ArcadeDBvsNornicDB
Two self-hosted Neo4j alternatives, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| ArcadeDB | NornicDB | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 59/100 | 52/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 3 in Graph Database | #5 of 7 in Databases & storage |
| GitHub stars | 1 225 | 920 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +62 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 17 | 8 |
| Latest release | 26.10.2 · 15 Oct 2026 | v1.4.3 · 16 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Java | Go |
Which one should you pick?
ArcadeDB scores 59/100 against 52/100 for NornicDB, so it is the safer default.
ArcadeDB ships more often: 17 stable releases in the past year, against 8 for NornicDB.
ArcadeDB is growing faster right now (+62 stars in 30 days).
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