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Chartio vs Git

Chartio logo

Chartio

Business Intelligence

Cloud-based data exploration (discontinued)

From
On request
Free plan
No
Git logo

Git

Developer Tools

A free and open source distributed version control system

From
Free
Free plan
Yes

The short version

  • Git is a distributed version control system licensed under GPLv2.
  • Both are free.
  • Where Chartio falls short: product was discontinued and sunset on March 1, 2022 after company acquisition by Atlassian.
  • Prices and features on this page were last checked on 13 November 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Chartio and Git actually diverge.

Attributes where Chartio and Git differ
AttributeChartioGit
Starting priceOn requestFree
Free tierNoYes
CategoryBusiness IntelligenceDeveloper Tools

Identical on both: platforms (Web).

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

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 Git

Nothing recorded that Chartio does not also cover.

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

Git

  • Maintaining complete code history for large projectsnot Chartio
  • Coordinating open source development globallynot Chartio
  • Enabling offline work with full repository historynot Chartio
  • Integrating with CI/CD and hosting servicesnot 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

Git

  • Git is a command line tool by design; graphical workflows and hosted collaboration depend entirely on third party GUIs and hosting services layered on top, per git-scm.com/about

Pricing, plan by plan

Chartio

On request
  • DiscontinuedFree
    • Service ended March 2022

Git

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Git review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Chartio if

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

Choose Git if

  • You want to start without paying.

Questions people ask

Is Chartio or Git better?
Neither clearly leads. Chartio starts at On request and Git at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Chartio or Git?
Git has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Chartio and Free for Git.
Does Chartio or Git run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Git for free?
Yes. Git 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 Git is typically brought in for.
What can Chartio do that Git cannot?
Chartio covers Visual Query Builder, Interactive Dashboards, Data Blending, Collaboration.

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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Git: How much does Git cost?

Git is completely free and open-source software released under the GNU General Public License version 2.0 (GPLv2). There are no licensing costs for the core Git project.

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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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Git: Can Git be used for commercial purposes?

Yes, Git can be freely used for commercial and non-commercial projects. The GPLv2 license guarantees freedom to use, modify, and distribute the software.

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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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