Gephi
Free open-source software for network visualization and analysis, with a desktop app and browser-based Gephi Lite for exploring graphs.
About Gephi
Gephi is open-source software for visualizing and analyzing networks and graphs. It is available as a desktop application and as Gephi Lite, which runs in a browser. The site describes handling networks from ten to ten million nodes, from social networks to biological systems, and recommends the desktop version for networks over 10,000 nodes.
Key features
- Built-in algorithms for community detection, centrality measures, and clustering analysis
- Layout options including Force Atlas 2, Früchterman-Reingold, OpenOrd
- Spreadsheet interface to manipulate data columns, search and transform data
- Import multiple formats and filter networks interactively
- Customize nodes and edges based on data attributes
- Export high-resolution PNG, PDF, and SVG formats
Best for: Researchers and analysts working with connected data such as social networks or biological systems
Gephi at a glance
- Website
- gephi.org
- Category
- Design & Creative › Charts & Data Visualization
- Type
- App
- Pricing
- Free
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux, Web
- Details verified
- Oct 22, 2026 · Official source
- Open source
- Yes
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Gephi FAQ
Which operating systems does Gephi Desktop support?
Mac OS for both Intel and Silicon, Windows, and Linux, with Linux availability on Snapcraft and FlatHub.
How should I cite Gephi in research?
Bastian M., Heymann S., Jacomy M. (2009). Gephi: an open source software for exploring and manipulating networks.
Are there official Gephi courses with certification?
No, there are currently no official Gephi courses available that offer certification.
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