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LadybugDB vs OrientDB
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
LadybugDB combines a Cypher property graph model with analytical query processing and broad APIs and extensions. Check its concurrency model and in-memory persistence behavior against your deployment needs.
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OrientDB brings graph and document capabilities together, with query and data tools plus a broad client list. Check heap requirements and security defaults before choosing a deployment; the Community distribution is free, while listed support plans have monthly charges.
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| LadybugDB | OrientDB | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Basic support: €1,000 a month |
| Plans published | 1 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | ladybugdb.com | orientdb.dev |
| On graph databases | #11 of 39 | #15 of 39 |
LadybugDB: what it does well
- Free plan with MIT-licensed source and binaries
- ACID-compliant atomic, durable, serializable transactions
- Client APIs for eight languages
- Browser-based querying and visualization
- Extensions include full-text and vector similarity search
What to know first
- In-memory data is lost when the process ends
- Only one read-write Database object can access a database concurrently
- Concurrent writes across processes require an API server pattern
OrientDB: what it does well
- Combines graph and document data models.
- Supports SQL, Gremlin, ACID transactions, and graph algorithms.
- Includes a Graph Editor and command-line console.
- Community distribution is free.
- Clients span Java, Node.js, Python, Go, and more.
What to know first
- Encryption options are not enabled by default.
- Distributed mode needs at least 2 GB of heap.
- Transaction size depends on available JVM heap.
- Basic support is listed at €1,000 a month.
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