--- title: "graph vs kedro-viz" type: "comparison" canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/cosmosgl-graph-vs-kedro-org-kedro-viz" tools: ["cosmosgl-graph", "kedro-org-kedro-viz"] --- # graph vs kedro-viz *GraphCanon updated Aug 22, 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 kedro-viz if kedro-Viz is tailored for visualizing Kedro projects and tracking experiments within the Kedro framework. [graph](https://cosmos.gl) reports 1.3k GitHub stars, 83 forks, and 9 open issues, last pushed Aug 20, 2026. [kedro-viz](https://demo.kedro.org) has 753 stars, 125 forks, and 73 open issues, last pushed Aug 1, 2026. Figures are from public GitHub metadata via [graph's repository](https://github.com/cosmosgl/graph) and [kedro-viz's repository](https://github.com/kedro-org/kedro-viz). | | [graph](/tools/cosmosgl-graph.md) | [kedro-viz](/tools/kedro-org-kedro-viz.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Tagline | GPU-accelerated force graph layout and rendering | Visualise Kedro data pipelines and track experiments. | | Stars | 1,256 | 753 | | Forks | 83 | 125 | | Open issues | 9 | 73 | | Language | TypeScript | JavaScript | | 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. | Kedro-Viz is tailored for visualizing Kedro projects and tracking experiments within the Kedro framework. | | Persona | - | - | | Runtime | - | - | | License | MIT License | Licensed under Apache-2.0 | | Categories | Data & Retrieval, Vector Databases | Data & Retrieval | ## Trust and health _Sourced signals - not a safety guarantee. No winner column._ | | [graph](/tools/cosmosgl-graph.md) | [kedro-viz](/tools/kedro-org-kedro-viz.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Days since push | 2d | 1d | | Open issues (now) | 9 | 73 | | Stars delta | +37 (30d) | Unknown | | Open issues delta | -3 (30d) | Unknown | | Full report | [trust report](/tools/cosmosgl-graph/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/kedro-org-kedro-viz/trust.md) | ## Shared compatibility - **Node.js**: [graph](/tools/cosmosgl-graph.md) - Node.js runtime; [kedro-viz](/tools/kedro-org-kedro-viz.md) - Node.js runtime ## 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: kedro-viz - **Hosting:** self hosted - **Adopt for:** Kedro-Viz is tailored for visualizing Kedro projects and tracking experiments within the Kedro framework. - **License detail:** Licensed under Apache-2.0 ## Choose when ### 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 ### 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 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 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. ## 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](/tools/cosmosgl-graph/alternatives) and [kedro-viz alternatives](/tools/kedro-org-kedro-viz/alternatives) ([graph markdown twin](/tools/cosmosgl-graph/alternatives.md), [kedro-viz markdown twin](/tools/kedro-org-kedro-viz/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-kedro-org-kedro-viz.md) 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](/tools/cosmosgl-graph/trust); [kedro-viz trust report](/tools/kedro-org-kedro-viz/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/_