What is the Maltego Basic Plan (Formerly Community Edition)?
This information is accurate as of April 2026. Maltego frequently updates its licensing structure. Maltego Free License Key
The Maltego Basic plan is designed for OSINT enthusiasts, students, and professionals testing the tool. It is free for non-commercial, academic, or evaluation use. Key Features & 2026 Updates Maltego ID Activation: No more license key—just sign in with your email. 200 Free Credits/Month: What is the Maltego Basic Plan (Formerly Community Edition)
Users can work with up to 10,000 entities on a single graph. Transform Results: Limited to 24 results per Transform run. How to Get the Free Maltego Basic Plan Register a Maltego ID Go to the Maltego website and sign up. Verify Email: Activate your account through the confirmation email. Download & Install: Download the Maltego Desktop Client for your operating system. The Maltego Basic plan is designed for OSINT
Open the "Transform Hub" to install free and data-specific transforms (like Shodan or Farsight). Limitations of the Free Plan
Enables users to run paid data integrations (Data Pass) and connectors, providing deeper investigation capabilities. Desktop & Browser Access:
Includes both the Desktop Client (for complex, local link analysis) and the new Maltego Graph (Browser) for quick, collaborative investigations. Entity Limits: