Datylon ChartRunner

Generate multiple on-brand charts and reports in minutes using custom Datylon templates.

Directly in Excel, no coding needed.

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Full freedom of design

To start with Datylon ChartRunner, create first your custom graph or report template using the Datylon plug-in for Adobe Illustrator or Datylon Report Studio.

No coding is needed, and your creativity has no limits, ensuring maximum impact.

Easy and fast set up

Produce tens, hundreds or more reports from a single Excel file.

Prepare your data using all the available tools in Microsoft Excel. Then select your Datylon design with the Datylon ChartRunner add-in, run the project, and done!

Without coding or scripting whatsoever.

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Save time and money

Avoid high scripting and coding costs. Turn around your project in hours instead of days or weeks. 

Data changes? Render a new set of reports in a click.

Design changes? Just edit your templates in Datylon Report Studio or Datylon for Illustrator, and run it again!

From a single chart to full page layout

Do not limit your project to single graphs, but produce multiple personalized or targeted data stories with data driven tables, illustrations, variable text and charts from an extensive Datylon library.

Create impact with personalized, targeted reports. Fully on-brand, pixel perfect.

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Your data security is paramount

For businesses with stricter data protection, compliance, or regulatory requirements, Datylon offers a Private Cloud or On-Premises Edition of the Datylon ChartRunner render engine. Contact us for more information.

Creativity unlocked

Need assistance?

Want to see how it works? Want to start a trial? Want help with getting started? Just book a live demo or contact sales and we’ll get back to you asap.  
Need help with transforming your data? Or designing your templates?
Our team of data visualization experts is available to help you tackle all reporting challenges. With our extensive training and resources, you're never on your own.

Design ideas and templates

Whether you're looking for inspiration or a pre-designed template to get started, we've got you covered. Browse through our Inspiration gallery of reports and data stories templates. Easily download the design and even edit it in Illustrator.

Trusted by companies and organizations worldwide

For one of our biggest customers, we are using Datylon Report Server to generate thousands of dynamic graphs and it works like a charm.
The step-up from graph libraries to this product is amazing, thanks to Datylon we can make custom graphs reusable for our customers.

After the initial learning curve, working with Datylon became quite intuitive. 

Without coding, we produced over 300 reports in no time. No other tool could have handled this task so quickly. It saved me countless hours of manual work.

Steven Heijtel,
CEO Aubergine IT

Gitte Vande Graveele,
Information Designer

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FAQ

What are the system requirements?

In short, if you run Adobe CC 2024 (28.x), you're safe. Otherwise, find more info here.

Can I try ChartRunner first?

Yes, you can try it free for 14 days with no credit card required. Just contact us via email or chat, and we’ll provide a trial license key.

What other tools do I need to use ChartRunner?

At minimum, you need Microsoft Excel and a free Datylon account to access Datylon Report Studio. If you’d like to create reports with multiple charts, text, and illustrations, you’ll also need Datylon for Illustrator.

What is the price of Datylon ChartRunner?

You can find pricing information on our pricing page

Is there support and training?

Yes. A ChartRunner subscription includes support, 1 hour of online training, and getting-started resources in our Help Center. We also offer a Premium Support package with guaranteed response time, additional training, and more services.

What about my privacy?

We take data security and privacy issues very seriously. Please check our privacy policy to learn more.

Is my data secure?

We take data security very seriously. For more information, please visit a dedicated security info page.