The basic CE version is restricted from commercial, business-for-profit investigations. Lower Result Thresholds:

Enables users to run paid data integrations (Data Pass) and connectors, providing deeper investigation capabilities. Desktop & Browser Access:

Open the "Transform Hub" to install free and data-specific transforms (like Shodan or Farsight). Limitations of the Free Plan

If you are a student, researcher, or law enforcement official, you can apply for an upgrade to the Basic+ Plan

As of early 2026, the Maltego Free License Key has effectively been replaced by a more streamlined system centered around the Maltego Basic Plan Maltego ID

This information is accurate as of April 2026. Maltego frequently updates its licensing structure.

Instead of a traditional license key, users now register for a free account, which activates the software and provides access to the Community Edition (CE) of the Desktop Client and the new browser-based Graph tool.

24 results per transform (as opposed to much higher caps in paid versions). How to Get More Free Capabilities (Basic+ Plan)

Limited total results from external data sources (unlike unlimited Professional plans). No Commercial Use:

by registering with an official government or organizational email. Basic+ Perks:

What is the Maltego Basic Plan (Formerly Community Edition)?

While powerful, the free plan has strict limits compared to the Professional or Enterprise tiers: Query Limits:

Includes both the Desktop Client (for complex, local link analysis) and the new Maltego Graph (Browser) for quick, collaborative investigations. Entity Limits: