Comparison
Dgraph vs Memgraph
Overview
Dgraph is an open-source, distributed graph database built for horizontal scale with a GraphQL-native API. It stores and queries connected data with low latency and is designed to run as a sharded, replicated cluster.
Memgraph is an open-source, in-memory graph database compatible with the Cypher query language. Built for real-time analytics on streaming data, it offers high performance for use cases like network monitoring, fraud detection and logistics.
Which should you choose?
Dgraph is a fully open-source, GraphQL-native, horizontally distributed graph database with no paid tier listed. Memgraph is in-memory and built for real-time streaming graph analytics, with Kafka/Pulsar integration and a free Community tier plus custom Enterprise. Choose Dgraph if a GraphQL-native API and horizontal distribution matter most; choose Memgraph if real-time streaming analytics and in-memory speed are the priority.
TLDR
- —If a GraphQL-native API with horizontal distribution matters most, choose Dgraph.
- —If real-time streaming analytics and in-memory speed are the priority, choose Memgraph.
Features
- —GraphQL-native API
- —Horizontally distributed and sharded
- —Low-latency graph queries
- —ACID transactions
- —Built-in full-text and geo search
- —Open source (Apache 2.0)
- —In-memory performance
- —Cypher (openCypher) compatible
- —Streaming graph analytics
- —Built-in graph algorithms (MAGE)
- —Kafka and Pulsar integration
- —Drop-in for Neo4j workloads
Pricing
Dgraph
| Plan | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Open Source | Free | Self-hosted Apache 2.0. |
Memgraph
| Plan | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Community | Free | Open-source self-hosted. |
| Enterprise | Contact sales | Advanced features and support. |
Company Fit
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