Since Microsoft decided to retire the chart web part from SharePoint 2013, users have been in the need of something simple to help them build charts easily in SP. True, there is still a roundabout way of importing the SharePoint 2010 chart web part, but that involves quite a bit of hassle. Besides, there are plenty of third party SharePoint apps available that you can use to make stunning charts in SharePoint, using a wide variety of data sources. Here are 5 of them, ready for you to install and start charting immediately, without grappling with any kind of coding.
1 – Collabion Charts for SharePoint (CCSP)
With out of the box support for every on premise version of SharePoint since MOSS 2007, including Foundation Server, CCSP lets you build beautiful charts and interactive dashboards with just a few clicks. The noteworthy features of CCSP include the following.
Support for SharePoint 2007, 2010, 2013 (including Foundation server) and SharePoint 2016
Support for multiple data sources -SharePoint lists, SQL Server/Oracle databases, CSV files, Microsoft Excel workbooks, BDC, ODBC, and more
56 different varieties of charts to choose from, including line, bar, pie, and several types of 3D charts
Filter/group to fetch the right data for charts
Multi-level drill down to extract actionable insights from charts
Customizable visual aspects, like fonts, colors, and branding
You can get CCSP here.
Apart from CCSP, Collabion also offers Collabion Charts for SharePoint Online (CCSP Online), an enterprise grade charting app for SharePoint Online, which lets you, use SharePoint lists/views as data source, and build any of 25 different varieties of charts, including several 3D varieties. What’s more – it is available for free!
You can get CCSP Online here.
2 –Bamboo Chart Plus for SharePoint
Supporting SharePoint 2007, 2010, 2013, and 2016, Bamboo Chart Plus lets you build interactive charts without writing a single line of code. The noteworthy features of the add-in include the following.
Support for different data sources - SharePoint lists, Bamboo List rollup, Excel, SQL, and more
Embed charts into existing SharePoint project and team sites to share them with colleagues
Print charts, or export them in multiple formats, including PDF
More than 40 chart types available
Extensive customizability of visuals and themes with rich styling options
You can get Bamboo Chart Plus for SharePoint here.
3 – Nevron Chart for SharePoint
Supporting SharePoint 2007, 2010, 2013, and WSS 3.0, Nevron Chart for SharePoint lets you build stunning charts in a codeless way. The major features of the charting add-in include the following.
Supports more than 170 chart types
Many chart types can be built in 2D/3D formats
2D/3D charts can be mixed within the same canvas
Supports advanced pivot charts
Offers advanced options for data analysis
You can try out Nevron Chart for SharePoint here.
4 – RadiantQ SharePoint Gantt Web Part
SharePoint Gantt Web Part from RadiantQ supports SharePoint 2010 and 2013, as well as Office 365 and makes charting easy for users by offering a plethora of useful features, including the following.
Available as a sandbox solution
Can use SharePoint list or SQL Server table as data source
Interactive task resizing/moving in Gantt chart
Timeline headers can be auto-hidden when the user zooms into the chart
Built in visualization options allow customization of the looks of the chart
Get SharePoint Gantt web part from RadiantQ here.
5 –KWizCom Charts for SharePoint
With extensive support for SharePoint 2010 and 2013, KWizCom Charts for SharePoint lets you build interactive charts quickly and without hassle. The noteworthy features of the product include the following.
Can use local/remote SharePoint lists, and Excel workbooks as data source
Offers a set of different chart types to the user
Customizable themes allow for better looking charts
Configurable and interactive legend lets viewers understand charts easily
Allows users to change the type of chart at run time.
Get KWizCom Charts for SharePoint here.
These 5 alternatives for the SharePoint chart web part should help you build stunning charts and get more out of your data without writing a single line of code. Try them out today!
