LaNet-vi review
A focused web tool for network decomposition, statistics, and static exports.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
LaNet-vi is a cloud-based web tool for visualizing large networks and examining their hierarchical structure through decomposition. Researchers and other network analysts can upload edge-list files, choose a method, and generate visualizations alongside network statistics. It accepts plain-text, gzip, or bzip2 files up to 50 MB, and the documentation describes support for weighted and directed edge lists. Its focus is network analysis and image output rather than collaborative or interactive exploration.
The core workflow centers on three methods: K-Core, K-Dense, and D-Core decomposition. Output settings include image format, background, resolution, node size, and edge transparency, with PNG, PDF, and SVG export options. Network statistics are available alongside the visualization. This makes LaNet-vi a practical fit when the goal is to inspect decomposition structure and produce configurable static images; it is less suited to workflows that depend on interactive filtering or shared workspaces, neither of which is offered.
LaNet-vi is available through a public web interface at no cost, and its REST API provides endpoints for upload, visualization, and network analysis. That API may suit users who want to incorporate these operations into programmatic workflows. The product is open source, and documentation is its listed support channel. Choose it for focused decomposition analysis and downloadable visualizations; consider another tool if your work requires collaboration, interactive filtering, or uploads larger than 50 MB.
LaNet-vi pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Offers K-Core, K-Dense, and D-Core decomposition methods
- Exports configurable visualizations as PNG, PDF, or SVG
- REST API supports upload, visualization, and network analysis
- Where it doesn't
- Edge-list uploads are limited to 50 MB
- Interactive filtering is unavailable
- Collaboration features are unavailable
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