Vico vs WilliamChart
A data-driven comparison of two Android chart libraries: popularity, development activity, licensing and installation. Updated .
VicoExtensible chart library for Jetpack Compose and Compose Multiplatform.
WilliamChartSimple chart library.
Key differences
- WilliamChart has 1.6× as many GitHub stars as Vico (5.1K vs 3.2K).
- Vico had more development activity over the last 12 months: 521 commits vs 2.
- WilliamChart is the older project: its repository was created in 2014, Vico's in 2021.
By the numbers
- Vico
- WilliamChart
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| Metric | Vico | WilliamChart |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | 3,185 | 5,095 |
| Commits, last 12 months | 521 | 2 |
| Contributors | 30 | 4 |
| Forks | 204 | 788 |
Development activity
Commits per month to each default branch, last 12 complete months.
- Vico
- WilliamChart
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| Month | Vico | WilliamChart |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 22 | 2 |
| Nov 2025 | 40 | 0 |
| Dec 2025 | 21 | 0 |
| Jan 2026 | 78 | 0 |
| Feb 2026 | 38 | 0 |
| Mar 2026 | 72 | 0 |
| Apr 2026 | 40 | 0 |
| May 2026 | 76 | 0 |
| Jun 2026 | 77 | 0 |
| Jul 2026 | 18 | 0 |
| Aug 2026 | 24 | 0 |
| Sep 2026 | 15 | 0 |
Side by side
| Attribute | Vico | WilliamChart |
|---|---|---|
| Description | Extensible chart library for Jetpack Compose and Compose Multiplatform. | Simple chart library. |
| Category | Android chart libraries | Android chart libraries |
| License | Apache-2.0 | – |
| Language | Kotlin | Kotlin |
| Status | Active | Maintained |
| Latest release | v3.3.1 () | 3.10.1 () |
| Last commit | ||
| Repository created | ||
| Open issues | 2 | 32 |
| Install | implementation("com.patrykandpatrick.vico:compose:2.1.3") | – |
Which should you choose?
Popularity and activity are only part of the story. Consider which ecosystem you work in, the chart types and interactions you need, how much data you render, and whether the license fits your project. Both tool pages list alternatives if neither is quite right.
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Vico
Extensible chart library for Jetpack Compose and Compose Multiplatform.
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WilliamChart
Simple chart library.