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Chartio vs DataCamp

Chartio logo

Chartio

Software

Cloud-based data exploration (discontinued)

From
On request
Rated
-
DataCamp logo

DataCamp

Software

Learn data science and AI skills online

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only DataCamp has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Chartio chartio shut down on March 1, 2022 after the team joined Atlassian, and the site now serves only a shutdown notice and a migration guide; DataCamp free tier limited to first chapter of every course only
  • They diverge on capability: Chartio covers Visual Query Builder, DataCamp covers Interactive courses.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Chartio and DataCamp actually diverge.

Attributes where Chartio and DataCamp differ
AttributeChartioDataCamp
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelUnknownfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebWeb, Mobile
Founded20102013

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Chartio

  • Visual Query Builder
  • Interactive Dashboards
  • Data Blending
  • Collaboration
  • Embedding
  • PostgreSQL
  • MySQL
  • Redshift

Only in DataCamp

  • Interactive courses
  • Hands-on projects
  • Skill assessments
  • Career tracks
  • Certifications
  • Workspace
  • Mobile app
  • Practice mode

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Chartio

  • Drag and drop chart building over SQL databasesnot DataCamp
  • Shared business dashboards for non-technical teamsnot DataCamp
  • Exploring warehouse data without writing SQLnot DataCamp

DataCamp

  • Interactive data science and AI education with 790+ coursesnot Chartio
  • Career-track learning (36-44 hours) for role-specific competencynot Chartio
  • Team upskilling with admin dashboards and learning activity trackingnot Chartio
  • Hands-on projects, certifications, and industry-recognised credentialsnot Chartio

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Chartio

  • Chartio shut down on March 1, 2022 after the team joined Atlassian, and the site now serves only a shutdown notice and a migration guide
  • No pricing, signup or product access remains; the site's copyright notice stops at 2021
  • Existing customers were required to migrate their dashboards to another tool rather than being moved to an Atlassian successor product

DataCamp

  • Free tier limited to first chapter of every course only
  • Premium plan requires annual billing with no monthly option
  • Teams plan requires minimum 2+ users with annual upfront billing
  • Free tier excludes access to 790+ courses and skill assessments

Pricing, plan by plan

Chartio

On request
  • DiscontinuedFree
    • Service ended March 2022

DataCamp

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the DataCamp review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Chartio if

  • You need visual query builder.
  • You also want interactive dashboards.

Choose DataCamp if

  • You need interactive courses.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want hands-on projects.

Questions people ask

Is Chartio or DataCamp better?
Neither clearly leads. Chartio starts at On request and DataCamp at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Chartio or DataCamp?
DataCamp has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Chartio and Free for DataCamp.
Does Chartio or DataCamp run on more platforms?
Chartio runs on Web. DataCamp runs on Web, Mobile.
Can I use DataCamp for free?
Yes. DataCamp has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Chartio starts at On request.
What is Chartio best used for?
Chartio is most often used for drag and drop chart building over sql databases, shared business dashboards for non-technical teams, exploring warehouse data without writing sql. Of those, drag and drop chart building over sql databases and shared business dashboards for non-technical teams are not what DataCamp is typically brought in for.
What can Chartio do that DataCamp cannot?
Chartio covers Visual Query Builder, Interactive Dashboards, Data Blending, Collaboration. DataCamp covers Interactive courses, Hands-on projects, Skill assessments, Career tracks. Both handle Web support.

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