Side by side
GUN vs Sparksee
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 AndroidAPIiPhone+5
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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Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+4
Choose Sparksee if your application needs an embeddable graph database with built-in algorithms and local data storage. Academic users can apply for a free licence; commercial teams should request terms based on their deployment.
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| GUN | Sparksee | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | No |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Free or on request |
| Plans published | None | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | gun.eco | sparsity-technologies.com |
| On graph databases | #13 of 39 | #17 of 39 |
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
Sparksee: what it does well
- Embeds into an application and uses a database file.
- Does not require a cluster or query server.
- Includes traversal, shortest path, connectivity, community detection, and PageRank algorithms.
- Supports graph import, export, scripting, and two query languages.
- Offers ACID transactions, disk-level encryption, and database recovery.
What to know first
- Academic licence requires valid school or university ID and manual validation.
- Commercial licence pricing is provided on request.
- Commercial terms depend on company size and deployment details.