TigerGraph

What TigerGraph is

TigerGraph is a graph database for analyzing connected data in real time. Its Native MPP Graph design supports parallel computation and deep-link analytics, while the GSQL query language provides one way to work with graph data. Listed graph query options also include OpenCypher and GSQL pattern matching. The database combines graph capabilities with vector similarity search, including hybrid graph-and-vector search. Connectors cover Kafka, Amazon S3, Azure Blob Storage, Google Cloud Storage, Snowflake, BigQuery, PostgreSQL, Spark, Delta Lake, Iceberg, and Hudi. Security controls include TLS, SAML 2.0 single sign-on, LDAP authentication, role-based access, privileged-action audit logs, and encryption at rest. Self-managed deployments can be installed on Linux or as a Docker image; Enterprise Edition also supports Kubernetes clusters. Savanna cloud service is available on AWS, with listed regions across the United States, Europe, Asia Pacific, and South America. Community Edition is free, for one server and up to 300 GB of combined graph and vector data. Savanna is listed from $45 per month, and a 30-day Enterprise Evaluation License is available. TigerGraph was founded in 2012; company information lists Milpitas, California, while its background information says Redwood City, California.

Who it suits

TigerGraph suits teams working with connected data that need real-time analytics, graph algorithms, or graph and vector search. It can also fit organizations choosing between self-managed Linux, Docker, or Kubernetes deployments and Savanna cloud service on AWS.

Limits

Community Edition is limited to one server and up to 300 GB of combined graph and vector data. The Enterprise Evaluation License lasts 30 days unless TigerGraph agrees in writing to a different duration.

Getting started

1. Visit https://www.tigergraph.com/tigergraph-db/.
2. Choose Community Edition or review Savanna and Enterprise options.
3. For self-managed use, install on Linux or use a Docker image.
4. Use Enterprise Edition for Kubernetes cluster deployment.
5. For cloud deployment, choose Savanna on AWS.
6. Use the 30-day Enterprise Evaluation License to evaluate Enterprise Edition.

Verdict

Choose TigerGraph when connected-data analytics, graph and vector search, or multiple deployment routes are central requirements. Community Edition has a single-server and 300 GB limit; buyers needing larger-scale capacity or included support should consider the paid offerings.