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21 Best Free and Open Source Python Visualization Packages

Python has a fantastic range of packages to produce mesmerizing visualizations. We recommend the best free and open source Python tools.

folium creates interactive geographic maps with Leaflet, markers, choropleth layers, GeoJSON overlays and geographic controls.

Glue explores linked multidimensional datasets through coordinated plots, interactive selections, data links and extensible views.

bqplot creates interactive charts inside Jupyter using widgets, linked plots, selectable marks and custom plotting controls.

Plotly creates interactive scientific, statistical and geographic charts with animations, hover controls and HTML export capabilities.

Vega-Altair defines interactive statistical charts declaratively with Vega-Lite, composable views, transformations and selections.

Bokeh creates interactive browser plots, linked selections, streaming visualizations and data dashboards with customizable widgets.