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GraphDB vs GUN
Both stand on graph databases. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan APILinuxMac+3
GraphDB offers semantic graph storage and reasoning, with a free edition and an Enterprise option. The Free edition has explicit query and repository limits, while Enterprise licensing is per core and per cluster node.
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GUN offers decentralized synchronization, broad data models, and many storage and transport choices at no listed cost. Developers must configure access controls and protect credentials because public data and client-side secrets have documented risks.
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| GraphDB | GUN | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Not published |
| Plans published | 2 | None |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | graphdb.ontotext.com | gun.eco |
| On graph databases | #9 of 39 | #13 of 39 |
GraphDB: what it does well
- Supports SPARQL 1.1 and RDF-star.
- Real-time reasoning across datasets.
- Can run on AWS and Azure.
- Free edition includes a Lucene connector.
- Enterprise offers multiple cores and unlimited repositories.
What to know first
- Free is limited to one parallel query.
- Free is limited to five repositories.
- Enterprise pricing is on request.
- Each Enterprise cluster node requires a separate license.
GUN: what it does well
- Free and open source
- Synchronizes peers in real time
- Supports many graph data models
- Offers multiple storage adapters
- Provides cryptographic write controls
What to know first
- Public data is editable by default
- Credential exposure remains possible through attacks
- Password recovery is cautioned against for banking apps
- Requires developers to manage deployment and security