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Head-to-head · Graph Visualization Tools Software

Gephi vs Polinode

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score Gephi #2 in Graph Visualization Tools Software 8.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Gephi
Polinode #6 in Graph Visualization Tools Software 6.9/10 Free plan · paid from $40/mo Free plan✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Polinode

Gephi leads on 0 checks, Polinode on 0, and 1 is 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 · 8.2/10
  • Free planboth

Gephi scores higher on our rubric for graph visualization tools software: 8.2 against 6.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #6.

Gephi is the better fit for large-scale network exploration and metrics. Polinode is the better fit for workplace network and relationship analysis.

  • Gephi fits best

    Large-scale network exploration and metrics

  • Polinode fits best

    Workplace network and relationship analysis

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Side by side

Feature Gephi 8.2/10 Visit ↗ Polinode 6.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.2 6.9
Ranking #2 in Graph Visualization Tools Software #6 in Graph Visualization Tools Software
Best for Large-scale network exploration and metrics Workplace network and relationship analysis
Pricing model Free Free plan + paid
Starting price Not published $40/mo
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Browser extension Cloud
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux Web
Integrations 1 integrations 5 integrations
Features Gephi 0/3 · Polinode 0/3
Interactive filtering Not published Not published
Team collaboration Not published Not published
Scripting or API Not published Not published
Specs
Deployment Not published Not published
Graph data model Not published Not published
Export formats Not published Not published
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.
  • Visualizes networks and supports analysis with 30+ metrics on paid plans
  • Combines relationship surveys with passive workplace-data integrations
  • Includes diversity analysis, influencer identification, and hidden-talent analysis
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.
  • Free plan is limited to 1 user, 5 public networks, and 6 basic metrics
  • Lite and Professional plans are limited to 1 user
  • Passive data integrations are for organization-level offerings or reseller programs
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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Polinode focuses on organizational network analysis: it gathers relationship data through surveys or passive workplace-data integrations, then visualizes and analyzes how people connect and collaborate. People Analytics teams, consultants,…

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  1. GephiGraph Visualization Tools Software 8.2Free plan
  2. PolinodeGraph Visualization Tools Software 6.9Free plan · paid from $40/mo

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.

  • Polinode — where it wins

    • Visualizes networks and supports analysis with 30+ metrics on paid plans
    • Combines relationship surveys with passive workplace-data integrations
    • Includes diversity analysis, influencer identification, and hidden-talent analysis

    Where it doesn't

    • Free plan is limited to 1 user, 5 public networks, and 6 basic metrics
    • Lite and Professional plans are limited to 1 user
    • Passive data integrations are for organization-level offerings or reseller programs

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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