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Dgraph vs Apache HugeGraph
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| Fact | Dgraph | Apache HugeGraph |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Go | Java |
| Licence | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Stars | 22k | 3.2k |
| Latest | v25.4.1 | 1.7.0 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 18 days between releases | about 280 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 7 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 15 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Amazon Neptune. Alternatives to Amazon Neptune →
PartialDgraphQueried in DQL or GraphQL, so Gremlin, openCypher and SPARQL queries need rewriting.
PartialApache HugeGraphCovers Gremlin and openCypher queries; SPARQL and RDF data are not supported.
Dgraph
- v25.4.12026-08-24fix(posting): make rollup failures diagnosable in logs
- v25.4.02026-07-30feat(zero): Zero now accepts a --security superflag (token=...;whitelist=...), matching Alpha's, and
- v25.3.82026-07-09add stale action
- v25.3.72026-06-25fix(security): bump golang.org/x/crypto and x/net for HIGH CVEs
- v25.3.62026-06-19ci: remove labeler and simplify change detection
Dgraph
✓ signed The latest release, v25.4.1, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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Apache HugeGraph
✓ signed The latest release, 1.7.0, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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