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Linkurious alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rankAll graph visualization and network analysis software

Top picks

  • Gephi logo

    Best overall

    Gephi

    Open source

  • Cytoscape logo

    Best free option

    Cytoscape

    Open source

  • Neo4j logo

    Best open source

    Neo4j

    Cloud free tier: AuraDB Free, $0

Common reasons people leave Linkurious: expensive per-user pricing; the full platform is quote-only, and requires data to be loaded into a supported graph database first. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Linkurious, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Gephi currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingVerified priceOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Gephi logoGephiOpen source—YesWindows, macOS, Linux +15 of 568.8
2Cytoscape logoCytoscapeOpen source—YesWindows, macOS, Linux +14 of 464.8
3Kumu logoKumuFree plan + paid$9/month per private projectNoWeb, Self-hosted4 of 461.8
4Neo4j logoNeo4jOpen source—YesWindows, macOS, Linux +25 of 551.2
  1. Gephi logo

    1. GephiTop pick

    Best for: Researchers, journalists and analysts who need to map and measure large networks for free

    Open sourceWindows, macOS, Linux, Web

    68.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Linkurious

    Free open-source desktop app for network analysis and visualization, without needing a graph database.

    Pros

    • Handles very large graphs with fast layout algorithms
    • Built-in community detection and centrality metrics
    • Exports publication-ready PNG, PDF and SVG
    • Free and open source, with a browser-based Gephi Lite

    Cons

    • Steep learning curve for newcomers
    • Java desktop app that can feel dated and unstable
    • No real-time collaboration
    Visit Gephi Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Gephi a good Linkurious alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    License
    GPL-3.0
    Checked Oct 29, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Graph size
    Ten to ten million nodes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026gephi.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Export formats
    PNG, PDF, SVG
    Checked Nov 8, 2026gephi.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Web version
    Gephi Lite
    Checked Nov 8, 2026gephi.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Origin
    University of Technology of Compiègne
    Checked Nov 8, 2026gephi.org(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Cytoscape logo

    2. Cytoscape

    Best for: Biologists and data scientists analyzing interaction networks alongside their own data

    Open sourceWindows, macOS, Linux, Web

    64.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Linkurious

    Free open-source network analysis tool with a large plugin ecosystem, popular in research.

    Pros

    • Large app ecosystem for clustering, statistics and domain-specific tools
    • Scriptable from R and Python
    • Free and open source under the LGPL
    • Strong support for biological data formats and pathway databases

    Cons

    • Interface and terminology are geared to biology
    • Many analysis features depend on installing separate apps
    • Java desktop app that can be heavy on large networks
    Visit Cytoscape Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Cytoscape a good Linkurious alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    LGPL
    Checked Nov 8, 2026cytoscape.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Apps
    Over a hundred third-party apps
    Checked Nov 8, 2026cytoscape.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Web version
    Cytoscape Web
    Checked Nov 8, 2026cytoscape.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Owner
    Cytoscape Consortium (nonprofit)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026cytoscape.org(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Kumu logo

    3. Kumu

    Best for: Nonprofits, consultants and educators mapping stakeholders or systems for others to explore

    Free plan + paidSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    61.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Linkurious

    Affordable browser-based relationship mapping for smaller teams and stakeholder maps.

    Pros

    • Runs in the browser with nothing to install
    • Unlimited public projects and collaborators for free
    • Presentation builder and embeddable maps
    • Self-hosted Enterprise option for sensitive data

    Cons

    • Private projects are billed per project, which adds up
    • Fewer analysis algorithms than Gephi or Cytoscape
    • Free projects are public and indexed by search engines
    Visit Kumu Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Kumu a good Linkurious alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    Unlimited public projects
    Checked Nov 8, 2026kumu.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $9/month per private project
    Checked Nov 8, 2026kumu.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    Two weeks for private projects
    Checked Nov 8, 2026kumu.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Self-hosting
    Kumu Enterprise
    Checked Nov 8, 2026kumu.io(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Neo4j logo

    4. Neo4j

    Best for: Developers modelling highly connected data such as fraud, recommendations or knowledge graphs

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWindows, macOS, Linux, Web, Self-hosted

    51.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Linkurious

    Teams already on Neo4j can use its own visual graph exploration tools instead of a separate investigation layer.

    Pros

    • Cypher makes graph queries short and readable
    • Free Desktop app with import, query and visual tools
    • Managed AuraDB cloud with a free tier
    • Large community, courses and integrations

    Cons

    • Clustering and advanced security need the paid Enterprise Edition
    • Desktop's bundled Enterprise licence is for local single-user use only
    • Memory-hungry on large graphs
    Visit Neo4j Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.341
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Neo4j a good Linkurious alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Neo4j Desktop price
    Free
    Checked Nov 8, 2026neo4j.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Desktop platforms
    Linux, macOS, Windows
    Checked Nov 8, 2026neo4j.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Desktop licence
    Includes Developer edition of Enterprise
    Checked Nov 8, 2026neo4j.com(opens source in a new tab)
    License
    GPL-3.0 (Community Edition)
    Checked Nov 1, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Cloud free tier
    AuraDB Free, $0
    Checked Nov 8, 2026neo4j.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Linkurious alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Gephi logo

Best Linkurious alternative for most people

Gephi

Free open-source desktop app for network analysis and visualization, without needing a graph database.

Cytoscape logo

Best Linkurious alternative for a free option

Cytoscape

Free open-source network analysis tool with a large plugin ecosystem, popular in research.

Kumu logo

Best Linkurious alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Kumu

Affordable browser-based relationship mapping for smaller teams and stakeholder maps.

Neo4j logo

Best Linkurious alternative for open source

Neo4j

Teams already on Neo4j can use its own visual graph exploration tools instead of a separate investigation layer.

Kumu logo

Best Linkurious alternative for self-hosting

Kumu

Affordable browser-based relationship mapping for smaller teams and stakeholder maps.

Gephi logo

Best Linkurious alternative for Mac

Gephi

Free open-source desktop app for network analysis and visualization, without needing a graph database.

Gephi logo

Best Linkurious alternative for Windows

Gephi

Free open-source desktop app for network analysis and visualization, without needing a graph database.

Gephi logo

Best Linkurious alternative for Linux

Gephi

Free open-source desktop app for network analysis and visualization, without needing a graph database.

Gephi logo

Best Linkurious alternative for working in the browser

Gephi

Free open-source desktop app for network analysis and visualization, without needing a graph database.

Linkurious alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Linkurious?

Gephi ranks first right now. Free open-source desktop app for network analysis and visualization, without needing a graph database. Cytoscape and Kumu follow it in our ranking.

Linkurious vs Gephi: what's the difference?

Linkurious is a paid product; Gephi is free and open source. Gephi is open source and Linkurious is not. Only Gephi runs on Windows, macOS and Linux.

Is Linkurious free?

Linkurious is a paid product. Starting price: €490 per user/month (Enterprise Cloud); Free trial: 30 days. Checked on Linkurious's own site, November 2026.

Is there a free alternative to Linkurious?

Yes. Gephi (open source), Cytoscape (open source), Kumu (free plan + paid) and Neo4j (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Linkurious?

Yes: Gephi, Cytoscape and Neo4j. Neo4j can also be self-hosted.

Which Linkurious alternatives work on Linux?

Gephi, Cytoscape and Neo4j run on Linux.

Why do people switch from Linkurious?

The complaints we hear most: expensive per-user pricing; the full platform is quote-only; requires data to be loaded into a supported graph database first; overkill for one-off network analysis or academic use.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Linkurious, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.