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Head-to-head · Graph Visualization Tools Software

Polinode vs Kumu

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

Polinode leads on 0 checks, Kumu on 1, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scorePolinode · 6.9/10
  • Lowest starting priceKumu · $9/mo
  • Free planboth

Polinode scores higher on our rubric for graph visualization tools software: 6.9 against 6.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #8.

Kumu is cheaper to start at $9/mo against $40/mo.

Polinode is the better fit for workplace network and relationship analysis. Kumu is the better fit for collaborative relationship and stakeholder mapping.

  • Polinode fits best

    Workplace network and relationship analysis

  • Kumu fits best

    Collaborative relationship and stakeholder mapping

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Side by side

Feature Polinode 6.9/10 Visit ↗ Kumu 6.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 6.9 6.8
Ranking #6 in Graph Visualization Tools Software #8 in Graph Visualization Tools Software
Best for Workplace network and relationship analysis Collaborative relationship and stakeholder mapping
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $40/mo $9/mo (best)
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Web Web
Features Polinode 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

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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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. PolinodeGraph Visualization Tools Software 6.9Free plan · paid from $40/mo
  2. KumuGraph Visualization Tools Software 6.8Free plan · paid from $9/mo · 14-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • 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

  • 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
  • Polinode6.9/10 · Free plan · paid from $40/mo

    Maps workplace relationships through surveys and workplace-data integrations.

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  • 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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