ArcadeDBvsFalkorDB
Two self-hosted Neo4j alternatives, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| ArcadeDB | FalkorDB | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 59/100 | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 3 in Graph Database | #1 of 3 in Graph Database |
| GitHub stars | 1 225 | 10 496 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +62 | +-5 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 17 | 12 |
| Latest release | 26.10.2 · 15 Oct 2026 | v4.22.3 · 28 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Other |
| Main language | Java | Rust |
Which one should you pick?
FalkorDB scores 64/100 against 59/100 for ArcadeDB, so it is the safer default.
ArcadeDB ships more often: 17 stable releases in the past year, against 12 for FalkorDB.
If you want the quickest setup, FalkorDB is easier to run; ArcadeDB needs more configuration.
ArcadeDB is growing faster right now (+62 stars in 30 days).
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