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Apache AGE vs NebulaGraph
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| Fact | Apache AGE | NebulaGraph |
|---|---|---|
| Language | C | C++ |
| Licence | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Stars | 4.9k | 12k |
| Latest | PG18/v1.8.0-rc0 | v3.8.0 |
| Last push | 2026-09-19 | 2026-09-08 |
| Release cadence | about 62 days between releases | about 78 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 9 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 2 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Neo4j. Alternatives to Neo4j →
PartialApache AGERuns openCypher inside PostgreSQL through SQL; there is no Bolt endpoint, so Neo4j drivers do not connect.
PartialNebulaGraphQueried in nGQL rather than full Cypher and without Bolt, so Neo4j drivers do not connect.
Apache AGE
- PG15/v1.8.0-rc02026-09-19Release v1.8.0 for PG15pre-release
- PG18/v1.8.0-rc02026-07-09Release v1.8.0 for PG18
- PG17/v1.7.0-rc02026-02-11Release v1.7.0 for PG17
- PG18/v1.7.0-rc02026-01-21Release v1.7.0 for PG18
- PG15/v1.6.0-rc02025-11-20Release v1.6.0 for PG15
Apache AGE
✓ signed The latest release, PG18/v1.8.0-rc0, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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NebulaGraph
✓ signed The latest release, v3.8.0, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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