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Graph Visualization Tools Software
Graph visualization tools turn connected data into diagrams you can explore; compare the graph data model and interactive filtering to find a fit for your work.
The board’s signal score is out of 10. API, open-source and free-tier marks show whether those options are listed for a tool; compare deployment, team collaboration, scripting or API, and export formats too.
- 25 platforms
- 1 with a public API on this page
- 21 with a free tier
- Checked 28 Sept 2026
- 1 AAvidemuxavidemux.sourceforge.net
A free tool for editing video files, with project, job queue and scripting features for automating tasks.
- 2 GGephigephi.org
A free tool for interactive graph visualizations on Linux, Mac and Windows.
- 3 VVOSviewervosviewer.com
A free tool for visualizing citation and other research networks from multiple literature databases.
- 4 KKeyLinescambridge-intelligence.com
A paid graph visualization tool for web, mobile and desktop, with a 21-day trial.
- 5 P
Polinodepolinode.comA browser-based network analysis and visualization tool, with a free plan and paid plans from $40 a month.
- 6 SJSigma.jssigmajs.org
A free browser library for interactive graph views, with WebGL rendering and Graphology data support.
- 7 TTuliptulip.labri.fr
A free desktop tool for exploring large graphs, with interactive views and CSV and TLP support.
- 8 GGraphvizgraphviz.org
Free, open-source software that turns graph descriptions in a text language into diagrams and images.
- 9 LLinkuriouslinkurious.com
A paid graph visualization tool with embedded dashboards and a 30-day trial.
- 10 KKumukumu.io
A web tool for relationship maps, with spreadsheet imports and a free plan; paid plans start at $9 a month.
- 11 HHeliosheliosweb.io
A free graph visualization tool with interactive filtering and an API.
- 12 GGruffallegrograph.com
A free tool for filtering RDF graphs, with an API and exports in several graph data formats.
- 13 NNAViGaTORnavigator.ophid.utoronto.ca
A free desktop tool for interactive graph views, with image and data exports.
- 14 CDCytoscape Desktopdesktop.cytoscape.org
A free desktop tool for interactive property-graph views, with filtering and an API.
- 15 SSocNetVsocnetv.org
A free desktop tool for filtering and analyzing social networks on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
- 16 CCitNetExplorercitnetexplorer.nl
A free Windows desktop tool for exploring and filtering citation networks.
- 17 CJCytoscape.jsjs.cytoscape.org
A free, self-hosted web tool for interactive property-graph views and filtering.
- 18 AGAntV G6g6.antv.antgroup.com
A free web tool for interactive property-graph views, with filtering, an API and image export.
- 19 GGraphistrygraphistry.com
A web tool for interactive property-graph views, filtering and team collaboration, with a free plan.
- 20 LVLaNet-vilanet-vi.fi.uba.ar
A free web tool for graph visualization, with PNG, PDF and SVG export.
- 21 MMotifgithub.com
A free web graph visualization tool with an API.
- 22 RRocsapps.kde.org
- 23 PPajekmrvar.fdv.uni-lj.si
A free graph visualization tool, founded in 1996.
- 24 TSTom Sawyer Perspectivestomsawyer.com
A paid desktop graph tool for Windows, macOS, and Linux, with scripting and an API.
- 25 NNetMinernetminer.com
A paid Windows desktop tool for interactive property-graph analysis.
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How to choose
What graph data model does it need to support?
Start with the way your data represents connections, then check whether a tool's graph data model can represent it. A mismatch can make exploration or sharing harder.
Where does the tool need to run?
Choose based on where you need to work: web, Windows, Linux, macOS, an API, or self-hosted deployment. Check the platform marks before settling on a tool.
How will I explore and filter the graph?
Check interactive filtering if you need to narrow a graph while viewing it. Also consider whether the tool's approach to graph visualization suits the way you need to inspect connected data.
Does it support team collaboration?
If people need to work together, compare the team's collaboration features. Consider how you will share the graph and whether the tool fits your group's workflow.
What will it cost, and can I access an API?
Compare the free plan and paid-from price, and check whether a free trial is offered. If another app needs to connect to the tool, look for a public API or scripting support.
Which export formats does it support?
Check export formats against the file types your next step requires. If you need to read or change the code, check the tool's licence and whether it is open source.
Questions
What is graph visualization software used for?
It displays connected data as a graph so you can view and explore relationships.
How do I choose graph visualization software?
Compare the graph data model, interactive filtering, deployment options, collaboration, scripting or API, and export formats against your needs.
Can I use graph visualization software for free?
The board marks whether a tool has a free plan and lists paid-from pricing and free trials where provided.
Which platforms should I check for graph visualization tools?
Compare the platform marks for web, Windows, Linux, macOS, API access and self-hosted deployment.
How do I connect graph visualization software to another app?
Check whether the tool has a public API or scripting support, and confirm that it runs in a deployment environment you can use.
Why should I check a graph tool's export formats?
The export formats determine whether you can take the graph into the file type your next step needs.
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