GraphDB

B
B tier on Graph DatabasesScore 7.1 · #9 of 37
Android app
Not listed
Free plan
Yes
Runs on
api, Linux, Mac, self-hosted, Web, Windows
graphdb.ontotext.com
The GraphDB homepage

Summary

GraphDB is an RDF and SPARQL semantic graph database for storing data and running inferencing in the Graphwise AI Platform. It performs real-time forward-chaining reasoning across datasets and supports SPARQL 1.1, RDF4J compatibility, RDFS and OWL 2 RL and QL rulesets, federated queries, and RDF-star. Its product page describes native GraphRAG and LangChain integration. GraphDB can run as a desktop or standalone server, be self-hosted, or be deployed on AWS and Azure. Downloads are listed for Windows, macOS, Linux, and a platform-independent distribution. GraphDB Free includes a Lucene connector, one parallel query, and up to five repositories; GraphDB 11 and later requires a free license. Enterprise adds multiple cores, unlimited repositories, high-availability clustering, and connectors for Elasticsearch, OpenSearch, Solr, and Kafka. Enterprise licensing is per server CPU core, with each cluster node licensed separately. Free use costs 0.00 USD per free; Enterprise pricing is on request.

Who it is for

GraphDB suits teams building semantic data systems that need RDF storage, SPARQL queries, or inferencing. Free is an option for users who can work within its query and repository limits; Enterprise is intended for mission-critical deployments and enterprise AI applications.

What is good

  • Real-time reasoning works across datasets.
  • Supports SPARQL 1.1 and RDF-star.
  • Available on AWS and Azure.
  • Free plan includes a Lucene connector.
  • Enterprise includes SLA support.

What to know first

  • Free allows one parallel query.
  • Free is limited to five repositories.
  • GraphDB Free is on-premise only.
  • Enterprise pricing is available on request.

Verdict

GraphDB combines RDF storage, querying, and reasoning with desktop, server, and cloud deployment options. Choose the edition based on repository and query needs, and note that Enterprise licensing is per core and per cluster node.

GraphDB plans and pricing

All plans
GraphDB Free Free Free to use; GraphDB 11+ requires a free license Lucene connector · one query in parallel · five repositories · on-premise only · community support graphdb.ontotext.com · 29 Sept 2026
GraphDB Enterprise Not published License offered per server CPU core; contact sales for pricing Multiple cores · unlimited repositories · connectors for Elasticsearch, OpenSearch, Solr and Kafka · high-availability cluster · SLA support graphdb.ontotext.com · 29 Sept 2026

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Free plan
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Facts

Product
GraphDB is an RDF and SPARQL semantic graph database used for storage and inferencing in the Graphwise AI Platform.graphdb.ontotext.com · 29 Sept 2026
Reasoning
GraphDB performs real-time forward-chaining reasoning across datasets.graphdb.ontotext.com · 29 Sept 2026
AI features
The product page describes native GraphRAG and LangChain integration.graphdb.ontotext.com · 29 Sept 2026
Core standards
GraphDB supports full SPARQL 1.1, RDF4J compatibility, and rulesets for RDFS and OWL 2 RL and QL.graphdb.ontotext.com · 29 Sept 2026
Connectors
GraphDB Enterprise includes Elasticsearch, OpenSearch, Solr, and Kafka connectors; GraphDB Free includes Lucene.graphdb.ontotext.com · 29 Sept 2026
Deployment
GraphDB can run as a desktop or standalone server application and is also available on AWS and Azure.graphdb.ontotext.com · 29 Sept 2026
Downloads
The product download page lists Windows MSI, macOS Apple Silicon and Intel DMG, Linux RPM and DEB, and a platform-independent distribution.graphwise.ai · 29 Sept 2026
Security
GraphDB documents role and access controls, local, LDAP and OAuth user databases, Basic, GDB, OpenID and Kerberos authentication, SSL/TLS encryption in transit, and security auditing.graphdb.ontotext.com · 29 Sept 2026
Edition limits
GraphDB Free is limited to one parallel query and five repositories; Enterprise supports multiple cores and unlimited repositories.graphdb.ontotext.com · 29 Sept 2026
Enterprise licensing
Enterprise licensing is per server CPU core, and each cluster node must be licensed separately.graphdb.ontotext.com · 29 Sept 2026
Support
The edition comparison lists community support for Free and SLA support for Enterprise.graphdb.ontotext.com · 29 Sept 2026
Intended users
The maker describes GraphDB as built for mission-critical deployments and enterprise AI applications.graphdb.ontotext.com · 29 Sept 2026
Company history
Ontotext says it started as an R&D lab within Sirma Group in 2000.ontotext.com · 29 Sept 2026

Company

Headquarters
Sofia, Bulgariagraphdb.ontotext.com · 23 Sept 2026

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