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matplotlib vs Plotly
When comparing matplotlib vs Plotly, the Slant community recommends matplotlib for most people. In the question“What are the best Python plotting libraries?” matplotlib is ranked 1st while Plotly is ranked 3rd. The most important reason people chose matplotlib is:
Interactive mode supports GTK, Tkinter, Qt, and wxWindows and non-interactive mode supports PDF, postscript, SVG, antigrain geometry, and Cairo backends.
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Pro Multiple interactive windowing toolkits and non-interactive backends are supported
Interactive mode supports GTK, Tkinter, Qt, and wxWindows and non-interactive mode supports PDF, postscript, SVG, antigrain geometry, and Cairo backends.
Pro Syntax familiar to Matlab users
Matplotlib includes an object oriented interface as well as a Matlab-inspired functional interface.
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