NebulaGraph

A scalable, distributed graph database built for high-performance AI and analytics applications

Also known as
nebulagraph

Available worldwide · Popular in: US

What is NebulaGraph?

An open-source graph database that handles large-scale data with low latency, enables horizontal scaling, and maintains strong data consistency for applications like knowledge graphs, fraud detection, and recommendation systems.

Independently observed

NebulaGraph pricing

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from $0.35/moHybridFree tier14-day trial

Free open-source edition; enterprise licensing and managed cloud options available

Open-source Edition

Free
Free

Community-supported graph database for developers and experimental use cases

  • Subset of core features
  • Graph query language support (nGQL/openCypher, ISO-GQL)
  • Graph algorithms and analytics
  • Community support

Enterprise Edition

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Production-grade deployment with enterprise performance, security, and dedicated support

  • Enhanced performance
  • Enterprise-grade stability and security
  • Premium support service
  • Multiple deployment methods
  • Advanced features: REST API, vector search, multi-graph queries, plugin management
  • Fine-grained permission management at multiple levels
  • SAML 2.0 and OIDC authentication
  • Audit logging and compliance tools

NebulaGraph Cloud

From $0.35/hour (beta pricing with 70% discount); 14-day free trial

Managed cloud database service with pay-as-you-go consumption pricing

  • One-click deployment and scaling
  • High availability with multi-data center replication
  • Automatic backup and restoration
  • Integrated visualization tools (Nebula Studio, Explorer, Dashboard)
  • Fine-grained access control

What NebulaGraph does

The capabilities that matter for graph databases, normalised so it lines up with every alternative. “-” means we haven't confirmed it, not that it's missing.

Model
Graph model
Property graph
Query language(s)
nGQL, OpenCypher, ISO-GQL
Transactions
ACID transactions
Full
Consistency model
Strong
Architecture
Storage
Pluggable backend
Distributed / scale
Sharded
Replication / HA
OLTP vs OLAP
Both
Deployment
Deployment
Self-hosted
Search
Full-text search
Built-in
Built-in vector search
Licensing
Licence class
Permissive OSS
Portability
openCypher / TinkerPop standard
Independently observed

Platform & deployment

Independently observed
Platforms
  • Linux
Deployment
  • Cloud / SaaS
  • Self-hosted

Integrations (7)

Independently observed
  • Azure Marketplace
  • AWS (planned)
  • Google Cloud Platform (planned)
  • Nebula Studio
  • Nebula Explorer
  • Nebula Dashboard
  • ElasticSearch

Security & compliance

Known vulnerabilities: 0 (0 in the last 12 months) sourcea count reflects scale & disclosure, not quality

NebulaGraph FAQ

Common questions about NebulaGraph, answered from independent, dated evidence.

What is NebulaGraph?

NebulaGraph is a distributed graph database built for processing complex relationship data with millisecond latency. It enables fraud detection, recommendations, knowledge graphs, and real-time analytics across large interconnected datasets for enterprises. It is indexed under Graph Databases.

Source: https://nebula-graph.io/pricing

Is NebulaGraph free to use?

NebulaGraph is open source, so it can be self-hosted and used at no licence cost. It is released under the Apache-2.0 licence. A commercial or hosted edition starts at $0.35. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.

Source: https://nebula-graph.io/pricing

What platforms does NebulaGraph support?

NebulaGraph supports Linux and a command-line interface. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.

Source: https://nebula-graph.io/pricing

Can NebulaGraph be self-hosted?

Yes. NebulaGraph can be deployed cloud / SaaS and self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.

Source: https://nebula-graph.io/pricing

What does NebulaGraph integrate with?

We have confirmed 7 integrations for NebulaGraph, including Azure Marketplace, AWS (planned), Google Cloud Platform (planned), Nebula Studio, Nebula Explorer, Nebula Dashboard and ElasticSearch. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.

Source: https://nebula-graph.io/pricing

What security certifications does NebulaGraph have?

We have independently confirmed GDPR for NebulaGraph. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as NebulaGraph not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.

Source: https://nebula-graph.io/posts/bridging-compliance-and-security-graph-technology-for-stablecoin-transaction-monitoring

Is NebulaGraph open source?

Yes. NebulaGraph is published under the Apache-2.0 licence, a permissive licence that generally allows commercial use and modification. Licence terms can change between releases, so verify against the repository for the version you intend to use.

Source: https://github.com/vesoft-inc/nebula

Where is NebulaGraph available?

NebulaGraph is available worldwide. Its primary market is the United States. The vendor is headquartered in the United States.

Source: https://nebula-graph.io/pricing

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Balanced composite 45 / 100
medium · 71%
Signal contributions to the composite score
SignalScoreWeightContributionEvidence
Capabilities580.105.7
Release cadence590.084.8
Stars770.053.6
Reliability500.073.4
Security score630.053.4
Price level800.043.3
Pricing transparency450.052.4
Development activity150.142.0
Integrations260.051.4
Dependent projects130.050.7
Security posture50.120.0-
Package downloads00.040.0-
Developer Q&A activity00.140.0-

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Every value we hold, with its source, retrieval date, and confidence. This is the evidence behind the score: don't trust it, verify it.

Activity

AttributeValueEvidence
Commits last 30d2mediumsource · 2026-09-11 · 65%

Adoption

AttributeValueEvidence
Github stars12,382highsource · 2026-09-11 · 90%
Dependent repos5highsource · 2026-09-11 · 85%

Content

AttributeValueEvidence
Faq8 itemsmediumsource · 2026-09-10 · 68%

Features

AttributeValueEvidence
CapabilitiesStorage: pluggable · Workload: both · Deployment: self_hosted · Consistency: strong · Distributed: sharded · Graph model: property_graphmediumsource · 2026-09-14 · 60%

Integrations

AttributeValueEvidence
Count7mediumsource · 2026-08-14 · 60%

Language

AttributeValueEvidence
PrimaryC++highsource · 2026-09-11 · 90%

License

AttributeValueEvidence
SpdxApache-2.0highsource · 2026-09-11 · 95%

Market

AttributeValueEvidence
AvailabilityHqCountry: US · PrimaryMarkets: … · AvailabilityScope: global · AvailableCountries: … · NotAvailableCountries: …highsource · 2026-08-14 · 75%

Pricing

AttributeValueEvidence
Modelfreemiummediumsource · 2026-09-14 · 60%
Price levellowmediumsource · 2026-09-14 · 60%
TransparentNomediumsource · 2026-09-14 · 60%
Free tierYesmediumsource · 2026-09-14 · 60%

Release

AttributeValueEvidence
Cadence days74mediumsource · 2026-09-11 · 70%
History20 itemsmediumsource · 2026-09-11 · 70%

Reliability

AttributeValueEvidence
Sla pct99.999mediumsource · 2026-09-14 · 60%

Security

AttributeValueEvidence
GdprYeshighsource · 2026-08-14 · 75%
Scorecard6.3highsource · 2026-09-11 · 90%
VulnerabilitiesCount: 0 · Source: https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=maven&package_name=com.vesoft%3Anebula-spark-connector&per_page=100 · Last 12m: 0highsource · 2026-09-11 · 90%
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