pyGenomeViz
The premium Open Source alternative to Circos
🎯 Best for:Scientists who want to generate genomic figures directly within Python or Jupyter notebooks.
What is pyGenomeViz?
A Python-based library for creating publication-quality circular and linear genome maps. It integrates with Matplotlib to visualize genomic features, synteny, and alignment results across multiple genomes.
Tech Stack
PythonBiology & Biotechnology
Why pyGenomeViz?
- • Easy integration with Python data stack
- • High-quality vector output (SVG/PDF)
- • Simple API for synteny plotting
Limitations
- • Limited to 2D visualizations
- • Performance lags on very large genomes
- • Fewer track types than legacy tools
2/23/2026
Last Update
23
Forks
4
Issues
MIT
License
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on Circos)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
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