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Chartio vs Daytona

Chartio logo

Chartio

Business Intelligence

Cloud-based data exploration (discontinued)

From
On request
Free plan
No
Daytona logo

Daytona

Developer Tools

Infrastructure for spinning up secure, sub-second sandboxes to run AI-generated code

From
Free
Free plan
Yes

The short version

  • Chartio is free; Daytona starts at $0.0504/mo.
  • Only Chartio lists visual Query Builder; only Daytona lists sub-second sandbox creation.
  • Where Chartio falls short: product was discontinued and sunset on March 1, 2022 after company acquisition by Atlassian.
  • Where Daytona falls short: pricing is purely usage-based with no flat monthly plan, which can make costs harder to predict for steady workloads.
  • Prices and features on this page were last checked on 13 November 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Chartio and Daytona actually diverge.

Attributes where Chartio and Daytona differ
AttributeChartioDaytona
Starting priceOn requestFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebWeb, Linux, Windows, API
CategoryBusiness IntelligenceDeveloper Tools

Not yet recorded: pricing model for Chartio, founded for Daytona.

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 Daytona

  • Sub-second sandbox creation
  • Per-second billing
  • GPU instances
  • Windows OS support
  • Enterprise BYOC

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 Daytona
  • Shared business dashboards for non-technical teamsnot Daytona
  • Exploring warehouse data without writing SQLnot Daytona

Daytona

  • Running AI agent-generated code in a disposable, isolated sandboxnot Chartio
  • Executing untrusted user code for a coding platformnot Chartio
  • Running GPU workloads on demand without provisioning dedicated serversnot Chartio
  • Testing Windows-specific code paths in a sandboxnot Chartio

Where each one falls short

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

Chartio

  • Product was discontinued and sunset on March 1, 2022 after company acquisition by Atlassian
  • No current pricing available as service no longer operates
  • Users were migrated to alternative Atlassian solutions

Daytona

  • Pricing is purely usage-based with no flat monthly plan, which can make costs harder to predict for steady workloads
  • GPU instances are priced separately and can be significantly more expensive than standard compute for AI-heavy use cases
  • Enterprise features like SSO, audit logs, and BYOC are only available by contacting sales rather than self-serve

Pricing, plan by plan

Chartio

On request
  • DiscontinuedFree
    • Service ended March 2022

Daytona

Free
  • Pay-as-you-goOn request
    • $0.0504 per vCPU/hour
    • $0.0162 per GiB memory/hour
    • $0.000108 per GiB storage/hour after 5 free GiB
  • Startup ProgramOn request
    • Up to $50,000 in free credits for qualifying startups
  • EnterpriseOn request
    • Custom usage limits
    • SSO
    • Audit logs

Which should you pick?

Choose Chartio if

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

Choose Daytona if

  • You need sub-second sandbox creation.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Linux, Windows, API.
  • You also want per-second billing.

Questions people ask

Is Chartio or Daytona better?
Neither clearly leads. Chartio starts at On request and Daytona at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Chartio or Daytona?
Daytona has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Chartio and Free for Daytona.
Does Chartio or Daytona run on more platforms?
Chartio runs on Web. Daytona runs on Web, Linux, Windows, API.
Can I use Daytona for free?
Yes. Daytona 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 Daytona is typically brought in for.
What can Chartio do that Daytona cannot?
Chartio covers Visual Query Builder, Interactive Dashboards, Data Blending, Collaboration. Daytona covers Sub-second sandbox creation, Per-second billing, GPU instances, Windows OS support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Chartio: Is Chartio still available?

No, Chartio was discontinued on March 1, 2022. The product was acquired by Atlassian and the service was shut down. Users were offered migration to alternative solutions.

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Daytona: How is Daytona usage metered?

Usage is billed per second across vCPU, memory, and storage consumed, with separate per-hour rates for GPU and Windows instances.

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Chartio: What should I use instead of Chartio after its discontinuation?

Atlassian, which acquired Chartio, recommends users migrate to other data visualization and business intelligence tools within the Atlassian ecosystem or compatible alternatives.

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Daytona: Is there a free plan, and what are its limits?

There is no flat free plan, but new signups receive $200 in free compute credit with no credit card required to start.

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Chartio: Can I still access Chartio's pricing information?

No, historical pricing is not relevant as Chartio ceased operations in March 2022. Any archived pricing information would not reflect current market options.

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Daytona: Are discounts available for startups?

Yes, the Startup Program offers up to $50,000 in free credits for qualifying companies.

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