The most important and valuable resource in the 21st century is data. The age of the internet brought us an era in which humans, within a foreseeable time, are unable to process the vast amount of data that we produce. It's important to understand the data and statistics we have because it can help a company make a well thought out decision on a given dilemma, which is based on reality and data. When choosing a data visualisation platform, the purpose of the application, the type of data and the user needs are also key factors. For the visualisation of traffic data in Europe, a number of established platforms can be considered and are referred to in this paper. This article compares data visualisation platforms currently available and used in industrial environments with open source free platforms, using European traffic data.