Maltego 2.0 released: the good and the bad

Maltego 2.0 was released yesterday. The interface has improved a lot and you can now save your results. This is the good news:

Version 2 of Maltego has been completely rewritten - it’s a complete new code base.
The following has been added from the KZ3 release:

• Load/Save of entire graphs means you can always go back to your investigation.
• Printing of graphs (over multiple pages) for discussions.
• Export of entities (CSV format) makes it easy to import Maltego data into other databases.
• Commercial grade layout library:
  • The layout and navigation have been optimized for speed and usability.
  • Four layout types to rearrange data the way YOU want it.
  • Two view types for finding relevant info on large graphs.
• More entities and 20 brand new transforms for even deeper searches and more information.
• Search/Find (on entity value, detailed info and additional fields) helps you to get to key nodes quicker.
• Multiple open graphs on different tabs for easy switching between graphs.
• Dedicated clear-all, zoom buttons for notebook users.
• Hollywood quality look & feel will impress your friends and your boss.
• Integrated help on transforms and entities to increase your learning curve.
• Complete user guide ensures you are never lost.
• Prepopulated and preconfigured transforms and transform sets saves you time.
• Population of API key integrated with license key so it’s never lost.
• Platform independent installer means you can install it anywhere.

The bad news is that you now need a commercial license. Without a license, you can import and view the results of others but you cannot make your own grapsh. Cost: $430 USD for first year, $320 USD per year thereafter.

• The un-registered client allows you to view, search and print [graphs made by other people].
• In order to make your own graphs you need to obtain a license key. The application features integrated registration but you can also get your keys [here].
• Please have a look at the client system requirements page to see if Maltego Version 2.0 is compatible with your operating system and hardware. The requirements can be found [here]

I tried my 'old' version at home and luckily my API key still works. It does the trick for me and I don't feel the need to upgrade. It is a really useful application but 430$ for just experimenting with it is too expensive. If you need it commercially, that's another story.