Comparison
graph vs langgraph4j
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 langgraph4j if langGraph4j is a Java library for developing AI-agentic architectures that integrates seamlessly with Langchain4j and Spring AI.
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GraphCanon updated Sep 20, 2026
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | graph | langgraph4j |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (2d since push) As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Very active (1d since push) As of Sep 17, 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 17, 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 Jul 15, 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
- langgraph4j
- A library for developing AI Agentic Architectures in Java
Stars
- graph
- 1.3k
- langgraph4j
- 2.0k
Forks
- graph
- 85
- langgraph4j
- 280
Open issues
- graph
- 16
- langgraph4j
- 25
Language
- graph
- TypeScript
- langgraph4j
- Java
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.
- langgraph4j
- LangGraph4j is a Java library for developing AI-agentic architectures that integrates seamlessly with Langchain4j and Spring AI.
Persona
- graph
- -
- langgraph4j
- -
Runtime
- graph
- -
- langgraph4j
- -
License
- graph
- MIT License
- langgraph4j
- MIT License
Last pushed
- graph
- Sep 18, 2026
- langgraph4j
- Sep 15, 2026
Categories
- graph
- Data & Retrieval, Vector Databases
- langgraph4j
- AI Agents
Trust and health
Days since push
- graph
- 2d
- langgraph4j
- 1d
Open issues (now)
- graph
- 16
- langgraph4j
- 25
Stars delta
- graph
- +58 (30d)
- langgraph4j
- +98 (30d)
Open issues delta
- graph
- +4 (30d)
- langgraph4j
- +1 (30d)
Full report
- graph
- Trust report
- langgraph4j
- Trust report
Choose graph if…
- graph is primarily TypeScript; langgraph4j is Java.
- 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 langgraph4j if…
- langgraph4j is primarily Java; graph is TypeScript.
- Pricing: Available at no cost; commercial support and enterprise options may incur additional charges..
- Requirements: Min 1 GB RAM.
- Tags unique to langgraph4j: agents, ai, langchain4j, spring-ai.
- Also covers AI Agents.
- When you are building an application in the Java ecosystem that requires integration with both Langchain4j and Spring AI.
When NOT to use langgraph4j
- Avoid using it if your project strictly limits external dependency versions and necessitates an older version of Java (prior to 17), as LangGraph4j demands at least Java 17.
- If you require the absolute latest features before official release, direct snapshot use might pose instability risks that could disrupt development cycles or production environments.
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 (langgraph4j/langgraph4j) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (langgraph4j/langgraph4j) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (langgraph4j/langgraph4j) · observed Sep 15, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: graph 1.3k · langgraph4j 2.0k (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between graph and langgraph4j?
- graph: GPU-accelerated force graph layout and rendering. langgraph4j: A library for developing AI Agentic Architectures in Java. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose graph over langgraph4j?
- Choose graph over langgraph4j when graph is primarily TypeScript; langgraph4j is Java; 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 langgraph4j over graph?
- Choose langgraph4j over graph when langgraph4j is primarily Java; graph is TypeScript; Pricing: Available at no cost; commercial support and enterprise options may incur additional charges.; Requirements: Min 1 GB RAM; Tags unique to langgraph4j: agents, ai, langchain4j, spring-ai; Also covers AI Agents; When you are building an application in the Java ecosystem that requires integration with both Langchain4j and Spring AI.
- 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 langgraph4j?
- Avoid using it if your project strictly limits external dependency versions and necessitates an older version of Java (prior to 17), as LangGraph4j demands at least Java 17. If you require the absolute latest features before official release, direct snapshot use might pose instability risks that could disrupt development cycles or production environments.
- Is graph or langgraph4j more popular on GitHub?
- langgraph4j has more GitHub stars (2,006 vs 1,277). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are graph and langgraph4j open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (graph: MIT, langgraph4j: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to graph or langgraph4j?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at graph alternatives and langgraph4j alternatives (graph markdown twin, langgraph4j 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 langgraph4j?
- graph: Very active. langgraph4j: 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 langgraph4j?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: graph trust report; langgraph4j trust report.