Raphtory vs SurrealDB

Raphtory is a property graph database; SurrealDB is a multiple database. Raphtory (2020-12, GPL-3.0, Rust) ranks #24 this month; SurrealDB (2022-07, BUSL-1.1, Rust) ranks #8.

Attribute	Raphtory #24 ▼7 Strong	SurrealDB #8 ▲1 Leader
At a glance
Rank	#24	#8
Score	55.6	65.8
GitHub stars	650	33.2k
Popularity	53.3	74.2
Activity	71.3	63.3
Community	30.3	66.7
Research	70.7	52.2
Fundamentals
Description	An in-memory temporal graph database written in Rust with Python and Rust APIs. Tracks graph changes over time with time-traveling queries across historical states. Supports multilayer graph modeling, built-in graph algorithms, and full-text search. Includes a GraphQL server with a bundled exploration UI.	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	Pometry	SurrealDB
Model	Property Graph	Multiple
Kind	database	database
Category	Emerging	Growing
First released	2020-12	2022-07
Status	active	active
License	GPL-3.0	BUSL-1.1
Written in	Rust	Rust
Query languages	GraphQL	SurrealQL, GraphQL, GQL
gdotv support	no	no