An excerpt from http://www.sitepoint.com/javascript-charting-library-main-contenders/, by Vaibhav Singhal
JavaScript charting is a crowded space with plenty of open-source and paid options, and choosing the right library for your project is not always a straightforward decision. There are many factors to consider before you can make the call.
What I’ve noticed is that more often than not, the choice always comes down to the top three or four libraries – D3.js, Highcharts, FusionCharts or Google Charts. To make your task easier, I’ve compared the top three in detail with pros, cons and live examples.
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