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Head-to-head · Graph Visualization Tools Software

Graphistry vs KeyLines

  • 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
KeyLines #4 in Graph Visualization Tools Software 8.6/10 Pricing on request · 21-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 3 features Visit KeyLines

Graphistry leads on 1 check, KeyLines 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 planonly Graphistry
  • Free trialonly KeyLines
  • Most featuresGraphistry · 3 of 3

Graphistry scores higher on our rubric for graph visualization tools software: 8.9 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #4.

Graphistry offers free plan; KeyLines doesn't.

Graphistry is the better fit for teams investigating connected data across integrated sources. KeyLines is the better fit for production web graph applications.

  • Graphistry fits best

    Teams investigating connected data across integrated sources

  • KeyLines fits best

    Production web graph applications

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Side by side

Feature Graphistry 8.9/10 Visit ↗ KeyLines 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 8.6
Ranking #1 in Graph Visualization Tools Software #4 in Graph Visualization Tools Software
Best for Teams investigating connected data across integrated sources Production web graph applications
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price Free plan —
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — 21 days
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Web Web
Support Email Email, Docs
Integrations 11 integrations 18 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Graphistry 3/3 · KeyLines 0/3
Interactive filtering ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Team collaboration ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Scripting or API ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Deployment Not checked yet Not checked yet
Graph data model Property_graph Not checked yet
Export formats CSV, Parquet, JSON Not checked yet
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
  • 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 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
  • 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

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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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. GraphistryGraph Visualization Tools Software 8.9Free plan
  2. KeyLinesGraph Visualization Tools Software 8.6Pricing on request · 21-day trial

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

  • 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.
  • Graphistry8.9/10 · Free plan

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

    Visit GraphistryFull 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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