RAWGraphs vs AECharts (2026)
RAWGraphs is for static SVG export to Illustrator or print. AECharts is for animated video. They don't overlap.
RAWGraphs exports static SVG and PNG — no animation, no video, on any plan. It is designed as a bridge between spreadsheets and vector editors like Illustrator and Figma. You load data, map it to a chart, export SVG, then finish the chart in your design tool.
AECharts exports animated 1080p MP4 in ~5 seconds. Its chart set is smaller — bar, line, pie, stacked bar, bar race — all optimised for animation. It has no SVG export and is not designed for print.
If you need animated chart videos for social media or presentations, RAWGraphs cannot do this. If you need static SVG for print, editorial, or unusual chart types like alluvial diagrams, RAWGraphs is the better tool — and it's free.
Use RAWGraphs when
- You need an unusual chart type — alluvial, voronoi treemap, bump chart, arc diagram
- You are producing static charts for print, editorial, or academic publication
- You need SVG output to refine in Illustrator or Figma
- Data privacy is a concern — everything processes client-side, nothing uploaded
- You need a free tool
Use AECharts when
- You need animated chart videos — bars grow to values, lines trace over time
- You're publishing to LinkedIn, Reels, TikTok, or YouTube Shorts
- You need 9:16, 1:1, or 16:9 format presets
- You want a finished export, not an SVG to refine elsewhere
Feature comparison
Based on our checks, last verified March 2026.
| Feature | RAWGraphs | AECharts |
|---|---|---|
| Output format | SVG, PNG — static only | MP4 (1080p), PNG |
| Animation | None | Yes — all chart types |
| Video export | Not available on any plan | 1080p MP4, ~5 seconds |
| Designed for | Print, editorial, Illustrator/Figma handoff | Social media, presentations, video |
| Social format presets | No | 9:16, 1:1, 16:9 built in |
| Chart types | ~30 incl. alluvial, voronoi, bump chart, arc diagram | Focused set optimised for animation |
| Excel (.xlsx) import | No — CSV only | Yes |
| Finish in the tool | No — SVG exported to Illustrator or Figma for finishing | Yes — export is the final output |
| Price | Free, open source (Apache 2.0) | $19/month |
FAQ
Export your first animated chart video
Paste your data, pick a template, and get a 1080p MP4 in seconds. No setup, no code.
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