Grouped Bar Chart Maker

A grouped bar chart (also called a clustered bar chart) displays two or more data series for the same categories side by side. Each group of bars represents one category, and each bar within that group represents a different series. This makes it easy to compare values across both categories and series at the same time.

Yes. You can create, customize, and download grouped bar charts at no cost without creating an account. Free users also receive AI credits to try AI-powered chart generation. Paid plans unlock more AI credits, file uploads, embed codes, and priority support.

Absolutely. A double bar chart is simply a grouped bar chart with two series. Add two bars per group, assign each a different color, and your double bar chart is ready to download or share. You can add up to four series if you need more comparisons.

Click 'Create My Grouped Bar Chart,' add a row for each series (e.g. 2023 and 2024), enter the values for each group, pick colors, and hit download. The whole process takes under two minutes. You can also paste data from a spreadsheet or describe your data to the AI and let it build the chart for you.

In a grouped chart, bars for different series sit next to each other so you can compare absolute values directly. In a stacked chart, bars are layered on top of each other to show part-to-whole relationships. Use grouped when individual comparisons matter; use stacked when the total and composition both matter.

Yes. The orientation setting in the General Settings panel lets you flip between vertical (columns) and horizontal bars with one click. Horizontal layouts are especially useful when your group names are long or when you are presenting on a wide screen.

You can add multiple series using the '+ Add bar' button in the Data panel. For readability, most grouped bar charts work best with two to four series per group. More than five series can make bars very narrow — the AI will suggest reducing series or switching chart type if your data looks too crowded.

SVG export is available on Starter plans and above. SVG files are infinitely scalable, making them ideal for print materials, large-format displays, or embedding in web pages where crisp rendering at any size matters.

Yes. MakeCharts is fully responsive and works on phones and tablets. You can create and edit grouped bar charts on any device, though a desktop or laptop gives you the most comfortable editing experience for complex multi-series data.

Yes. Type or paste a description of what you want to compare — for example, 'monthly sales for three product lines over six months' — and the AI generates a complete grouped bar chart with sample data, colors, and labels. You can then replace the sample data with your own numbers.