There are currently hundreds of JavaScript charting libraries floating around in the JavaScript sea. However, it can be highly unfortunate to commit to a charting library without comprehending its true capabilities. In this post, we are comparing FusionCharts vs. Highcharts vs. amCharts the 3 most popular JavaScript charting libraries to help you make an informed decision when implementing one for yourself.
- Comparing FusionCharts vs. HighCharts vs. amCharts
- How do BASIC Licenses compare?
- How do PRO Licenses compare?
- How do ENTERPRISE Licenses compare?

- FusionGrid
- FusionCharts
- FusionWidgets
- PowerCharts
- FusionMaps
- FusionTime
- FusionExport

- Highcharts Core
- Highcharts Stock
- Highcharts Maps
- Highcharts Gantt
- FusionMaps
- FusionTime
- FusionExport

- amCharts 5: Charts
- amCharts 5: Maps
- amCharts 5: Stock Chart
- FusionMaps
- FusionMaps
- FusionTime
- FusionExport
–>FusionCharts offers a balance of sophistication and simplicity, catering to both large software firms and individual developers, adapting to their needs as they grow.
–>FusionCharts offers flexible pricing starting at $439/year with the option to update your subscription anytime. In contrast, HighCharts and amCharts may lock you into costly long-term plans and add-ons, potentially costing more over time.
- Basic plan
$439 annually - Pro plan
$1,899 annually - Enterprise plan
$3,399 annually - Enterprise+ Plan
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- Web license
$160 / seat annually - SaaS license
$316 / seat annually - SaaS+ license
$788 / seat annually - OEM license | Quote
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- Single Website license
$594($2,025 for the support add-on) - SaaS App license
$3,960(Includes 12-months of support) - OEM license
$9,800 - Extended OEM license
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ADD- ONS
- Platinum Support:
$499/year
- Highcharts Stock:
$160/seat - Highcharts Maps:
$57/seat - Highcharts Gantt:
$33/seat - Highcharts Dashboard:
$239/seat - Python Integration:
From $48 - Priority Support:
$446.40/year
- Charts:
1 year of support for $450 - Maps:
1 year of support for $225 - Stock Chart:
1 year of support for $1,350 - Priority Support:
12 month
complimentary subscription
to amCharts
–>Highcharts relentlessly enforces pricey add-ons and may require multiple subscriptions, while FusionCharts generously boasts a solitary add-on, Platinum support, entitling you to a mere 12 months of priority assistance on any license type.
–>Choose FusionCharts for flexibility and minimal risk, with clear pricing, no long-term commitments, and no setup charges. Test it out with a free 14-day trial or schedule a personalized demonstration.
–>FusionCharts supports various tech-stacks, including Vue.js, Angular, and React, and offers backend plugins for ASP.NET, Java, and PHP, all open source. It’s a developer-centric platform.
–>FusionCharts provides 24/7 North American-based support via phone, email, or live chat through Platinum Support. Highcharts and amCharts, in contrast, offer a minimal 10-hour yearly support allotment.

- FusionGrid
- FusionCharts
- FusionWidgets
- PowerCharts
- FusionMaps
- FusionTime
- Froala Editor
- FusionExport

- Highcharts Core
- Highcharts Stock
- Highcharts Maps
- Highcharts Gantt
- FusionMaps
- FusionTime
- FusionExport
- FusionExport

- amCharts 5: Charts
- amCharts 5: Maps
- amCharts 5: Stock Chart
- FusionMaps
- FusionMaps
- FusionTime
- FusionExport
- FusionExport
- Developers: Up to 1
- Number of projects: Single
- Usage: Internal apps
- Source code: no
- Developers: up to 6
- Number of projects: Single
- Usage: Internal apps
- Source code: no
- Developers: Unlimited
- Number of projects: Single
- Usage: Internal apps
- Source code: yes
- Free Support: Community
- Priority support: Available to purchase
- Updates: Always latest version
- Support: Available to purchase
- Updates: Minor version upgrades
- FusionMaps
- Support: Available to purchase
- Updates: Minor version upgrades
- FusionMaps
ADD- ONS
- Platinum Support: $499/year
- Highcharts Stock: $160/seat
- Highcharts Maps: $57/seat
- Highcharts Gantt: $33/seat
- Highcharts Dashboard: $239/seat
- Python Integration: From $48
- Highcharts Advantage Support: $446.40/year
- amCharts 5: charts| $180
- amCharts 5: charts| $90
- amCharts 5: Stock Chart | $324
- Priority Support: $450/year
Price before add-ons:
- $439/seat annually
- $160/seat annually
- $594 one-time purchase
Price after add-ons: 1 Developer
- $938/seat annually
- $1,137/seat annually
- $2,619 one-time purchase
–>Highcharts and amCharts may not be suitable for small teams or solo developers due to their costly basic plans and additional add-on expenses. FusionCharts offers a more accessible Basic Plan with 24/7 customer support, in contrast to limited hours and varied support based on licenses from Highcharts and amCharts.

- FusionGrid
- FusionCharts
- FusionWidgets
- PowerCharts
- FusionMaps
- FusionTime
- Froala Editor
- Fusion Export

- Highcharts Core
- Highcharts Stock
- Highcharts Maps
- Highcharts Gantt
- FusionMaps
- FusionTime
- FusionExport
- FusionExport

- amCharts 5: Charts
- amCharts 5: Maps
- amCharts 5: Stock Chart
- FusionMaps
- FusionMaps
- FusionTime
- FusionExport
- FusionExport
- Developers: Up to 5
- Number of projects: Single
- Usage: Internal apps + On Prem Apps
- Source code: Yes
- Developers: Up to 6
- Number of projects: Single
- Usage: Internal apps + On Prem Apps
- Source code: Yes
- Developers: Unlimited
- Number of projects: Single
- Usage: Internal apps + On Prem Apps
- Source code: Yes
- Free Support: Professional
- Priority support: Available to purchase
- Updates: Always latest version
- Support: Available to purchase
- Updates: Minor version upgrades
- FusionMaps
- Support: Available to purchase
- Updates: Minor version upgrades
- FusionMaps
ADD- ONS
- Platinum Support: $499/year
- Highcharts Stock: $316/seat
- Highcharts Maps: $111/seat
- Highcharts Gantt: $64/seat
- Highcharts Dashboard: $478/seat
- Python Integration: From $94.8
- Highcharts Advantage Support: $446/year/year
- amCharts 5: charts| $1200
- amCharts 5: charts| $600
- amCharts 5: Stock Chart | $2160
- Priority Support: $450/year
Price before add-ons:
- 1,899/seat annually
- $316/seat annually
- $3,960 one-time purchase
Price after add-ons: Calculated for 5 Developers and 5 Dashboard seats + Priority Support
- $4,893 annually
- $6,828.50 annually
- $5,985 one-time purchase
–>amCharts offers a one-size-fits-all pricing model, potentially making you pay for unnecessary features. FusionCharts, on the other hand, provides seat counting flexibility, unlike Highcharts.

- FusionGrid
- FusionCharts
- FusionWidgets
- PowerCharts
- FusionMaps
- FusionTime
- Froala Editor
- Fusion Export

- Highcharts Core
- Highcharts Stock
- Highcharts Maps
- Highcharts Gantt
- FusionMaps
- FusionTime
- FusionExport
- FusionExport

- amCharts 5: Charts
- amCharts 5: Maps
- amCharts 5: Stock Chart
- FusionMaps
- FusionMaps
- FusionTime
- FusionExport
- FusionExport
- Developers: Up to 5
- Number of projects: Single
- Usage: Internal apps + On Prem Apps
- Source code: Yes
- Developers: Up to 6
- Number of projects: Single
- Usage: Internal apps + On Prem Apps
- Source code: Yes
- Developers: Unlimited
- Number of projects: Single
- Usage: Internal apps + On Prem Apps
- Source code: Yes
- Free Support: Professional
- Priority support: Available to purchase
- Updates: Always latest version
- Support: Available to purchase
- Updates: Minor version upgrades
- FusionMaps
- Support: Available to purchase
- Updates: Minor version upgrades
- FusionMaps
ADD- ONS
- Platinum Support:
$499/year
- Highcharts Stock:
$788/seat - Highcharts Maps:
$276/seat - Highcharts Gantt:
$158/seat - Highcharts Dashboard:
$1,173/seat - Python Integration:
From $236.4 - Priority Support:
$446/year
- amCharts 5:
Maps | $2975 - amCharts 5:
Maps | $1485 - amCharts 5:
Stock Chart | $5340 - Priority Support::
$450/year
Price before add-ons:
- $3,399 annually annually
- $3,940 annually
- $9,800 one-time purchase
Price after add-ons: Calculated for 5 Developers and 5 Dashboard seats + Priority Support
- $6,393 annually
- $14,351 annually
- $15,134 one-time purchase
–>FusionCharts’ Enterprise Plan offers cost-efficient scalability, costing less than Highcharts for a given number of seats. AmCharts has high costs for basic features and limits for OEM licenses.
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