms publishing interactive graphics, researchers visualizing study findings, non-profits communicating impact data, marketers presenting campaign results, educators teaching with data, government agencies publishing statistics, bloggers enhancing articles with charts, and organizations needing quick, professional data visualizations without technical expertise.
π° Pricing Information
Free Plan: $0 - Unlimited charts, Datawrapper branding, basic features, public visualizations. Custom Plan: $599/month - Remove branding, custom design, password protection, team features, priority support, custom domains, advanced features. Enterprise: Custom pricing - White-label, dedicated infrastructure, SLA, training, API access, multi-team management. Academic and non-profit discounts available.
π Performance Metrics
π Security & Privacy
Datawrapper implements GDPR compliance with data processing in EU servers. Published visualizations can be public or password-protected. Data uploaded to Datawrapper stored securely with encryption. Team accounts include access controls. Regular security updates and monitoring. Option to delete data after publishing. Privacy-respecting analytics without tracking users across sites.
π Alternatives
Flourish
Tableau
Microsoft Power BI
Infogram
Google Data Studio
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