Comparison
graph vs litegraph.js
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 litegraph.js if litegraph.js is a JavaScript-based graph node engine for creating visual workflows, supporting both client-side and server-side execution with Node.JS.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | graph | litegraph.js |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (2d since push) As of 1d · github_public_v1 | Dormant (738d since push) As of 2w · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of 1d · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of 2w · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 1mo · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 1mo · 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
- litegraph.js
- A graph node engine and editor for creating visual workflows in JavaScript environments.
Stars
- graph
- 1.3k
- litegraph.js
- 8.1k
Forks
- graph
- 83
- litegraph.js
- 838
Open issues
- graph
- 9
- litegraph.js
- 146
Language
- graph
- TypeScript
- litegraph.js
- JavaScript
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.
- litegraph.js
- Litegraph.js is a JavaScript-based graph node engine for creating visual workflows, supporting both client-side and server-side execution with Node.JS.
Persona
- graph
- -
- litegraph.js
- -
Runtime
- graph
- -
- litegraph.js
- -
License
- graph
- MIT License
- litegraph.js
- MIT
Last pushed
- graph
- Aug 20, 2026
- litegraph.js
- Aug 1, 2024
Categories
- graph
- Data & Retrieval, Vector Databases
- litegraph.js
- Developer Tools
Trust and health
Maintenance
- graph
- Very active (96%)
- litegraph.js
- Dormant (18%)
Days since push
- graph
- 2d
- litegraph.js
- 738d
Open issues (now)
- graph
- 9
- litegraph.js
- 146
Stars delta
- graph
- +37 (30d)
- litegraph.js
- Unknown
Open issues delta
- graph
- -3 (30d)
- litegraph.js
- Unknown
Owner type
- graph
- Organization
- litegraph.js
- User
Full report
- graph
- Trust report
- litegraph.js
- Trust report
Shared compatibility
- Node.js · graph: Node.js runtime · litegraph.js: Node.js runtime
Choose graph if…
- graph is primarily TypeScript; litegraph.js is JavaScript.
- Pricing: Free and open-source under the MIT license..
- Requirements: Requires a WebGL-supported environment.
- Tags unique to graph: embeddings, force, network, simulation.
- 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 litegraph.js if…
- litegraph.js is primarily JavaScript; graph is TypeScript.
- Tags unique to litegraph.js: blueprints, canvas2d, editor, graphs.
- Also covers Developer Tools.
- When needing to execute workflows using HTML5 Canvas2D that must be compatible with both web browsers and Node.JS environments.
When NOT to use litegraph.js
- If your project demands WebGL rendering capabilities as Litegraph.js operates exclusively on HTML5 Canvas2D.
- When the development includes high-performance real-time graphics tasks that require dedicated graphical processing beyond basic 2D canvas operations.
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 Aug 22, 2026
- GitHub forks (cosmosgl/graph) · observed Aug 22, 2026
- Last push (cosmosgl/graph) · observed Aug 20, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Aug 22, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 12, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (jagenjo/litegraph.js) · observed Aug 10, 2026
- GitHub forks (jagenjo/litegraph.js) · observed Aug 10, 2026
- Last push (jagenjo/litegraph.js) · observed Aug 1, 2024
- License file (MIT) · observed Aug 10, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 16, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: graph 1.3k · litegraph.js 8.1k (synced Aug 22, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between graph and litegraph.js?
- graph: GPU-accelerated force graph layout and rendering. litegraph.js: A graph node engine and editor for creating visual workflows in JavaScript environments.. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose graph over litegraph.js?
- Choose graph over litegraph.js when graph is primarily TypeScript; litegraph.js is JavaScript; Pricing: Free and open-source under the MIT license.; Requirements: Requires a WebGL-supported environment; Tags unique to graph: embeddings, force, network, simulation; 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 litegraph.js over graph?
- Choose litegraph.js over graph when litegraph.js is primarily JavaScript; graph is TypeScript; Tags unique to litegraph.js: blueprints, canvas2d, editor, graphs; Also covers Developer Tools; When needing to execute workflows using HTML5 Canvas2D that must be compatible with both web browsers and Node.JS environments.
- 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 litegraph.js?
- If your project demands WebGL rendering capabilities as Litegraph.js operates exclusively on HTML5 Canvas2D. When the development includes high-performance real-time graphics tasks that require dedicated graphical processing beyond basic 2D canvas operations.
- Is graph or litegraph.js more popular on GitHub?
- litegraph.js has more GitHub stars (8,101 vs 1,256). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are graph and litegraph.js open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (graph: MIT, litegraph.js: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to graph or litegraph.js?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at graph alternatives and litegraph.js alternatives (graph markdown twin, litegraph.js 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 litegraph.js?
- graph: Very active. litegraph.js: Dormant. 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 litegraph.js?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: graph trust report; litegraph.js trust report.