CogDB vs SurrealDB

CogDB is a rdf database; SurrealDB is a multiple database. CogDB (2018-07, MIT, Python) ranks #123 this month; SurrealDB (2022-07, BUSL-1.1, Rust) ranks #8. They differ on 32 of 46 surveyed features.

Attribute	CogDB #123 ▼2 Emerging	SurrealDB #8 ▲1 Leader
At a glance
Rank	#123	#8
Score	27.5	65.8
GitHub stars	402	33.2k
Popularity	41.1	74.2
Activity	67.6	63.3
Community	30.3	66.7
Research	50.0	52.2
Fundamentals
Description	An embedded graph database for Python with built-in persistence, traversal, and semantic vector search. It runs entirely in-process, stores graph data as triples, and exposes Torque, a Python-native API for querying relationships.	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	NodeFn Inc.	SurrealDB
Model	RDF	Multiple
Kind	embedded	database
Category	Emerging	Growing
First released	2018-07	2022-07
Status	active	active
License	MIT	BUSL-1.1
Written in	Python	Rust
Query languages	Custom API	SurrealQL, GraphQL, GQL
gdotv support	no	no