FalkorDBvsNornicDB
Two self-hosted Neo4j alternatives, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| FalkorDB | NornicDB | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 64/100 | 52/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 3 in Graph Database | #5 of 7 in Databases & storage |
| GitHub stars | 10 496 | 920 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +-5 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 12 | 8 |
| Latest release | v4.22.3 · 28 Oct 2026 | v1.4.3 · 16 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | Other | MIT |
| Main language | Rust | Go |
Which one should you pick?
FalkorDB scores 64/100 against 52/100 for NornicDB, so it is the safer default.
FalkorDB ships more often: 12 stable releases in the past year, against 8 for NornicDB.
If you want the quickest setup, FalkorDB is easier to run; NornicDB needs more configuration.
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