--- title: "graph vs graphify" type: "comparison" canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/cosmosgl-graph-vs-graphify-labs-graphify" tools: ["cosmosgl-graph", "graphify-labs-graphify"] --- # graph vs graphify *GraphCanon updated Sep 20, 2026* ## 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. [graph](https://cosmos.gl) reports 1.3k GitHub stars, 85 forks, and 16 open issues, last pushed Sep 18, 2026. [graphify](https://www.graphify.com) has 119k stars, 12k forks, and 1.4k open issues, last pushed Sep 16, 2026. Figures are from public GitHub metadata via [graph's repository](https://github.com/cosmosgl/graph) and [graphify's repository](https://github.com/Graphify-Labs/graphify). | | [graph](/tools/cosmosgl-graph.md) | [graphify](/tools/graphify-labs-graphify.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Tagline | GPU-accelerated force graph layout and rendering | Transforms codebases into a queryable knowledge graph | | Stars | 1,277 | 119,168 | | Forks | 85 | 11,524 | | Open issues | 16 | 1,394 | | Language | TypeScript | Python | | Adopt for | 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 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 | - | - | | Runtime | - | - | | License | MIT License | Apache-2.0 | | Categories | Data & Retrieval, Vector Databases | AI Agents, Developer Tools | ## Trust and health _Sourced signals - not a safety guarantee. No winner column._ | | [graph](/tools/cosmosgl-graph.md) | [graphify](/tools/graphify-labs-graphify.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Days since push | 2d | 1d | | Open issues (now) | 16 | 1.4k | | Stars delta | +58 (30d) | +12k (30d) | | Open issues delta | +4 (30d) | +416 (30d) | | Full report | [trust report](/tools/cosmosgl-graph/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/graphify-labs-graphify/trust.md) | ## Decision facts: graph - **Pricing:** freemium - Free and open-source under the MIT license. - **Requirements:** Requires a WebGL-supported environment - **Adopt for:** 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. - **License detail:** MIT License ## Decision facts: graphify - **Pricing:** freemium - 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. - **Adopt for:** 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. ## Choose when ### 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 ### 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 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 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. ## 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](/tools/cosmosgl-graph/alternatives) and [graphify alternatives](/tools/graphify-labs-graphify/alternatives) ([graph markdown twin](/tools/cosmosgl-graph/alternatives.md), [graphify markdown twin](/tools/graphify-labs-graphify/alternatives.md)), 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](/compare/cosmosgl-graph-vs-graphify-labs-graphify.md) 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](/tools/cosmosgl-graph/trust); [graphify trust report](/tools/graphify-labs-graphify/trust). --- **Machine-readable endpoints** - JSON: [`/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=cosmosgl-graph`](/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=cosmosgl-graph) - LLM index: [/llms.txt](/llms.txt) - Full corpus: [/llms-full.txt](/llms-full.txt) _GraphCanon - The knowledge graph for AI development. https://www.graphcanon.com/_