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Neo4j
by Neo4j
What Neo4j is
Neo4j is a property graph database for storing and querying connected data. It supports Cypher and GQL, ACID transactions, graph algorithms, replication, and vector search. Deployment options include self-hosted, hybrid, multi-cloud, and fully managed cloud, while the listed platform is self-hosted. Tools include native language drivers, GraphQL and Cypher tools, and visualization tools; connectors support Confluent Cloud, Apache Kafka, cloud data warehouses, and BI tools. AuraDB Free costs nothing and requires no payment method, but is limited to one database instance in a single zone and has no service availability SLA. AuraDB Professional costs $65 a month and offers a 14-day free trial. AuraDB Business Critical costs $146 a month and includes a three-zone cluster and a 99.95% uptime SLA. AuraDB includes encryption at rest and in transit, while security controls include role-based access. Neo4j Ops Manager centralizes administration and monitoring. Support options range from best effort to 24x7 premium support with a one-hour response.
Who it suits
Neo4j suits teams working with connected data that need graph queries, transactions, or graph algorithms. Its deployment options cover self-managed environments and managed cloud, with free and paid AuraDB plans.
What it does well
- Supports Cypher and GQL.
- Free tier requires no payment method.
- Supports self-hosted and managed cloud deployments.
- Business Critical includes a 99.95% uptime SLA.
- AuraDB encrypts data at rest and in transit.
What to know first
- Free tier has one database instance.
- Free tier is single-zone with no availability SLA.
- Professional starts at $65 a month.
Limits
AuraDB Free includes one database instance in a single zone and has no service availability SLA. AuraDB Professional has a 1GB minimum cluster, with 2GB storage at 1GB memory and a maximum of 128GB memory per database instance.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| AuraDB Free | billed monthly · Free managed graph database plan · No credit card required · Access to graph tools | Free |
| AuraDB Professional | Minimum 1GB cluster · 1GB minimum cluster · 2GB storage at 1GB memory · 128GB maximum memory per database instance | $65 a month |
| AuraDB Business Critical | Minimum 2GB cluster · 2GB minimum cluster · 4GB storage at 2GB memory · 99.95% uptime SLA | $146 a month |
| AuraDB Virtual Dedicated Cloud | Dedicated environment · VPC isolation · Enhanced 24x7 support | On request |
As neo4j.com lists them, read 28 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Visit the Neo4j graph database website.
- Choose a deployment approach: self-hosted, hybrid, multi-cloud, or fully managed cloud.
- Start with AuraDB Free without a payment method, or review AuraDB Professional and its 14-day free trial.
- Use the language drivers, Cypher tools, or GraphQL Library to work with the database.
Verdict
Neo4j offers graph database capabilities with several deployment choices and a free AuraDB tier. Review the free tier's single-instance and availability limits alongside the paid plans' listed features.
Questions
Is there a free plan?
Yes. AuraDB Free costs nothing and requires no credit card or other payment method.
What does AuraDB Free include?
It includes one database instance, single-zone deployment, and access to graph tools. It has no service availability SLA.
How much does AuraDB Professional cost?
AuraDB Professional costs $65 a month. A 14-day free trial is available.
What does AuraDB Business Critical cost?
AuraDB Business Critical costs $146 a month. It includes a highly available three-zone cluster and a 99.95% uptime SLA.
Can Neo4j be self-hosted?
Yes. Neo4j supports self-hosted deployment, along with hybrid, multi-cloud, and fully managed cloud options.
Which query languages does it support?
Neo4j supports Cypher and GQL.
Facts from Neo4j's own pages
- Centralized administration
- Neo4j Ops Manager administers and monitors all Neo4j deployments from one location. · neo4j.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Backup retention
- Business Critical includes daily backups with 30-day retention and hourly point-in-time restore. · neo4j.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Community size
- GraphAcademy says it has more than 100,000 Neo4j experts. · neo4j.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Pause savings
- Pausing an unused database can save 80% of running costs. · neo4j.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Deployment options
- Neo4j supports self-hosted, hybrid, multi-cloud, and fully managed cloud deployment. · neo4j.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Developer tools
- Neo4j provides native language drivers, a GraphQL Library, Cypher tools, and visualization tools. · neo4j.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Encryption coverage
- AuraDB includes encryption at rest and in transit. · neo4j.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Founded
- 2007 · neo4j.com, 23 Sept 2026
- Free plan
- Yes · neo4j.com, 22 Sept 2026
- Free tier
- AuraDB Free is available at no cost. · neo4j.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Free database limits
- Free includes one database instance, single-zone deployment, and no service availability SLA. · neo4j.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Free payment requirement
- The free tier requires no credit card or other payment method. · neo4j.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- San Mateo, California, United States · neo4j.com, 23 Sept 2026
- High availability
- Business Critical includes a highly available three-zone cluster and a 99.95% uptime SLA. · neo4j.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Horizontal scaling
- Databases can scale horizontally to more than 100 TB without application or query changes. · neo4j.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Data integrations
- Connectors support Confluent Cloud, Apache Kafka, cloud data warehouses, and popular BI tools. · neo4j.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Pricing model
- Pricing is based on provisioned database capacity with hourly metering. · neo4j.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Query performance
- The property graph data model enables queries to run 1000x faster than relational databases. · neo4j.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Security controls
- Neo4j provides schema-based security, role-based access control, and data privacy measures. · neo4j.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Paid from
- 65 · neo4j.com, 22 Sept 2026
- Support levels
- Support ranges from best effort to 24x7 premium support with a one-hour response. · neo4j.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Trial period
- AuraDB Professional offers a 14-day free trial. · neo4j.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Vector search
- Yes · neo4j.com, 22 Sept 2026
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