maftools

The premium Open Source alternative to cBioPortal

🎯 Best for:Researchers needing to visualize somatic mutations and clinical data locally.

What is maftools?

Replaces complex web-based visualization pipelines for Mutation Annotation Format (MAF) files. Provides a unified R interface for generating oncoplots, transition/transversion ratios, and survival analysis directly from TCGA data.

Tech Stack
RBiology & Biotechnology

Why maftools?

  • Comprehensive suite of cancer plots
  • Direct integration with TCGA datasets
  • Minimal dependencies for R users

Limitations

  • Requires R programming knowledge
  • Limited to MAF file formats
  • Static plots rather than interactive dashboards
5/29/2026
Last Update
226
Forks
7
Issues
MIT
License
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on cBioPortal)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
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