Chart Splat vs QuickChart
Both services turn Chart.js configs into images via API. Here's how they compare.
Chart Splat
$20
/month for Pro
- 10,000 charts/month on Pro
- Official SDK, CLI & MCP server
- Built for AI agent workflows
- Simple POST API with API key auth
QuickChart
$40
/month for Professional
- 100k charts/month on free tier
- 8 community client libraries
- Open source & self-hostable
- GET & POST API, no auth on free tier
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Chart Splat | QuickChart |
|---|---|---|
| Free Tier | 100 charts/mo | 100k charts/mo |
| Pro Price | $20/mo | $40/mo |
| Pro Volume | 10,000 charts/mo | Unlimited |
| API Method | POST | GET & POST |
| Authentication | API key | IP-based (free), API key (paid) |
| Output Formats | PNG, SVG | PNG, WebP, SVG, PDF |
| Default Image Size | 800 x 400 | 500 x 300 |
| Chart.js Version | v4 | v2.9.4 (default), v4 available |
| Official SDK | ||
| CLI Tool | ||
| MCP / AI Agent Support | ||
| Self-Hosting | ||
| Open Source | AGPL + commercial | |
| No-Code Integrations | Zapier, Make, Sheets, etc. | |
| Client Libraries | 1 (official) | 8 (community) |
Why choose Chart Splat?
Half the price
Chart Splat Pro is $20/month — half the cost of QuickChart Professional at $40/month. Get a generous 10,000 charts/month without breaking the budget.
Developer tooling
First-party SDK, CLI, and MCP server — all maintained by the Chart Splat team. No hunting for third-party wrappers.
AI agent ready
The official MCP server lets AI agents like Claude generate charts natively. Chart Splat is purpose-built for the AI-assisted workflow.
OpenAPI spec
Full OpenAPI 3.1 specification included — auto-generate type-safe clients in Python, Go, Java, Ruby, and more. QuickChart doesn't publish an official spec.
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