FalkorDB vs SurrealDB

FalkorDB is a property graph database; SurrealDB is a multiple database. FalkorDB (2018-07, SSPL-1.0, C) ranks #6 this month; SurrealDB (2022-07, BUSL-1.1, Rust) ranks #14. They differ on 24 of 46 surveyed features.

Attribute	FalkorDB #6 ▼2 Strong	SurrealDB #14 = Strong
At a glance
Rank	#6	#14
Score	64.6	61.4
GitHub stars	6.2k	33k
Popularity	63.1	62.7
Activity	80.0	71.8
Community	72.1	68.8
Research	54.3	51.6
Fundamentals
Description	A property graph database that runs as a Redis module, formerly RedisGraph. Uses GraphBLAS sparse matrix operations for query execution, enabling parallel graph traversal.	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	FalkorDB	SurrealDB
Model	Property Graph	Multiple
Kind	database	database
Category	Established	Growing
First released	2018-07	2022-07
Status	active	active
License	SSPL-1.0	BUSL-1.1
Written in	C	Rust
Query languages	openCypher	SurrealQL, GraphQL, GQL
gdotv support	yes	no