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6 Charts
Comparison Charts
Compare values across discrete categories or groups
Bar Chart
beginnerThe most versatile chart for comparing discrete categories side by side.
Best for:
- Comparing values across 2–15 discrete categories
- Showing rankings or league tables
- Displaying absolute values (not proportions)
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Grouped Bar Chart
beginnerCompare multiple series across the same categories by grouping bars side by side.
Best for:
- Comparing 2–4 data series across the same categories
- Showing how two metrics differ for the same group
- Side-by-side budget vs. actual comparisons
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Horizontal Bar Chart
beginnerBar chart rotated 90° — ideal for long category labels and many categories.
Best for:
- Category labels are long and would overlap vertically
- Showing rankings (sort by value, largest at top)
- More than 10 categories
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Radar Chart
intermediateCompare multiple entities across several quantitative dimensions simultaneously.
Best for:
- Comparing 2–3 entities across 5–8 dimensions
- Showing a skill or attribute profile (spider diagram)
- Performance benchmarking with multiple KPIs
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Lollipop Chart
intermediateA cleaner, less cluttered alternative to bar charts using stems and circles.
Best for:
- Ranking 10–30 items where bar clutter is a concern
- Showing deviation from a baseline or average
- When a minimal, editorial aesthetic is desired
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Bullet Chart
intermediateCompare a primary measure against a target and qualitative ranges in a compact format.
Best for:
- KPI dashboards showing actual vs. target
- Performance tracking with multiple metrics in a small space
- Replacing gauges or thermometer charts
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