NodeXL is a add-in for Windows versions of Excel to do network graphs. It is a project from the Social Media Research Foundation, and naturally is optimal for Social Media Analysis. A Basic version is Free which allows general network visualization, grouping, and simple analyses (e.g., density, degree). The Pro version is licensed per year and is cheap for students. See a comparison of features.
Access to NodeXL
As an Excel Plugin, NodeXL works only on Windows computers that have Microsoft Office. See options for Mac users.
- Download the FREE NodeXL Basic
- Download NodeXL Pro
- Student licenses are ~ $30 /yr
- Faculty licenses are ~ $200 /yr