Comparison
graph vs graphify
Verdict
Pick graph if cosmosGL/graph provides GPU-accelerated techniques for creating and rendering force-directed layouts. This makes it particularly apt for users who need to visualize complex networks efficiently; pick graphify if graphify transforms codebases into a queryable knowledge graph using local deterministic AST parsing, making it a powerful tool for developers who need to analyze and query their codebase comprehensively.
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GraphCanon updated Sep 20, 2026
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | graph | graphify |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (2d since push) As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Very active (1d since push) As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Jul 11, 2026 · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Sep 18, 2026 · osv@v1 |
| deps.dev advisories | Not queried deps.dev@v1 | Not queried deps.dev@v1 |
| OpenSSF Scorecard | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 |
Tagline
- graph
- GPU-accelerated force graph layout and rendering
- graphify
- Transforms codebases into a queryable knowledge graph
Stars
- graph
- 1.3k
- graphify
- 119k
Forks
- graph
- 85
- graphify
- 12k
Open issues
- graph
- 16
- graphify
- 1.4k
Language
- graph
- TypeScript
- graphify
- Python
Adopt for
- graph
- CosmosGL/graph provides GPU-accelerated techniques for creating and rendering force-directed layouts. This makes it particularly apt for users who need to visualize complex networks efficiently.
- graphify
- Graphify transforms codebases into a queryable knowledge graph using local deterministic AST parsing, making it a powerful tool for developers who need to analyze and query their codebase comprehensively.
Persona
- graph
- -
- graphify
- -
Runtime
- graph
- -
- graphify
- -
License
- graph
- MIT License
- graphify
- Apache-2.0
Last pushed
- graph
- Sep 18, 2026
- graphify
- Sep 16, 2026
Categories
- graph
- Data & Retrieval, Vector Databases
- graphify
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
Trust and health
Days since push
- graph
- 2d
- graphify
- 1d
Open issues (now)
- graph
- 16
- graphify
- 1.4k
Stars delta
- graph
- +58 (30d)
- graphify
- +12k (30d)
Open issues delta
- graph
- +4 (30d)
- graphify
- +416 (30d)
Full report
- graph
- Trust report
- graphify
- Trust report
Choose graph if…
- graph is primarily TypeScript; graphify is Python.
- License: graph is MIT, graphify is Apache-2.0.
- Pricing: Free and open-source under the MIT license..
- Requirements: Requires a WebGL-supported environment.
- Tags unique to graph: embeddings, force, graph, network.
- Also covers Data & Retrieval, Vector Databases.
- - When you require rapid visualization of large, complex network structures due to its GPU acceleration
When NOT to use graph
- - If your project does not involve visualizing complex networks as this tool's forte lies in force-directed graphical representations
- - When working with systems or frameworks that do not support WebGL, since CosmosGL/graph relies on it for rendering
Choose graphify if…
- graphify is primarily Python; graph is TypeScript.
- License: graphify is Apache-2.0, graph is MIT.
- Pricing: Graphify is available under the Apache-2.0 license, which is free to use, but additional features or services may be available for a fee..
- Requirements: Min 2 GB RAM; Ensure you install the correct PyPI package `graphifyy` (double-y) to avoid using unaffiliated packages..
- Tags unique to graphify: ai-agents, ast, code-analysis, code-search.
- Also covers AI Agents, Developer Tools.
- graphify ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- When you need to convert your codebase, including documentation, SQL schemas, configurations, and PDFs, into a queryable knowledge graph locally.
When NOT to use graphify
- If you prefer tools that rely on vector stores for their operations, as Graphify does not use vector stores.
- When you need a tool that integrates with cloud services for parsing and querying, as Graphify operates locally.
- If you are looking for a tool that does not provide detailed explanations for every edge in the graph.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (cosmosgl/graph) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (cosmosgl/graph) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (cosmosgl/graph) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 12, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (Graphify-Labs/graphify) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (Graphify-Labs/graphify) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (Graphify-Labs/graphify) · observed Sep 16, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Sep 18, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: graph 1.3k · graphify 119k (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between graph and graphify?
- graph: GPU-accelerated force graph layout and rendering. graphify: Transforms codebases into a queryable knowledge graph. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose graph over graphify?
- Choose graph over graphify when graph is primarily TypeScript; graphify is Python; License: graph is MIT, graphify is Apache-2.0; Pricing: Free and open-source under the MIT license.; Requirements: Requires a WebGL-supported environment; Tags unique to graph: embeddings, force, graph, network; Also covers Data & Retrieval, Vector Databases; - When you require rapid visualization of large, complex network structures due to its GPU acceleration.
- When should I choose graphify over graph?
- Choose graphify over graph when graphify is primarily Python; graph is TypeScript; License: graphify is Apache-2.0, graph is MIT; Pricing: Graphify is available under the Apache-2.0 license, which is free to use, but additional features or services may be available for a fee.; Requirements: Min 2 GB RAM; Ensure you install the correct PyPI package
graphifyy(double-y) to avoid using unaffiliated packages.; Tags unique to graphify: ai-agents, ast, code-analysis, code-search; Also covers AI Agents, Developer Tools; graphify ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; When you need to convert your codebase, including documentation, SQL schemas, configurations, and PDFs, into a queryable knowledge graph locally. - When should I avoid graph?
- - If your project does not involve visualizing complex networks as this tool's forte lies in force-directed graphical representations - When working with systems or frameworks that do not support WebGL, since CosmosGL/graph relies on it for rendering
- When should I avoid graphify?
- If you prefer tools that rely on vector stores for their operations, as Graphify does not use vector stores. When you need a tool that integrates with cloud services for parsing and querying, as Graphify operates locally. If you are looking for a tool that does not provide detailed explanations for every edge in the graph.
- Is graph or graphify more popular on GitHub?
- graphify has more GitHub stars (119,168 vs 1,277). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are graph and graphify open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (graph: MIT, graphify: Apache-2.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to graph or graphify?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at graph alternatives and graphify alternatives (graph markdown twin, graphify markdown twin), ranked by typed relationship edges rather than popularity votes.
- Is there a machine-readable version of this comparison?
- Yes. The markdown twin at this comparison mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers.
- Which is better maintained, graph or graphify?
- graph: Very active. graphify: Very active. Compare maintenance labels, days since push, and release cadence in the trust section below - stars alone do not measure maintenance.
- Where are the full trust reports for graph and graphify?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: graph trust report; graphify trust report.