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Free Linkurious alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

4 of the 4 Linkurious alternatives we track can be used for free (free, open source, or with a free plan). Gephi, Cytoscape and Kumu rank highest, with facts last verified Nov 8, 2026.

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)