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Head-to-head · Graph Visualization Tools Software

KeyLines vs Kumu

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score KeyLines #4 in Graph Visualization Tools Software 7.2/10 Pricing on request · 21-day trial ✓ 0 of 3 features Visit KeyLines
Kumu #8 in Graph Visualization Tools Software 6.8/10 Free plan · paid from $9/mo · 14-day trial Free plan✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Kumu

KeyLines leads on 0 checks, Kumu on 1, 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 scoreKeyLines · 7.2/10
  • Free planonly Kumu

KeyLines scores higher on our rubric for graph visualization tools software: 7.2 against 6.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #8.

Kumu offers free plan; KeyLines doesn't.

KeyLines is the better fit for production web graph applications. Kumu is the better fit for collaborative relationship and stakeholder mapping.

  • KeyLines fits best

    Production web graph applications

  • Kumu fits best

    Collaborative relationship and stakeholder mapping

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Side by side

Feature KeyLines 7.2/10 Visit ↗ Kumu 6.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.2 6.8
Ranking #4 in Graph Visualization Tools Software #8 in Graph Visualization Tools Software
Best for Production web graph applications Collaborative relationship and stakeholder mapping
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price Not published $9/mo
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial — —
Free trial length 21 days 14 days · no card needed
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Web Web
Support Email, Docs Email, Live chat, Docs
Compliance ISO 27001 PCI DSS, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features KeyLines 0/3 · Kumu 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
  • 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.
  • Maps relationships, stakeholders, systems, communities, and social networks
  • Imports data and supports tags, attributes, filtering, and network metrics
  • Collaborators, presentation tools, and embeddable interactive maps
Cons
  • 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.
  • Private projects start at $9 per project per month
  • Pro workspace collaboration features require a paid plan
  • Focused on mapping relationships, not CRM-derived relationship intelligence
Our verdict

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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Kumu is a web-based platform for creating interactive maps of relationships, stakeholders, systems, communities, and social networks. It suits individuals and teams who need to make complex connections easier to explore, from organizations…

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  1. KeyLinesGraph Visualization Tools Software 7.2Pricing on request · 21-day trial
  2. KumuGraph Visualization Tools Software 6.8Free plan · paid from $9/mo · 14-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • 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.

  • Kumu — where it wins

    • Maps relationships, stakeholders, systems, communities, and social networks
    • Imports data and supports tags, attributes, filtering, and network metrics
    • Collaborators, presentation tools, and embeddable interactive maps

    Where it doesn't

    • Private projects start at $9 per project per month
    • Pro workspace collaboration features require a paid plan
    • Focused on mapping relationships, not CRM-derived relationship intelligence
  • KeyLines7.2/10 · Pricing on request · 21-day trial

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

    Visit KeyLinesFull verdict →
  • Kumu6.8/10 · Free plan · paid from $9/mo · 14-day trial

    An interactive mapping tool for exploring relationships, stakeholders, and networks.

    Visit KumuFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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