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Engine Comparison

Detailed information about each benchmarked graph database engine.

Overview

Engine Type Language License Architecture
CongraphDB Embedded Rust MIT Native addon
Neo4j Client-Server Java AGPL v3 / Commercial Network service
Kuzu Embedded C++ MIT Native bindings
SQLite Embedded (SQL) C Public Domain Native library
Graphology Library JavaScript MIT Pure JS

Quick Comparison

Choose Your Engine

CongraphDB

  • Best for: Embedded Node.js apps requiring high performance
  • Use when: You need the fastest embedded graph database
  • Avoid when: You need Neo4j-specific features

Neo4j

  • Best for: Enterprise applications with complex analytics
  • Use when: You need GDS library or visual query tools
  • Avoid when: Memory or startup time is constrained

Kuzu

  • Best for: Python/C++ environments needing graph databases
  • Use when: Working outside Node.js ecosystem
  • Avoid when: You need pure JavaScript solution

SQLite

  • Best for: Applications needing SQL + some graph queries
  • Use when: You already use SQLite and need basic graph features
  • Avoid when: Graph queries are your primary workload

Graphology

  • Best for: Browser-based graph applications
  • Use when: You need to run in browser or want pure JS
  • Avoid when: Performance is critical

Detailed Pages

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