Compare Dgraph and Neo4j Graph Database 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (71.4% of reviews)
Small-Business (43.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$39.99 per backend per month
Free
Dgraph
Star Rating
(22)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (71.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$39.99 per backend per month
Browse all 3 pricing plansNeo4j Graph Database
Star Rating
(132)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (43.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Learn more about Neo4j Graph DatabaseSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Neo4j Graph Database excels in its data modeling capabilities, with a score of 7.7, while Dgraph shines with a remarkable score of 9.7, indicating a more robust and flexible approach to data relationships.
- Reviewers mention that Dgraph's query optimization is significantly better, scoring 9.7 compared to Neo4j's 7.3, which leads to faster query responses and improved performance for complex data queries.
- G2 users highlight that Dgraph offers superior data types support with a score of 9.5, while Neo4j's score of 8.2 suggests it may have limitations in handling diverse data formats.
- Users on G2 appreciate Dgraph's built-in search functionality, scoring 9.4, which is notably higher than Neo4j's 8.0, making it easier to retrieve information quickly and efficiently.
- Reviewers say that Dgraph's security features, particularly its encryption capabilities, are impressive with a score of 9.0, while Neo4j's score of 7.2 indicates potential vulnerabilities in data protection.
- Users report that Dgraph's ease of setup and administration, both scoring 9.0, significantly outperforms Neo4j's scores of 8.8 and 8.1, respectively, making it a more user-friendly option for new users.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Dgraph
Dgraph Cloud Shared Tier
$39.99
per backend per month
5GB data transfers per account, $2 per additional GB.
7 day free trial.
No hidden costs. No costs for data storage. No cost per query.
- GraphQL schema to production in one click
- Change your types and datatypes instantly with flexible schema
- Easiest way to get a production-ready GraphQL backend
Neo4j Graph Database
AuraDB Free
Free
A fully-managed graph database for free; no commitment required.
- console.neo4j.io
Free Trial
Dgraph
Free Trial is available
Neo4j Graph Database
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.4
15
8.5
72
Ease of Use
9.0
15
8.2
74
Ease of Setup
9.0
8
8.8
30
Ease of Admin
9.0
7
8.1
27
Quality of Support
9.3
15
8.5
63
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.8
7
8.8
24
Product Direction (% positive)
10.0
14
9.0
67
Features by Category
Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Maintenance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data Management
9.7
11
7.7
21
9.5
11
8.2
19
9.4
11
8.0
19
6.9
6
7.6
13
9.5
11
8.2
20
Availability
9.0
8
7.0
11
Not enough data
7.1
12
Performance
9.7
5
7.3
18
Security
7.7
5
8.0
14
Not enough data
8.0
15
Not enough data
7.6
14
9.0
7
7.2
13
Support
9.1
9
7.1
14
Not enough data
6.1
14
8.3
7
7.7
16
Configuration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Database Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Availability
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Dgraph and Neo4j Graph Database are categorized as Graph Databases
Unique Categories
Dgraph has no unique categories
Neo4j Graph Database is categorized as Database Management Systems (DBMS) and Database as a Service (DBaaS)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Dgraph
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Neo4j Graph Database
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
23.8%
Computer Software
14.3%
Financial Services
9.5%
Computer & Network Security
9.5%
Automotive
9.5%
Other
33.3%
Computer Software
25.4%
Information Technology and Services
16.2%
Internet
5.4%
Telecommunications
4.6%
Marketing and Advertising
3.1%
Other
45.4%
Most Helpful Reviews
Dgraph
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
dgraph which is very useful nosql graphical db we using for our application to query
Most Helpful Critical Review
Neo4j Graph Database
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Shivendra S.
Verified User in Logistics and Supply Chain
I started using Neo4J to represent various facilities ( of a startup that I work at) across the city as nodes and represent their relationships in terms of mode of commute available and the associated costs. The brilliant thing about Neo4J, or graph DB...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
Initial learning curve. poor documentation. integration with C# environment. Documentation for neo4jclient for c# is pathetic.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
dgraph which is very useful nosql graphical db we using for our application to query
Shivendra S.
Verified User in Logistics and Supply Chain
I started using Neo4J to represent various facilities ( of a startup that I work at) across the city as nodes and represent their relationships in terms of mode of commute available and the associated costs. The brilliant thing about Neo4J, or graph DB...
Verified User in Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
Initial learning curve. poor documentation. integration with C# environment. Documentation for neo4jclient for c# is pathetic.
Alternatives
Discussions
Is Slash GraphQL also available in other regions?
2 comments
JG
Yes, they have 6 or so regions to choose from.Read more
Will DGraph support Cipher or Gremlin in future?
1 comment
JG
From my understanding not in the near future, but one day maybe. DQL is better, so it is not needed.Read more
What is Dgraph type?
1 comment
JG
Dgraph type is a specific way of storing the graph data as dql in the dgraph database.Read more
What is neo4j good for?
2 comments
MR
For the simple friends of friends query, Neo4j is 60% faster than MySQL. For friends of friends of friends, Neo is 180 times faster. And for the depth four...Read more
Is neo4j enterprise free?
2 comments
JJ
If you are a student aiming to be acquire new-age data science skills; enroll for an academic course and you can use it for free for certification purposes. Read more
What are some of the benefits provided by the neo4j DBMS?
1 comment
SS
Very easy to grow database schema over timeRead more
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