Side by side
Gephi vs Plotly
Both stand on data visualization software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan LinuxMacWeb+1
Gephi offers broad network analysis, visualization, import, and export capabilities without a software charge. Users should note that several desktop roadmap items, including undo and redo, are not yet listed as available.
Visit Gephi Free plan Self-hosted
Plotly spans open-source charting libraries, hosted publishing, and self-hosted enterprise deployment. Check the Free plan’s viewer and app limits, and note that credit-powered features stop when credits are exhausted.
Visit PlotlyThe facts
| Gephi | Plotly | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Web, Windows | Self-hosted |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | See the plans |
| Plans published | 1 | 5 |
| Maker | Gephi | Not published |
| Website | gephi.org | plotly.com |
| On data visualization software | #20 of 98 | #24 of 98 |
Gephi: what it does well
- Free open-source software under GPL
- Interactive layouts and real-time filtering
- Built-in network metrics and community detection
- Imports graph files, CSV, and databases
- Exports visualizations to SVG, PNG, and PDF
What to know first
- Scheduled dashboard refresh is not available
- Undo and redo remain planned features
- Parallel edge visualization remains planned
- Improved dynamic-graph timeline remains planned
Plotly: what it does well
- Graphing libraries support Python and JavaScript.
- More than 70 chart types are available.
- Dashboards support embedding and scheduled refresh.
- Free plan includes one app and three private viewers.
- Published apps continue running when credits run out.
What to know first
- Free plan does not allow inviting other users.
- Free plan includes only one app.
- Additional Plotly credits cost $1 each.
- Enterprise pricing is custom and not listed.