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Head-to-head · Graph Visualization Tools Software

Gephi vs KeyLines

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score Gephi #2 in Graph Visualization Tools Software 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Gephi
KeyLines #4 in Graph Visualization Tools Software 8.6/10 Pricing on request · 21-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 3 features Visit KeyLines

Gephi leads on 1 check, KeyLines on 0, and 0 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreGephi · 8.8/10
  • Free planonly Gephi
  • Free trialonly KeyLines

Gephi scores higher on our rubric for graph visualization tools software: 8.8 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #4.

Gephi offers free plan; KeyLines doesn't.

Gephi is the better fit for large-scale network exploration and metrics. KeyLines is the better fit for production web graph applications.

  • Gephi fits best

    Large-scale network exploration and metrics

  • KeyLines fits best

    Production web graph applications

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Side by side

Feature Gephi 8.8/10 Visit ↗ KeyLines 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 8.6
Ranking #2 in Graph Visualization Tools Software #4 in Graph Visualization Tools Software
Best for Large-scale network exploration and metrics Production web graph applications
Pricing model Free Paid
Starting price Free plan —
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — 21 days
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Browser extension Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux Web
Support Community, Docs Email, Docs
Integrations 1 integrations 18 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Gephi 0/3 · KeyLines 0/3
Interactive filtering Not checked yet Not checked yet
Team collaboration Not checked yet Not checked yet
Scripting or API Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Deployment Not checked yet Not checked yet
Graph data model Not checked yet Not checked yet
Export formats Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Combines real-time visualization, layouts, filtering, and network metrics.
  • Imports graph files, spreadsheets, CSV files, and databases.
  • Exports graph formats and SVG, PDF, or PNG; plugins extend its capabilities.
  • Temporal filtering, graph algorithms and combo grouping aid complex analysis.
  • Integrates with graph databases, APIs and frontend frameworks.
  • WebGL rendering, exports and self-hosted deployment support production delivery.
Cons
  • Its broad set of layouts and metrics may take time to learn.
  • Gephi Lite offers browser exploration, while the desktop app holds broader editing tools.
  • Support is through community resources and documentation.
  • Pricing requires contacting sales; there is no free plan.
  • The 21-day trial is time-limited.
  • Support is via email and docs rather than 24/7 coverage.
Our verdict

Gephi is open-source software for exploring, analyzing, manipulating, and visualizing graph and network data. Researchers, journalists, students, and others working with complex relationships can use its desktop application for interactive…

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KeyLines is a commercial JavaScript SDK for building interactive graph visualization applications. It is designed for developers and analysts working with connected data in cybersecurity, fraud detection, intelligence, security,…

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  1. GephiGraph Visualization Tools Software 8.8Free plan
  2. KeyLinesGraph Visualization Tools Software 8.6Pricing on request · 21-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Gephi — where it wins

    • Combines real-time visualization, layouts, filtering, and network metrics.
    • Imports graph files, spreadsheets, CSV files, and databases.
    • Exports graph formats and SVG, PDF, or PNG; plugins extend its capabilities.

    Where it doesn't

    • Its broad set of layouts and metrics may take time to learn.
    • Gephi Lite offers browser exploration, while the desktop app holds broader editing tools.
    • Support is through community resources and documentation.

  • KeyLines — where it wins

    • Temporal filtering, graph algorithms and combo grouping aid complex analysis.
    • Integrates with graph databases, APIs and frontend frameworks.
    • WebGL rendering, exports and self-hosted deployment support production delivery.

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting sales; there is no free plan.
    • The 21-day trial is time-limited.
    • Support is via email and docs rather than 24/7 coverage.
  • Gephi8.8/10 · Free plan

    Free network analysis with desktop and browser-based graph exploration.

    Visit GephiFull verdict →
  • KeyLines8.6/10 · Pricing on request · 21-day trial

    A capable web SDK for production graph apps, with broad integrations and sales-led pricing.

    Visit KeyLinesFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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