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HelixDB vs Neo4j
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 LinuxMacWindows
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Free plan Self-hosted
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.
Visit Neo4jThe facts
| HelixDB | Neo4j | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Windows | Self-hosted |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | See the plans |
| Plans published | None | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Neo4j |
| Website | helix-db.com | neo4j.com |
| On graph databases | #28 of 39 | #24 of 39 |
HelixDB: what it does well
Neo4j: 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.
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