ChartGen.ai is a free AI-powered chart generator that transforms your data into professional visualizations in seconds. Simply upload your CSV or Excel file, describe what chart you want in plain English, and get stunning charts instantly. It supports 9 chart types including bar charts, line charts, pie charts, area charts, scatter plots, heatmaps, combo charts, waterfall charts, and funnel charts.

Is ChartGen.ai free to use?

Yes! ChartGen.ai offers free chart generation with 50 free charts per month and access to all 9 chart types. No credit card or signup required for basic features. Premium features with unlimited charts are available through the Ada.im platform.

What types of charts can I create with ChartGen.ai?

ChartGen.ai supports 9 professional chart types: Bar Charts (vertical and horizontal), Line Charts, Pie Charts, Area Charts, Scatter Plots, Heatmaps, Combo Charts (bar + line), Waterfall Charts, and Funnel Charts. Each chart can be customized with 12 professional color themes.

What file formats does ChartGen.ai support?

ChartGen.ai supports CSV files (.csv) and Excel files (.xlsx, .xls). You can also paste data directly into the interface. The AI automatically detects column types, dates, and numeric values to make chart creation seamless.

How does ChartGen.ai compare to Excel charts?

ChartGen.ai is faster and easier than Excel for creating charts. While Excel requires manual chart configuration and formula knowledge, ChartGen.ai uses AI to automatically select the best chart type, configure axes, and apply professional styling. You can create a publication-ready chart in seconds versus minutes with Excel.

How does ChartGen.ai compare to Tableau?

ChartGen.ai is a free, instant alternative to Tableau for simple chart creation. While Tableau is a powerful enterprise BI platform requiring licenses and training, ChartGen.ai offers zero learning curve and instant results. It's perfect for quick visualizations without the complexity of dashboard setup.

Is my data secure when using ChartGen.ai?

Yes, data security is a top priority. Your uploaded files are processed in real-time and are not permanently stored on servers. All data transmission is encrypted using HTTPS, and ChartGen.ai is SOC 2 compliant for enterprise use. Your data is never shared with third parties.

What is the best chart type for comparing data?

Bar charts are the best chart type for comparing values across categories. Use horizontal bar charts when category names are long, and vertical bar charts for time-based comparisons. ChartGen.ai's AI can automatically recommend the best chart type based on your data structure.

What chart should I use to show trends over time?

Line charts are ideal for showing trends over time and continuous data changes. Use area charts if you want to emphasize volume or cumulative totals. ChartGen.ai can create both types and will recommend the best option based on your data.

When should I use a pie chart?

Use pie charts to show part-to-whole relationships when you have 2-5 categories that sum to 100%. Avoid pie charts for more than 7 categories or when comparing similar values. ChartGen.ai will suggest alternatives like bar charts if your data isn't suitable for pie charts.

What is ChartGen.ai Pricing?

ChartGen.ai offers flexible pricing from Free ($0/month) to Max ($100/month). The Free plan includes 100 credits monthly. All paid plans receive 50% off the first month subscription. Choose the plan that fits your data visualization needs.

What are credits used for in ChartGen.ai?

Credits power your chart generation operations. Each chart, report, dashboard, or presentation creation consumes credits. The number of credits used depends on the complexity of your visualization and the data involved. Higher plans include more monthly credits to support larger projects.

Can I upgrade or downgrade my ChartGen.ai plan?

Yes, you can upgrade or downgrade your plan at any time. Upgrades take effect immediately and are pro-rated based on your billing cycle. Downgrades take effect at your next billing cycle. We'll ensure a smooth transition with no data loss.

What happens when I run out of credits?

When you exhaust your monthly credits, you can either wait for your credits to reset at the next billing cycle or upgrade to a higher plan for more credits. We'll notify you when you're approaching your credit limit so you can plan accordingly.

Is there an annual billing option?

Annual billing is coming soon! We're currently offering monthly subscriptions only. Stay tuned for annual plans with additional savings.

Choose Your Perfect Plan

Create stunning charts, reports, and dashboards with AI. Start free, scale as you grow.

MonthlyAnnual(coming soon)

50% off subscription first month on all paid plans

Free

Feature exploration

$0/month

Get Started

100credits/month

Upload files under 100MB
Single data source analysis, no cross-source
Supports all output types
Up to 8 PPT pages
Preview & download only, no editing

50% OFF

Starter

Lightweight professional tasks

$10$5/month

Get Started

900credits/month

Up to 2 data sources with basic merging
Supports all output types
Up to 15 PPT pages
File download supported
UI editing supported
Up to 2 concurrent tasks
Extended storage space
Extended history retention

Recommend

50% OFF

Light

Daily business workflows

$40$20/month

7-day free trial

Get Started

4,000credits/month

Up to 5 data sources with cross-source comparison
Supports all output types
Up to 20 PPT pages
AI-native smart editing supported
Parallel multi-task execution
Scheduled task support
Multiple concurrent sessions
Medium storage capacity
Project-level content management

50% OFF

Pro

Complex analytical projects

$100$50/month

Get Started

12,000credits/month

20+ integrated sources with cross-system aggregation
Supports all output types
No watermark export
Commercial license included
High throughput concurrent + batch generation
Multiple projects in parallel
Large capacity + project isolation
Long-term data archiving
Usage analysis & audit logs
API access supported
No limit

50% OFF

Max

Enterprise-scale strategic execution

$200$100/month

Get Started

25,000credits/month

Unlimited data source access
High-volume data ingestion
Advanced data source modeling
Supports all output types
High concurrency + cross-team coordination
Enterprise-grade storage + layered management
Long-term data retention
Compliance auditing
Enterprise-level API quota
SLA service guarantee
SSO & advanced security
Priority access

Feature Comparison Details

Compare all features across our plans

FEATURE	Free	Starter	Light	Pro	Max
Use Case	Feature exploration	Lightweight professional tasks	Daily business workflows	Complex analytical projects	Enterprise-scale strategic execution

Use Case

FreeFeature exploration

StarterLightweight professional tasks

LightDaily business workflows

ProComplex analytical projects

MaxEnterprise-scale strategic execution

FEATURE	Free	Starter	Light	Pro	Max
Number of Data Sources	Single data source connection	Up to 2 data sources	Up to 5 data sources	20+ integrated sources	Unlimited
Cross-source Analysis	—	Basic data merging	Cross-source comparison	Cross-system aggregation	Advanced data source modeling
File Size Limit	Under 100MB	—	—	—	—
Web Search	Basic Search	Advanced Search	Advanced Search	Research-Grade Search	Research-Grade Search

Number of Data Sources

FreeSingle data source connection

StarterUp to 2 data sources

LightUp to 5 data sources

Pro20+ integrated sources

MaxUnlimited

Cross-source Analysis

Free—

StarterBasic data merging

LightCross-source comparison

ProCross-system aggregation

MaxAdvanced data source modeling

File Size Limit

FreeUnder 100MB

Starter—

Light—

Pro—

Max—

Web Search

FreeBasic Search

StarterAdvanced Search

LightAdvanced Search

ProResearch-Grade Search

MaxResearch-Grade Search

FEATURE	Free	Starter	Light	Pro	Max
Generation Types	Charts, Reports, Webpages, Dashboards, Diagrams, Excel, PPT	Charts, Reports, Webpages, Dashboards, Diagrams, Excel, PPT	Charts, Reports, Webpages, Dashboards, Diagrams, Excel, PPT	Charts, Reports, Webpages, Dashboards, Diagrams, Excel, PPT	Charts, Reports, Webpages, Dashboards, Diagrams, Excel, PPT
PPT Page Limit	Up to 8	Up to 15	Up to 20	Unlimited	Unlimited
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UI Editing	—
AI-native Editing	—	—
Watermark-free Export	—	—	—
Commercial License	—	—	—

Generation Types

FreeCharts, Reports, Webpages, Dashboards, Diagrams, Excel, PPT

StarterCharts, Reports, Webpages, Dashboards, Diagrams, Excel, PPT

LightCharts, Reports, Webpages, Dashboards, Diagrams, Excel, PPT

ProCharts, Reports, Webpages, Dashboards, Diagrams, Excel, PPT

MaxCharts, Reports, Webpages, Dashboards, Diagrams, Excel, PPT

PPT Page Limit

FreeUp to 8

StarterUp to 15

LightUp to 20

ProUnlimited

MaxUnlimited

Download

Free

Starter

Light

Pro

Max

UI Editing

Free—

Starter

Light

Pro

Max

AI-native Editing

Free—

Starter—

Light

Pro

Max

Watermark-free Export

Free—

Starter—

Light—

Pro

Max

Commercial License

Free—

Starter—

Light—

Pro

Max

FEATURE	Free	Starter	Light	Pro	Max
Session Count	1 active session	Up to 2 concurrent sessions	Multiple sessions	Multiple projects in parallel	Cross-team workflow coordination

Session Count

Free1 active session

StarterUp to 2 concurrent sessions

LightMultiple sessions

ProMultiple projects in parallel

MaxCross-team workflow coordination

FEATURE	Free	Starter	Light	Pro	Max
Storage Space	100MB	500MB	1G	5G	20GB
History Records	30 days	60 days	180 days	1 year	Unlimited

Storage Space

Free100MB

Starter500MB

Light1G

Pro5G

Max20GB

History Records

Free30 days

Starter60 days

Light180 days

Pro1 year

MaxUnlimited

FEATURE	Free	Starter	Light	Pro
Usage Analytics
API Access	—	—	—
Compliance Audit	—	—	—
SLA Support	—	—
Beta Features	—	—	—	Priority access

Usage Analytics

Free

Starter

Light

Pro

Max

API Access

Free—

Starter—

Light—

Pro

Max

Compliance Audit

Free—

Starter—

Light—

Pro

Max

SLA Support

Free—

Starter—

Light

Pro

Max

Beta Features

Free—

Starter—

Light—

ProPriority access

Max

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