--- title: "kedro-viz vs lux" type: "comparison" canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/kedro-org-kedro-viz-vs-lux-org-lux" tools: ["kedro-org-kedro-viz", "lux-org-lux"] --- # kedro-viz vs lux *GraphCanon updated Aug 3, 2026* ## Verdict Pick kedro-viz if kedro-Viz is tailored for visualizing Kedro projects and tracking experiments within the Kedro framework; pick lux if automatically visualize pandas dataframes to reveal trends. [kedro-viz](https://demo.kedro.org) reports 753 GitHub stars, 125 forks, and 73 open issues, last pushed Aug 1, 2026. [lux](https://github.com/lux-org/lux) has 5.4k stars, 379 forks, and 90 open issues, last pushed Mar 20, 2024. Figures are from public GitHub metadata via [kedro-viz's repository](https://github.com/kedro-org/kedro-viz) and [lux's repository](https://github.com/lux-org/lux). | | [kedro-viz](/tools/kedro-org-kedro-viz.md) | [lux](/tools/lux-org-lux.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Tagline | Visualise Kedro data pipelines and track experiments. | Automatically visualize pandas dataframes. | | Stars | 753 | 5,375 | | Forks | 125 | 379 | | Open issues | 73 | 90 | | Language | JavaScript | Python | | Adopt for | Kedro-Viz is tailored for visualizing Kedro projects and tracking experiments within the Kedro framework. | Automatically visualize pandas dataframes to reveal trends. | | Persona | - | - | | Runtime | - | - | | License | Licensed under Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 | | Categories | Data & Retrieval | Data & Retrieval, Developer Tools | ## Trust and health _Sourced signals - not a safety guarantee. No winner column._ | | [kedro-viz](/tools/kedro-org-kedro-viz.md) | [lux](/tools/lux-org-lux.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Maintenance | Very active (96%) | Dormant (18%) | | Days since push | 1d | 865d | | Open issues (now) | 73 | 90 | | Full report | [trust report](/tools/kedro-org-kedro-viz/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/lux-org-lux/trust.md) | ## Shared compatibility - **Python**: [kedro-viz](/tools/kedro-org-kedro-viz.md) - Python runtime; [lux](/tools/lux-org-lux.md) - Python runtime ## 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 ## Decision facts: lux - **Adopt for:** Automatically visualize pandas dataframes to reveal trends. ## Choose when ### Choose kedro-viz if… - kedro-viz is primarily JavaScript; lux is Python. - 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. ### Choose lux if… - lux is primarily Python; kedro-viz is JavaScript. - Tags unique to lux: data-science, exploratory-data-analysis, jupyter, pandas. - Also covers Developer Tools. - When you need quick insights from pandas dataframes without manual visualization setup. ## 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. ## When NOT to use lux - Avoid if your workflow strictly avoids third-party extensions for Pandas. - Not suitable when detailed customization of visualizations is required, as Lux focuses on automated recommendations. ## Common questions ### What is the difference between kedro-viz and lux? kedro-viz: Visualise Kedro data pipelines and track experiments.. lux: Automatically visualize pandas dataframes.. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories. ### When should I choose kedro-viz over lux? Choose kedro-viz over lux when kedro-viz is primarily JavaScript; lux is Python; 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 choose lux over kedro-viz? Choose lux over kedro-viz when lux is primarily Python; kedro-viz is JavaScript; Tags unique to lux: data-science, exploratory-data-analysis, jupyter, pandas; Also covers Developer Tools; When you need quick insights from pandas dataframes without manual visualization setup. ### 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. ### When should I avoid lux? Avoid if your workflow strictly avoids third-party extensions for Pandas. Not suitable when detailed customization of visualizations is required, as Lux focuses on automated recommendations. ### Is kedro-viz or lux more popular on GitHub? lux has more GitHub stars (5,375 vs 753). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints. ### Are kedro-viz and lux open source? Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (kedro-viz: Apache-2.0, lux: Apache-2.0). ### Where can I find alternatives to kedro-viz or lux? GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at [kedro-viz alternatives](/tools/kedro-org-kedro-viz/alternatives) and [lux alternatives](/tools/lux-org-lux/alternatives) ([kedro-viz markdown twin](/tools/kedro-org-kedro-viz/alternatives.md), [lux markdown twin](/tools/lux-org-lux/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/kedro-org-kedro-viz-vs-lux-org-lux.md) mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers. ### Which is better maintained, kedro-viz or lux? kedro-viz: Very active. lux: 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 kedro-viz and lux? GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: [kedro-viz trust report](/tools/kedro-org-kedro-viz/trust); [lux trust report](/tools/lux-org-lux/trust). --- **Machine-readable endpoints** - JSON: [`/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=kedro-org-kedro-viz`](/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=kedro-org-kedro-viz) - 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/_