Comparison
graph vs kedro-viz
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 kedro-viz if kedro-Viz is tailored for visualizing Kedro projects and tracking experiments within the Kedro framework.
Markdown twin · graph alternatives · kedro-viz alternatives
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | graph | kedro-viz |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (2d since push) As of 1d · github_public_v1 | Very active (1d since push) As of 3w · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of 1d · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of 3w · 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
- kedro-viz
- Visualise Kedro data pipelines and track experiments.
Stars
- graph
- 1.3k
- kedro-viz
- 753
Forks
- graph
- 83
- kedro-viz
- 125
Open issues
- graph
- 9
- kedro-viz
- 73
Language
- graph
- TypeScript
- kedro-viz
- 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.
- kedro-viz
- Kedro-Viz is tailored for visualizing Kedro projects and tracking experiments within the Kedro framework.
Persona
- graph
- -
- kedro-viz
- -
Runtime
- graph
- -
- kedro-viz
- -
License
- graph
- MIT License
- kedro-viz
- Licensed under Apache-2.0
Last pushed
- graph
- Aug 20, 2026
- kedro-viz
- Aug 1, 2026
Categories
- graph
- Data & Retrieval, Vector Databases
- kedro-viz
- Data & Retrieval
Trust and health
Days since push
- graph
- 2d
- kedro-viz
- 1d
Open issues (now)
- graph
- 9
- kedro-viz
- 73
Stars delta
- graph
- +37 (30d)
- kedro-viz
- Unknown
Open issues delta
- graph
- -3 (30d)
- kedro-viz
- Unknown
Full report
- graph
- Trust report
- kedro-viz
- Trust report
Shared compatibility
- Node.js · graph: Node.js runtime · kedro-viz: Node.js runtime
Choose graph if…
- graph is primarily TypeScript; kedro-viz is JavaScript.
- License: graph is MIT, kedro-viz 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 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 kedro-viz if…
- kedro-viz is primarily JavaScript; graph is TypeScript.
- License: kedro-viz is Apache-2.0, graph is MIT.
- Tags unique to kedro-viz: data-visualization, experiment tracking, kedro-extension, kedro-plugin.
- When working with existing Kedro projects to visualize pipelines and gain insights into experiment outcomes efficiently.
When NOT to use kedro-viz
- For pipeline visualization and experiment tracking if the project is not built on the Kedro framework, as integration may be cumbersome or unsupported.
- In settings where real-time collaboration features are essential, as its focus leans towards individual or pre-defined team workflows within a specific tech stack.
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 (kedro-org/kedro-viz) · observed Aug 3, 2026
- GitHub forks (kedro-org/kedro-viz) · observed Aug 3, 2026
- Last push (kedro-org/kedro-viz) · observed Aug 1, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Aug 3, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 16, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: graph 1.3k · kedro-viz 753 (synced Aug 22, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between graph and kedro-viz?
- graph: GPU-accelerated force graph layout and rendering. kedro-viz: Visualise Kedro data pipelines and track experiments.. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose graph over kedro-viz?
- Choose graph over kedro-viz when graph is primarily TypeScript; kedro-viz is JavaScript; License: graph is MIT, kedro-viz 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 Vector Databases; - When you require rapid visualization of large, complex network structures due to its GPU acceleration.
- When should I choose kedro-viz over graph?
- Choose kedro-viz over graph when kedro-viz is primarily JavaScript; graph is TypeScript; License: kedro-viz is Apache-2.0, graph is MIT; Tags unique to kedro-viz: data-visualization, experiment tracking, kedro-extension, kedro-plugin; When working with existing Kedro projects to visualize pipelines and gain insights into experiment outcomes efficiently.
- 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 kedro-viz?
- For pipeline visualization and experiment tracking if the project is not built on the Kedro framework, as integration may be cumbersome or unsupported. In settings where real-time collaboration features are essential, as its focus leans towards individual or pre-defined team workflows within a specific tech stack.
- Is graph or kedro-viz more popular on GitHub?
- graph has more GitHub stars (1,256 vs 753). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are graph and kedro-viz open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (graph: MIT, kedro-viz: Apache-2.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to graph or kedro-viz?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at graph alternatives and kedro-viz alternatives (graph markdown twin, kedro-viz 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 kedro-viz?
- graph: Very active. kedro-viz: 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 kedro-viz?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: graph trust report; kedro-viz trust report.