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ChartBlocks

Billed as "the world's easiest chart builder app," ChartBlocks lets users build and customize a chart in minutes using data from almost any source (or multiple sources), even live feeds and external databases. To make a chart, users choose from dozens of chart types such as bar, line, area, scatter, or pie, then use the data import wizard for a step-by-step walk-through of the design process. Once...

https://www.chartblocks.io/
Chartbuilder

Chartbuilder is designed to turn numerical data into polished, ready-to-publish static charts in just a few steps. The tool was originally developed by the financial news site Quartz for its journalists to easily create charts for their articles. Chartbuilder can create an XY chart or a chart grid with a number of options to customize formatting and appearance. A helpful preview window shows how...

https://quartz.github.io/Chartbuilder/
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draw.io

For readers who would like a basic, very easy-to-use online diagram application, draw.io could be the answer. The service utilizes simple drag-and-drop techniques to arrange images for non-professional users. First select a system to which you will save your diagrams (possibilities include Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, your computer, and your browser). Then select Create new diagram. From...

https://drawio-app.com/
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Popplet

Popplet bills itself as a tool for organizing ideas. The app, designed for both iPads and Web use, has been shaped for school and for work, though there is little significant difference between the two products. Put simply, Popplet allows users to make and connect text boxes (popples). The process is simple. Users double click to make a new popple. They may then type a word or short phrase into...

https://www.popplet.com/
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Venngage

Venngage is an online tool that facilitates visual story-telling via eye-catching charts, maps, icons, and visuals that can be used on infographics, reports, or posters. There are dozens of templates for users to explore, all sorted into categories such as statistics, timelines, geography, and comparison. After signing up for a free account, users can create templates for reporting budget...

https://venngage.com