SurrealDB
SurrealDB is a database platform with relational, document, graph, vector and time-series data built in.
What SurrealDB is
SurrealDB is a database platform with relational, document, graph, vector and time-series data built in. Its SurrealQL query language combines SQL with knowledge graph, vector and full-text search, temporal and key-value queries, and different data types can be handled together in an ACID transaction. Live queries and change streams let clients receive updates as writes commit. Deployment choices include managed Cloud, embedded and edge options, and self-hosted Enterprise deployments. Cloud adds team collaboration, access management and centralized compliance; its listed security measures include encryption in transit and at rest, SOC 2 Type 2, ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials Plus. Permissions can be set across roles, records, fields, tables, documents and hierarchical users. The first instance includes 1GB of storage free forever, with 0.25 vCPU and 1GB of memory in the free configuration. Scale has a three-node minimum, while Enterprise is custom-priced for self-hosting. SurrealDB reports 4M+ developers worldwide and names Samsung, Nvidia, Verizon, Tencent and Walmart among users.
Good
- Relational, document, graph, vector and time-series models
- Combines several query types in SurrealQL
- Supports ACID transactions across data types
- First instance includes 1GB of storage free forever
Watch out
- Free configuration is limited to 0.25 vCPU and 1GB memory
- Scale requires at least three nodes
- Enterprise pricing is custom
Who it suits
SurrealDB suits developers and teams that need several data models and search approaches in one database. Its managed Cloud, embedded, edge and self-hosted choices also suit teams with different deployment needs.
Verdict
SurrealDB combines multiple data models, query types and deployment options, with a free first instance. Review the resource limits and usage-based terms for Start, or the three-node minimum for Scale, before choosing a plan.
Plans and prices
From SurrealDB's own pricing page, checked 28 Sep 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Start | Free | First instance includes 1GB of storage free forever; further instances start at $0.021/hr. · 1 free instance · 1 GB storage · Only pay for what you use; then starts at $0.021/hr |
| Scale | $0.19 a month | Three nodes minimum; higher tiers available. · Highly available and fault tolerant · Multiple availability-zone deployment · Horizontal scaling to petabytes · Multi-region disaster recovery · Only pay for what you use |
| Enterprise | Priced on request | Custom self-hosted deployment on your infrastructure; contact sales. · Self-hosted deployments · Clustered fault-tolerant deployments · Enterprise support · Audit logging and compliance · FIPS-compliant cryptography |
The facts
Each one read from SurrealDB's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- ACID transactions
- Multiple data types can be queried together in one ACID transaction.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Database models
- Relational, document, graph, vector, and time-series data are native primitives.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Deployment options
- It offers fully managed Cloud, embedded and edge options, and self-hosted Enterprise deployment.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Integrations
- The platform provides MCP access and supports Agent Skills and AI frameworks.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Live queries
- Live queries and change streams let clients see writes as they commit.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Pricing model
- Start and Scale use pay-as-you-go hourly pricing; annual plans are discounted.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Scale limits
- Start scales vertically to terabytes; Scale scales horizontally towards petabytes.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Security certifications
- Cloud includes encryption in transit and at rest, SOC 2 Type 2, ISO 27001, and Cyber Essentials Plus.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Security controls
- Permissions operate at role, record, field, table, document, and hierarchical user levels.checked 28 Sep 2026
- SQL query language
- SurrealQL unifies SQL, knowledge graphs, vector and full-text search, temporal, and key-value queries.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Vector search
- Yeschecked 22 Sep 2026
The company
- Company identity
- SurrealDB Ltd. is registered in England and Wales under company number 13615201.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Company scale
- Samsung, Nvidia, Verizon, Tencent, and Walmart run on SurrealDB; it reports 4M+ worldwide developers.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Founded
- 2021checked 28 Sep 2026
- Headquarters
- London, Englandchecked 28 Sep 2026
- Team collaboration
- Cloud provides team collaboration, access management, and centralized compliance.checked 28 Sep 2026
Money
- Free plan
- Yeschecked 22 Sep 2026
- Free tier
- The first instance includes 1GB of storage free forever.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Free tier limits
- The free configuration provides 0.25 vCPU and 1GB memory.checked 28 Sep 2026
Where it runs
- Platform surfaces
- The platform includes Database, Agent Memory, Cloud, Studio, and MCP.checked 28 Sep 2026
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