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JFreeChart

2D chart library for Java applications using Swing, JavaFX or server-side rendering.

Website GitHubMaven Central
GitHub stars
1.4K
Commits, last 12 months
0
Contributors
30
Last commit
Latest release
v1.5.6May 21, 2025

Overview

JFreeChart is an open-source JVM charting library released under the LGPL-2.1 license. Its GitHub repository has 1,391 stars, 672 forks, and 30 contributors. It has not had a commit since Jun 7, 2025. The latest release, v1.5.6, was published on May 21, 2025.

Its GitHub description: A 2D chart library for Java applications (JavaFX, Swing or server-side).

GitHub topics: chartsjava2dswingjavafxdata-visualization

Install

Maven Central
implementation("org.jfree:jfreechart:1.5.5")
v1.5.5

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Popularity among Java, Kotlin & Scala visualization libraries

XChart 1.6K JFreeChart 1.4K Kandy 746 Lets-Plot for Kotlin 487
XChart 1.6K JFreeChart 1.4K Kandy 746 Lets-Plot for Kotlin 487
GitHub stars for JFreeChart and the most-starred alternatives.
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XChart1,596
JFreeChart1,391
Kandy746
Lets-Plot for Kotlin487

Alternatives to JFreeChart

More comparisons: JFreeChart vs XChart · JFreeChart vs Kandy · JFreeChart vs Lets-Plot for Kotlin

JFreeChart FAQ

Is JFreeChart open source?

Yes. JFreeChart is released under the LGPL-2.1 license, and its source code is on GitHub.

Is JFreeChart still maintained?

It appears inactive: the latest commit was on Jun 7, 2025, over a year ago. It may still work well, but expect fewer fixes and updates.

How do I install JFreeChart?

From Maven Central: implementation("org.jfree:jfreechart:1.5.5").

What are the best alternatives to JFreeChart?

The most popular alternatives listed in Java, Kotlin & Scala visualization libraries are XChart, Kandy, and Lets-Plot for Kotlin. See the full ranking.

What language is JFreeChart written in?

JFreeChart is primarily written in Java, according to GitHub.

Data: GitHub API, Maven Central. Updated Oct 4, 2026.