Head-to-head · Graph Visualization Tools Software
Linkurious vs Kumu
Linkurious 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 scoreLinkurious · 7.7/10
- Free planonly Kumu
Linkurious scores higher on our rubric for graph visualization tools software: 7.7 against 6.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #8.
Kumu offers free plan; Linkurious doesn't.
Linkurious is the better fit for enterprise graph intelligence and case workflows. Kumu is the better fit for collaborative relationship and stakeholder mapping.
- Linkurious fits best
Enterprise graph intelligence and case workflows
- Kumu fits best
Collaborative relationship and stakeholder mapping
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Side by side
| Feature | Linkurious 7.7/10 Visit ↗ | Kumu 6.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.7 | 6.8 |
| Ranking | #3 in Graph Visualization Tools Software | #8 in Graph Visualization Tools Software |
| Best for | Enterprise graph intelligence and case workflows | 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 | 30 days | 14 days · no card needed |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted | Cloud, Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux | Web |
| Support | Tickets, Docs | Email, Live chat, Docs |
| Compliance | SOC 2, GDPR, SSO/SAML | PCI DSS, SSO/SAML, 2FA |
| Built for | Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Linkurious 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 |
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| Our verdict | Linkurious is a graph-powered decision intelligence platform for analysts, investigators, and teams working with connected data. It brings interactive graph visualization and network exploration together with graph analytics, full-text and… Read the review → |
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… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Linkurious — where it wins
- Combines visual exploration, fuzzy search, and no-code graph queries
- Adds geospatial and temporal analysis, alerts, and case management
- Connects to graph databases, BI tools, and identity systems
Where it doesn't
- Starts at EUR 490 per user per month
- No free plan; access begins with a paid offering
- Advanced capabilities are split across separate platform tiers
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
- Linkurious7.7/10 · From €490/user/mo · 30-day trial
A broad graph investigation toolkit, priced for teams with enterprise needs.
Visit LinkuriousFull 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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