LoraDB vs SurrealDB

LoraDB is a property graph database; SurrealDB is a multiple database. LoraDB (2026-04, BUSL-1.1, Rust) ranks #152 this month; SurrealDB (2022-07, BUSL-1.1, Rust) ranks #8.

Attribute	LoraDB #152 ▼3 Emerging	SurrealDB #8 ▲1 Leader
At a glance
Rank	#152	#8
Score	10.3	65.8
GitHub stars	23	33.2k
Popularity	29.3	74.2
Activity	49.3	63.3
Community	34.6	66.7
Research	50.0	52.2
Fundamentals
Description	An embeddable property graph database written in Rust with a Cypher subset, local persistence options, vector values, and bindings for multiple languages. Includes an HTTP server for sharing a local graph across clients.	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	LoraDB	SurrealDB
Model	Property Graph	Multiple
Kind	embedded	database
Category	Emerging	Growing
First released	2026-04	2022-07
Status	active	active
License	BUSL-1.1	BUSL-1.1
Written in	Rust	Rust
Query languages	Cypher	SurrealQL, GraphQL, GQL
gdotv support	no	no

Feature scores — not surveyed for LoraDB

Feature	LoraDB	SurrealDB
Community & Business
	—	✓
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	—	0.75
	—	0.5
	—	✓
	—	✓
Deployment
	—	✓
	—	✓
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	—	✓
Platform
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	—	✓
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Operations
	—	·
	—	·
	—	✓
	—	·
Distribution
	—	✓
	—	✓
	—	✓
	—	✓
	—	✓
Developer Experience
	—	0.5
	—	✓
	—	✓
	—	✓
	—	✓
	—	✓
	—	✓
	—	✓
Data Model
	—	✓
	—	✓
	—	✓
	—	✓
Transactions
	—	·
	—	0.5
	—	✓
	—	✓
Schema & Security
	—	✓
	—	✓
	—	✓
	—	✓
	—	✓
	—	✓
	—	✓
	—	0.5

LoraDB vs SurrealDB

Feature scores — not surveyed for LoraDB

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