# Gadfly.jl vs Plots.jl

## Key differences

- Plots.jl and Gadfly.jl have a similar number of GitHub stars (2K vs 1.9K).
- Plots.jl had more development activity over the last 12 months: 89 commits vs 0.
- Gadfly.jl is the older project: its repository was created in 2012, Plots.jl's in 2015.
- Gadfly.jl has had no commits since Jun 9, 2025.

| | Gadfly.jl | Plots.jl |
|---|---|---|
| Description | Statistical graphics for Julia based on the grammar of graphics. | Plotting meta-package for Julia with a single API over multiple backends. |
| GitHub stars | 1,927 | 1,952 |
| Commits (12 months) | 0 | 89 |
| Contributors | 100 | 244 |
| License | Other | – |
| Language | Julia | Julia |
| Status | Inactive | Active |
| Install | `julia -e 'using Pkg; Pkg.add("Gadfly")'` | `julia -e 'using Pkg; Pkg.add("Plots")'` |

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