ArangoDB vs SurrealDB

Both are multiple databases. ArangoDB (2012-03, BSL-1.1, C++) ranks #2 this month; SurrealDB (2022, BSL-1.1, Rust) ranks #14. They differ on 19 of 46 surveyed features.

Attribute	ArangoDB #2 = Leader	SurrealDB #14 ▲2 Strong
At a glance
Rank	#2	#14
Score	67.5	60.1
GitHub stars	14.2k	32.8k
Popularity	87.7	65.3
Activity	74.0	71.8
Community	52.0	61.0
Research	78.9	50.4
Fundamentals
Description	A multi-model database supporting graphs, key-value pairs, and documents in a unified JSON-based data model. Offers both an in-memory storage engine and a RocksDB-based engine for larger datasets.	A multi-model database written in Rust that combines document, graph, and relational paradigms. Uses inter-document record links for graph traversals, with ACID transactions and row-level permissions.
Vendor	ArangoDB Inc	SurrealDB
Model	Multiple	Multiple
Kind	database	database
Category	Enterprise	Growing
First released	2012-03	2022
Status	active	active
License	BSL-1.1	BSL-1.1
Written in	C++	Rust
Query languages	AQL	SurrealQL, GraphQL, GQL
gdotv support	no	no