Graphviz Pros and Cons

It sorts and analyzes vast amounts of data every day. It was so fascinating that its scalability, efficiency, and user-friendliness are amazing for manipulating large bulk of data. It is a convenient tool to work with the data sets, which at a first glance seem too complicated. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

A slow initial launch (of application) causes users to lose a lot of time in doing the job. At the beginning, I realised that Graphvis was difficult enough, but in the end Graphvis became something special to me. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Graphviz is a smart decoder ring for data. As I process and release, it takes those complicated relationships and gives me clear, colorful maps that my brain can understand. Whether it's visualizing distant inter-webs or Spider-Man's way of thinking, Graphviz makes the our invisible visible. This way of writing covers a lot, being at the same moment very simple and strong. Not only that, these SVG outputs are a visual treasure fro me, which are easy to incorporate in reports and presentations. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Graphviz did not provided me with the easy-drag-and-drop feature. The learning curve may seem like an Everest to the beginners like me, if you want to customize more than basics. But the command-line interface, that’s where real developers come in – even me as a GUI lovers can’t stand it. The information, even though it is elaborate, can seem like a maze sometimes. And Graphviz does customization well, but if you are looking for hyper-artistic, Instagram worthy graphs like me, there might be other options for you. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It is useful in many ways as it provides options for fonts, colors , hyperlinks, etc. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

At the time of rendering it frequently gives wrong result Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The text-to-graph approach Graphviz offers sets it apart from other graph visualization tools. Often times graph visualization tools do not support various data formats, making it challenging to import data from different sources or formats, and thus adding extra data processing steps. With Graphviz, I have saved hours of time that would go on preparing data for visualization. I love the customization options available for shapes, hyperlinks, line styles and more. The tool is quite easy to use, even for casual users. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I wish the Documentation could be a bit more elaborate, especially for the Library Usage and Layout Engines sub- sections. Also, Graphviz needs some improvement to generate large, complex graphs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It offers several automated layout algorithms. Almost every element of the graphs may be altered, including the edge styles, colors, labels, and more, enabling us to create customized visualizations to meet particular requirements. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

When intricate modifications or beautiful designs are needed, it might fall short. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It is an designing tool which is open source graph. It abstact data and convert them into graphic form to ease with visualise for people to people. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Sometimes it is expensive and lengthy process. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It has cool features to plot various kinds of diagrams like graphs, networks etc. which helps in Data Visualization techniques Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It has limited features and the quality of images are not as good like which are present in seaborn or plotly libraries Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It's ability to build visually appealing graphs using a simple and intuitive text format, removing the need for manual interaction. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

As an SEO expert, I believe that they should put in a little more effort to lower the website's spam score. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Graphviz impresses me with its powerful and flexible graph visualization capabilities. It does a good job in transforming abstract data structures into clear, informative diagrams. The simplicity of its DOT language also makes it accessible and allowing for quick creation of graphs without the need for the extensive coding knowledge. I used to generate high-quality outputs in various format like SVG, PDF and it is easy later to integrating graphs into different platforms and documents. There are some noteworthy features like customizable colors, fonts, shapes and line styles that enhances the visual appeal and readability of the diagrams. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

For begineers, the initial learning curve can be somewhat steep, particularly when delving into some comlex graph structures and customizations. The user interface, primarily opeated through command-line tools, might feel daunting for those accustomed to more graphical interfaces. Additionally, I found the documentaion, though comprenhensive, it can sometimes be overwhelming to navigate, especially for those who seeking quick solutions or examples. Regarding the aesthetic flexibility, Graphviz might fall short for users looking for highly intricate and artistically stylized graph representations. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Automatic layout,flexibility,custonzation Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Learning curve, limited features, older user interface Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.