minimap2

The premium Open Source alternative to Sentieon

🎯 Best for:Mapping long-read sequencing data to reference genomes

What is minimap2?

A high-performance tool for mapping DNA or mRNA sequences against a large reference database. It is optimized for long-read sequencing technologies like Oxford Nanopore and Pacific Biosciences.

Tech Stack
CBiology & Biotechnology

Why minimap2?

  • Versatile alignment modes
  • Exceptional speed
  • Minimal memory usage

Limitations

  • CLI only
  • Complex parameter tuning
  • No built-in visualization
3/5/2026
Last Update
455
Forks
67
Issues
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License
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on Sentieon)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
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