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# Neo4j Graph Database vs OrientDB Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**Neo4j Graph Database** [

4.5/5(133)

](https://www.g2.com/products/neo4j-graph-database/reviews#reviews)

**OrientDB** [

3.9/5(60)

](https://www.g2.com/products/orientdb/reviews#reviews)

Pricing

**Neo4j Graph Database**
Free Trial

**Free** · AuraDB Free

**OrientDB**
 **FREE** · Community

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**Neo4j Graph Database**
3 months

Based on 7 responses

**OrientDB**
Not enough reviews yet

Return on Investment

**Neo4j Graph Database**
Not enough reviews yet

**OrientDB**
Not enough reviews yet

Perceived Cost

**Neo4j Graph Database**
$$$$$

**OrientDB**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**Neo4j Graph Database**
Not enough reviews yet

**OrientDB**
Not enough reviews yet

Pros & Cons

**Neo4j Graph Database**
[
Database Management (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/neo4j-graph-database/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1077665&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Design Flexibility (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/neo4j-graph-database/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2059314&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Backup Issues (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/neo4j-graph-database/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2059323&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Data Management Issues (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/neo4j-graph-database/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2059300&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

**OrientDB**
Not enough data

Screenshots

**Neo4j Graph Database**
 ![Neo4j Graph Database screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/87873/Screen-Shot-2021-05-25-at-3.39.58-PM.png)

**OrientDB**
 ![OrientDB screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/55544/expirable-direct-uploads_2F593c2706-e368-4c74-97ed-ebfd866f118b_2Fstudio1.png)

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**Neo4j Graph Database**

8.5

8.573

**OrientDB**

8.3

8.352

Ease of Use

**Neo4j Graph Database**

8.2

8.275

**OrientDB**

7.7

7.753

Ease of Setup

**Neo4j Graph Database**

8.7

8.731

**OrientDB**

8.2

8.229

Ease of Admin

**Neo4j Graph Database**

8.0

8.028

**OrientDB**

7.6

7.627

Quality of Support

**Neo4j Graph Database**

8.5

8.564

**OrientDB**

7.4

7.443

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**Neo4j Graph Database**

8.8

8.824

**OrientDB**

7.8

7.823

Product Direction (% positive)

**Neo4j Graph Database**

9.0

9.068

**OrientDB**

6.9

6.952

Features

Graph Databases[Hide 15 FeaturesShow 15 Features](javascript:void(0);)

7.5

23

7.8

12

Data Management

Data Model

7.7

22

8.6(won by 0.9)

11

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Data Types

8.3(won by 0.5)

20

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

7.8

9

Built - In Search

8.0

20

8.2(won by 0.2)

11

Event Triggers

7.5(tied score)

14

7.5(tied score)

6

Query Language

8.2

21

8.6(won by 0.4)

11

Availability

Auto Sharding

7.1

12

8.0(won by 0.9)

5

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Auto Recovery

6.9(tied score)

13

6.9(tied score)

6

Performance

Query Optimization

7.4(won by 0.1)

19

7.3

8

Security

Role-Based Authorization

7.9(won by 0.4)

15

7.5

6

Authentication

8.0(won by 0.1)

16

7.9

7

Audit Logs

7.6(won by default)

15

Not enough data

Encryption

7.1(won by default)

14

Not enough data

Support

Multi-Model

7.2

15

7.9(won by 0.7)

8

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Operating Systems

7.7

17

7.8(won by 0.1)

9

BI Connectors

6.2(won by default)

15

Not enough data

Document Databases[Hide 54 FeaturesShow 54 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

8.3

7

Data Management

Data Model

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

5

Data Types

Not enough data

8.7(won by default)

5

Built - In Search

Not enough data

8.0(won by default)

5

Event Triggers

Not enough data

Not enough data

Semantic Search

Not enough data

Not enough data

Availability

Auto Sharding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Auto Recovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Replication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Backup and Recovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance

Query Optimization

Not enough data

7.7(won by default)

5

Ad hoc Query

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security

Role-Based Authorization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Logs

Not enough data

Not enough data

Encryption

Not enough data

Not enough data

Support

Operating Systems

Not enough data

8.0(won by default)

5

Multi-Model

Not enough data

Not enough data

BI Connectors

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Connectors

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Database Conversion

Not enough data

Not enough data

Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Extraction

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Automatic Backup

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Ad hoc Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Indexing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Verification

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance Testing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Capture and Transfer

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security Auditing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Role-Based Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Mapping

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Retrieval

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Configuration Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Trail

Not enough data

Not enough data

For NoSQL Databases

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Migration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Synchronization

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Serverless Accessibility

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multiple Data Sources

Not enough data

Not enough data

Show 4 feature categories with incomplete data

Database Management Systems (DBMS)[Hide 48 FeaturesShow 48 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Management

Data dictionary

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Replication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Query Language

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Modeling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Synchronization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Storage Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Maintenance

Data Migration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Backup and Recovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-User Environment

Not enough data

Not enough data

Automatic Backup

Not enough data

Not enough data

Database Conversion

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security

Data Encryption

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Access Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Extraction

Not enough data

Not enough data

Relational Database Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

SSL Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Connectors

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Full Text Search

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Virtualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Fields

Not enough data

Not enough data

Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Data Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Mapping

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multiple Programming Languages Supported

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Capture and Transfer

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

NOSQL Database Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Calendar Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Charting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Key Value Databases[Hide 12 FeaturesShow 12 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Management

Data Model

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Types

Not enough data

Not enough data

Availability

Auto Sharding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Auto Recovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Replication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance 

Integrated Cache

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security

Role-Based Authorization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Logs

Not enough data

Not enough data

Encryption

Not enough data

Not enough data

Support

Multi-Model

Not enough data

Not enough data

Operating Systems

Not enough data

Not enough data

Database as a Service (DBaaS)[Hide 17 FeaturesShow 17 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Configuration

Application Performance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Orchestration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Database Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Anomaly Detection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Network Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Database Administration

Provisioning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Governance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Auditing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Availability

Scalability

Not enough data

Not enough data

Backup

Not enough data

Not enough data

Archiving

Not enough data

Not enough data

Indexing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security

Data Masking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Authentication And Single Sign-On

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Anonymization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Management

Data Replication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Advanced Data Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

NoSQL Databases[Hide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Database Features

Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Availability

Not enough data

Not enough data

Stability

Not enough data

Not enough data

Scalability

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Manipulation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Query Language

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

[![Neo4j Graph Database](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/c73a6eabb2db2ffff9a8dd4fa90e29a3/neo4j-graph-database.svg "Neo4j Graph Database")](https://www.g2.com/products/neo4j-graph-database/reviews)

Neo4j Graph Database

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

43.5%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

29.8%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

26.7%

[![OrientDB](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_b6c8dc601675e543580858cf59cc22f0/orientdb.png "OrientDB")](https://www.g2.com/products/orientdb/reviews)

OrientDB

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

46.6%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

37.9%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

15.5%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

43.5%

46.6%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

29.8%

37.9%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

26.7%

15.5%

Reviewers' Industry

[![Neo4j Graph Database](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/c73a6eabb2db2ffff9a8dd4fa90e29a3/neo4j-graph-database.svg "Neo4j Graph Database")](https://www.g2.com/products/neo4j-graph-database/reviews)
Neo4j Graph Database

Computer Software

25.2%

Information Technology and Services

16.8%

Internet

5.3%

Telecommunications

4.6%

Hospital & Health Care

3.1%

Other

45.0%

[![OrientDB](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_b6c8dc601675e543580858cf59cc22f0/orientdb.png "OrientDB")](https://www.g2.com/products/orientdb/reviews)
OrientDB

Information Technology and Services

25.9%

Computer Software

20.7%

Telecommunications

3.4%

Computer Networking

3.4%

Online Media

3.4%

Other

43.1%

FAQs

## Neo4j Graph Database vs OrientDB FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 14, 2026

### What is the difference between Neo4j Graph Database vs OrientDB?

Neo4j Graph Database stands out from OrientDB with higher reviewer ratings, stronger support, and a more favorable setup experience.

| [Neo4j Graph Database](https://www.g2.com/products/neo4j-graph-database/reviews) | [OrientDB](https://www.g2.com/products/orientdb/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 4.5/5 (133 reviews) | 3.9/5 (60 reviews) |
| Small-Business | Small-Business |
| 8.7 | 8.2 |
| 8.5 | 7.4 |
| Performance Optimization | — |

### How do the pricing models of Neo4j Graph Database and OrientDB compare?

Neo4j Graph Database is rated higher for value, with reviewers expressing greater satisfaction with its pricing compared to OrientDB.

- **Neo4j Graph Database:** In recent reviews, several reviewers note that while advanced features can be costly, the open-source and community editions provide strong value and flexibility for many use cases.
- **OrientDB:** Reviewers mention that the enterprise pricing is relatively high, which can be a hurdle for mid-scale and small-scale organizations, but the community edition is appreciated for being free and flexible.

### What are the best alternatives to Neo4j Graph Database and OrientDB?

The best alternatives to Neo4j Graph Database and OrientDB are Arango, Azure Cosmos DB, and Amazon Neptune.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Neo4j Graph Database](https://www.g2.com/products/neo4j-graph-database/reviews) | 4.5/5 (133 reviews) | Small-Business | Open-source and community editions provide strong value | Performance Optimization |
| [OrientDB](https://www.g2.com/products/orientdb/reviews) | 3.9/5 (60 reviews) | Small-Business | Community edition is free, enterprise pricing is high | Flexible multi-model support |
| [Arango](https://www.g2.com/products/arango/reviews) | 4.6/5 (115 reviews) | Small-Business | — | — |
| [Azure Cosmos DB](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-cosmos-db/reviews) | 4.2/5 (68 reviews) | Enterprise | — | — |
| [Amazon Neptune](https://www.g2.com/products/amazon-neptune/reviews) | 4.3/5 (31 reviews) | Small-Business | — | — |

### Which Graph Databases features should I prioritize when comparing Neo4j Graph Database and OrientDB?

Buyers comparing Neo4j Graph Database and OrientDB should prioritize Query Language, Ease of Setup, Quality of Support, Performance, and Flexibility.

- **Query Language:** Neo4j Graph Database is frequently praised for its Cypher language, with all-time mentions for ease of use and performance; OrientDB is noted for SQL-like syntax and hybrid query support.
- **Ease of Setup:** Neo4j Graph Database scores 8.7, OrientDB scores 8.2.
- **Quality of Support:** Neo4j Graph Database scores 8.5, OrientDB scores 7.4.
- **Performance:** Neo4j Graph Database is cited for performance optimization and speed; OrientDB is described as fast for multi-table queries but with some scalability trade-offs in production.
- **Flexibility:** Neo4j Graph Database is praised for design flexibility and schema-free modeling; OrientDB is valued for its multi-model approach and embeddability.

### What are the pros and cons of Neo4j Graph Database vs OrientDB?

Neo4j Graph Database's headline strength is performance optimization, while OrientDB's is flexible multi-model support.

- **Neo4j Graph Database strengths:** Performance optimization (all-time mentions: 1), speed (1), design flexibility (1), ease of use (1), flexible schema, strong visualization tools, and active community support.
- **Neo4j Graph Database trade-offs:** Backup and restore complexity (1), learning curve for Cypher (1), import complexity (1), higher cost for advanced features, and migration difficulties (1).
- **OrientDB strengths:** Flexible multi-model support (graph, document, key-value), embeddability, SQL-like query language, and free community edition.
- **OrientDB trade-offs:** Documentation quality issues, smaller community, performance and scalability limitations in large production environments, and higher enterprise pricing.

### Is Neo4j Graph Database or OrientDB better for small businesses?

Neo4j Graph Database is the better fit for small businesses, supported by its largest segment and positive small-business reviewer sentiment.

- **Neo4j Graph Database:** Largest segment is Small-Business; reviewers highlight ease of use, strong community support, and value in the open-source edition for small teams.
- **OrientDB:** Largest segment is Small-Business; reviewers appreciate the free community edition but note challenges with documentation and support for small teams.

### Which Graph Databases platform has better integrations?

Neo4j Graph Database and OrientDB are at parity for integrations, with no recent reviewer-cited third-party integration themes for either product.

- **Neo4j Graph Database:** No recent reviewer-cited integrations.
- **OrientDB:** No recent reviewer-cited integrations.

### How do Neo4j Graph Database and OrientDB compare on customer support?

Neo4j Graph Database leads OrientDB on Quality of Support by a material margin of 1.1 points (8.5 vs 7.4).

- **Neo4j Graph Database:** Reviewers consistently praise the active community, thorough documentation, and responsive support, with several citing positive experiences even in the open-source edition.
- **OrientDB:** Reviewers note that while support is generally helpful, documentation gaps and a smaller community can make troubleshooting and advanced use cases more challenging.

### Which is easier to implement, Neo4j Graph Database or OrientDB?

Neo4j Graph Database leads OrientDB on Ease of Setup by 0.5 points (8.7 vs 8.2), with reviewers describing a smoother implementation experience.

- **Neo4j Graph Database:** Reviewers highlight quick setup, intuitive onboarding, and strong documentation, though some note a learning curve for Cypher and initial installation steps.
- **OrientDB:** Reviewers describe setup as straightforward, especially for Java environments, but mention that documentation gaps and driver support can slow down implementation for complex use cases.

### Which product has better Query Language?

Neo4j Graph Database is favored for Query Language, with Cypher frequently cited for its power and intuitiveness.

- **Neo4j Graph Database:** Cypher query language is a recurring theme in reviews, praised for readability and expressiveness; all-time mentions for ease of use and performance; Ease of Use score: 8.2.
- **OrientDB:** SQL-like query language is valued for familiarity and hybrid support, but reviewers note documentation and complexity challenges; Ease of Use score: 7.7.

Alternatives

**Neo4j Graph Database Alternatives**

 ![Arango](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/e25ea2e3c08688b5a248e3f3bb669eff/arango.svg "Arango")

[
Arango
](/products/arango/reviews)

 ![Azure Cosmos DB](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_f176b4154a751d10150daa67a57b7dc5/azure-cosmos-db.jpg "Azure Cosmos DB")

[
Azure Cosmos DB
](/products/azure-cosmos-db/reviews)

 ![Amazon Neptune](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1528476467/amazon-neptune.svg "Amazon Neptune")

[
Amazon Neptune
](/products/amazon-neptune/reviews)

 ![Oracle Database](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_82f55e945509bff7b8009e8024cfe73c/oracle-database.jpg "Oracle Database")

[
Oracle Database
](/products/oracle-database/reviews)

**OrientDB Alternatives**

 ![Arango](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/e25ea2e3c08688b5a248e3f3bb669eff/arango.svg "Arango")

[
Arango
](/products/arango/reviews)

 ![Azure Cosmos DB](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_f176b4154a751d10150daa67a57b7dc5/azure-cosmos-db.jpg "Azure Cosmos DB")

[
Azure Cosmos DB
](/products/azure-cosmos-db/reviews)

 ![Redis Software](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/bc33baea6f8c2aa6f6b84dfec0a91f54/redis-software.svg "Redis Software")

[
Redis Software
](/products/redis-software/reviews)

 ![Amazon DynamoDB](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/5383be31b099738701f86724a8b5cf9a/amazon-web-services-aws-amazon-dynamodb.svg "Amazon DynamoDB")

[
Amazon DynamoDB
](/products/amazon-web-services-aws-amazon-dynamodb/reviews)

## Neo4j Graph Database vs OrientDB

When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found Neo4j Graph Database easier to use, set up, and administer. Reviewers also preferred doing business with Neo4j Graph Database overall.

- Reviewers felt that Neo4j Graph Database meets the needs of their business better than OrientDB.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that Neo4j Graph Database is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Neo4j Graph Database over OrientDB.