Best Graph Databases in 2026
Updated
In short: LadybugDB is ranked #1 of 37 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of ArcadeDB and AllegroGraph. The best-ranked option with a free plan is ArcadeDB. The lowest first paid tier on this page is TypeDB at $0.07/mo.
When your work depends on relationships between data, a graph database can provide a way to represent and query those connections. Compare Query languages and Graph algorithms, then consider ACID transactions, Deployment, and Included storage for technical and operational fit. Vector search is another listed capability to weigh. Free plan and Paid from offer pricing details to compare across the options. LadybugDB, ArcadeDB, and AllegroGraph are among the databases covered, alongside GraphDB and Memgraph. Use the published criteria to assess which capabilities align with the data and deployment requirements of your project.
37 graph databases ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
16 of the 25 here have a free tier you can use, 0 have open-source code on record, and 0 have full bars: free, open, on most of your devices and documented.
| # | App | Signal | Free tier | Open code | Devices | From | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LadybugDBWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone · Self-hosted · API | Three bars | — | 6 of 6 | Free | 6.8 | |
| 2 | ArcadeDBWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · Self-hosted · API | Three bars | — | 4 of 6 | $19.99/mo | 6.7 | |
| 3 | AllegroGraphWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · Self-hosted · API | Three bars | — | 4 of 6 | Free | 6.6 | |
| 4 | GraphDBWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · Self-hosted · API | Three bars | — | 4 of 6 | Free | 6.6 | |
| 5 | MemgraphWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · Self-hosted · API | Three bars | — | 4 of 6 | Free | 6.6 | |
| 6 | NebulaGraphWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · Self-hosted · API | Three bars | — | 4 of 6 | Free | 6.6 | |
| 7 | OrientDBWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · Self-hosted · API | Three bars | — | 4 of 6 | €1,000/mo | 6.6 | |
| 8 | TypeDBWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · Self-hosted · API | Three bars | — | 4 of 6 | $0.07/mo | 6.6 | |
| 9 | Aerospike DatabaseWeb · Linux · Self-hosted · API | Two bars | — | 2 of 6 | Free | 6.5 | |
| 10 | Eclipse RDF4JWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · Self-hosted · API | Three bars | — | 4 of 6 | Free | 6.5 | |
| 11 | FalkorDBWeb · Linux · Self-hosted · API | Two bars | — | 2 of 6 | $731/mo | 6.5 | |
| 12 | TigerGraphWeb · Linux · Self-hosted · API | Two bars | — | 2 of 6 | $45/mo | 6.5 | |
| 13 | WhisperGraphWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux | Three bars | — | 4 of 6 | €49/mo | 6.5 | |
| 14 | Neo4jSelf-hosted | Two bars | — | 0 of 6 | $65/mo | 6.4 | |
| 15 | TerminusDBWeb · Linux · Self-hosted · API | Two bars | — | 2 of 6 | Free | 6.4 | |
| 16 | CognoDBWeb | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | $9/mo | 6.3 | |
| 17 | ONgDBWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux | Two bars | — | — | 4 of 6 | — | 5.6 |
| 18 | SeKejapWindows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone | One bar | — | — | 5 of 6 | — | 5.5 |
| 19 | SparkseeWindows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone | One bar | — | — | 5 of 6 | — | 5.5 |
| 20 | BigQuery Data Clean RoomsWeb · API | One bar | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.4 |
| 21 | RyuGraphWindows · Mac · Linux | One bar | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.4 |
| 22 | AgensGraphWindows · Linux | No signal | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 23 | GraphLiteMac · Linux | No signal | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 24 | GraphScope NeuGMac · Linux | No signal | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 25 | HelixDBWindows · Mac · Linux | One bar | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
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Questions about this list
Which graph database is ranked first on Freedom251?
LadybugDB is ranked #1 of 37 with a score of 6.8. ArcadeDB is second and AllegroGraph third.
How many of these have a free plan?
16 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, TypeDB has the lowest first paid tier we found: $0.07/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked free-and-open first: a usable free tier and open-source code, then the platforms it runs on and its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.