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Head-to-head · Graph Visualization Tools Software

Graphistry vs AntV G6

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score Graphistry #1 in Graph Visualization Tools Software 8.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Graphistry
AntV G6 #13 in Graph Visualization Tools Software 7.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 3 features Visit AntV G6

Graphistry leads on 1 check, AntV G6 on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreGraphistry · 8.9/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresGraphistry · 3 of 3

Graphistry scores higher on our rubric for graph visualization tools software: 8.9 against 7.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #13.

Graphistry offers team collaboration; AntV G6 doesn't.

Graphistry is the better fit for teams investigating connected data across integrated sources. AntV G6 is the better fit for teams building extensible web graph visualizations.

  • Graphistry fits best

    Teams investigating connected data across integrated sources

  • AntV G6 fits best

    Teams building extensible web graph visualizations

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Side by side

Feature Graphistry 8.9/10 Visit ↗ AntV G6 7.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 7.7
Ranking #1 in Graph Visualization Tools Software #13 in Graph Visualization Tools Software
Best for Teams investigating connected data across integrated sources Teams building extensible web graph visualizations
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free
Starting price Free plan Free plan
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Self-hosted
Platforms Web Web
Support Email Community, Docs
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Graphistry 3/3 · AntV G6 2/3
Interactive filtering ✓ ✓
Team collaboration ✓ (best) —
Scripting or API ✓ ✓
Specs
Deployment Not checked yet Not checked yet
Graph data model Property_graph Property_graph
Export formats CSV, Parquet, JSON Base64 image (canvas export)
Our review
Pros
  • Interactive filtering, search, clustering, histograms, and timebars
  • Save and share investigation workbooks or create reusable templates
  • Connect through REST, Python, JavaScript, and React APIs
  • Render graphs with Canvas, SVG, or WebGL.
  • Combine built-in layouts and interactions with custom extensions.
  • Query, modify, update, and export graph data through APIs.
Cons
  • Its focus is graph visualization and connected-data investigation
  • Email is the listed support channel
  • Paid fees are set through an order rather than a published plan price
  • Requires developers to build and integrate the application around it.
  • Canvas export is limited to Base64 images.
  • No built-in collaboration; support is through docs and community.
Our verdict

Graphistry turns tabular and connected data into interactive graph visualizations for analysts, data scientists, and developers. It is aimed at teams that need to investigate relationships in large, complex datasets, rather than users…

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AntV G6 is an open-source TypeScript and JavaScript graph visualization engine for developers building graph visualization and analysis applications. It fits teams that want to embed graph views in web applications and shape their behavior…

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  1. GraphistryGraph Visualization Tools Software 8.9Free plan
  2. AntV G6Graph Visualization Tools Software 7.7Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Graphistry — where it wins

    • Interactive filtering, search, clustering, histograms, and timebars
    • Save and share investigation workbooks or create reusable templates
    • Connect through REST, Python, JavaScript, and React APIs

    Where it doesn't

    • Its focus is graph visualization and connected-data investigation
    • Email is the listed support channel
    • Paid fees are set through an order rather than a published plan price

  • AntV G6 — where it wins

    • Render graphs with Canvas, SVG, or WebGL.
    • Combine built-in layouts and interactions with custom extensions.
    • Query, modify, update, and export graph data through APIs.

    Where it doesn't

    • Requires developers to build and integrate the application around it.
    • Canvas export is limited to Base64 images.
    • No built-in collaboration; support is through docs and community.
  • Graphistry8.9/10 · Free plan

    A graph investigation environment with interactive exploration, APIs, and deployment choice.

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  • AntV G67.7/10 · Free plan

    A flexible graph engine for developers who need control over rendering, layouts, and interactions.

    Visit AntV G6Full verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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