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NebulaGraph vs OrientDB
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| Fact | NebulaGraph | OrientDB |
|---|---|---|
| Language | C++ | Java |
| Licence | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Stars | 12k | 5k |
| Latest | v3.8.0 | 3.2.57 |
| Last push | 2026-09-08 | 2026-10-05 |
| Release cadence | about 78 days between releases | about 34 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 2 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 →
PartialNebulaGraphQueried in nGQL rather than full Cypher and without Bolt, so Neo4j drivers do not connect.
PartialOrientDBMulti-model graph and document database queried in an SQL dialect and Gremlin rather than Cypher.
NebulaGraph
OrientDB
- 3.2.572026-10-05This patch release include mostly changes in query engine, and a security fix around permission for function manipulati…
- 3.2.562026-09-02Patch release with mostly fixes in query engine and dependencies updates
- 3.2.552026-07-20Minor patch release with fixes mostly in distributed and core, with also some dependency updates.
- 3.2.542026-07-06Small patch release with fixes in query engine and hardening in the binary protocol
- 3.2.532026-06-01This is a patch release with fixes in storage and remote protocol, be aware this contains a security fix so pleas
NebulaGraph
✓ signed The latest release, v3.8.0, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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OrientDB
unsigned The latest release, 3.2.57, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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