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LargeVis

Implementation of the LargeVis paper, used to visualize large-scale and high-dimensional data.

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Overview

LargeVis is an open-source C++ visualization tool released under the Apache-2.0 license. Its GitHub repository has 711 stars, 168 forks, and 3 contributors. It has not had a commit since Nov 2, 2016.

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Popularity among C++ visualization libraries & applications

ImPlot 6.2K PlotJuggler 6.2K Matplot++ 4.9K F3D 4.7K Mapnik 4K ROOT 3.3K LargeVis 711
ImPlot 6.2K PlotJuggler 6.2K Matplot++ 4.9K F3D 4.7K Mapnik 4K ROOT 3.3K LargeVis 711
GitHub stars for LargeVis and the most-starred alternatives.
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ToolStars
ImPlot6,239
PlotJuggler6,230
Matplot++4,937
F3D4,741
Mapnik3,965
ROOT3,307
LargeVis711

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LargeVis FAQ

Is LargeVis open source?

Yes. LargeVis is released under the Apache-2.0 license, and its source code is on GitHub.

Is LargeVis still maintained?

It appears inactive: the latest commit was on Nov 2, 2016, over a year ago. It may still work well, but expect fewer fixes and updates.

What are the best alternatives to LargeVis?

The most popular alternatives listed in C++ visualization libraries & applications are ImPlot, PlotJuggler, and Matplot++. See the full ranking.

What language is LargeVis written in?

LargeVis is primarily written in C++, according to GitHub.

Data: GitHub API. Updated Oct 4, 2026.