FalkorDBvsmemgraph
Two self-hosted Neo4j alternatives, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| FalkorDB | memgraph | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 64/100 | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 3 in Graph Database | #1 of 3 in Graph Database |
| GitHub stars | 10 496 | 4 634 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +-5 | +55 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 12 | 8 |
| Latest release | v4.22.3 · 28 Oct 2026 | v3.14.0 · 21 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | Other | Other |
| Main language | Rust | C |
Which one should you pick?
FalkorDB and memgraph score the same (64/100), so the choice comes down to the details below.
FalkorDB ships more often: 12 stable releases in the past year, against 8 for memgraph.
If you want the quickest setup, FalkorDB is easier to run; memgraph needs more configuration.
memgraph is growing faster right now (+55 stars in 30 days).
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