TigerGraph
TigerGraph is a graph database for real-time analysis of connected data, using Native Parallel Graph design and the GSQL query language.
What TigerGraph is
TigerGraph is a graph database for real-time analysis of connected data, using Native Parallel Graph design and the GSQL query language. Its Native MPP Graph supports parallel computation and real-time deep-link analytics. The database also supports vector similarity search and combined graph and vector search. Listed graph query options include GSQL, OpenCypher, and GSQL pattern matching. Connectors include Kafka, Amazon S3, Azure Blob Storage, Google Cloud Storage, Snowflake, BigQuery, PostgreSQL, Spark, Delta Lake, Iceberg, and Hudi. Security features include TLS encryption, SAML 2.0 SSO, LDAP authentication, role-based access control, privileged-action audit logs, and encryption at rest. Self-managed installations can run on Linux or Docker; Enterprise Edition also supports Kubernetes clusters. Savanna is available on AWS. Community Edition is free but limited to one server and 300 GB of combined graph and vector data. Savanna is listed at $45/mo; Enterprise Evaluation License lasts 30 days unless another duration is agreed in writing.
Good
- Supports graph and vector search.
- Offers GSQL, OpenCypher, and GSQL pattern matching.
- Self-managed deployment supports Linux and Docker.
- Community Edition has no listed price.
Watch out
- Community Edition is limited to one server.
- Community Edition caps combined graph and vector data at 300 GB.
- Free-tier cloud services are excluded from eligible software support.
Who it suits
TigerGraph may suit teams working with connected data that need graph analytics, vector search, or self-managed deployment. The Community Edition's single-server and storage limits are relevant for smaller evaluation needs.
Verdict
TigerGraph offers graph processing, vector search, and several deployment options. The free Community Edition has explicit server and storage limits; paid Savanna is listed at $45/mo.
Plans and prices
From TigerGraph's own pricing page, checked 30 Sep 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Savanna Free Trial | Free | Up to 32 vCPUs and 256GB RAM per workspace · 1 read/write workspace and 2 read-only workspaces · manual backup · $0 per GB/month* for 24-7 service, US/Tier 1 |
| TigerGraph Community | Free | Single server · up to 300 GB graph and vector storage · Free |
| Savanna | $45 a month | Up to 512 vCPUs and 4 TB RAM per workspace · multiple read/write and read-only workspaces · automatic backups and rolling upgrades · $45 per GB/month* for 24-7 service, US/Tier 1 |
| Savanna Business Critical | $126 a month | Multi-zone · 99.95% uptime · premium support · storage $0.025 per GB/month · $126 per GB/month* for 24-7 service, US/Tier 1 |
| TigerGraph Enterprise | Priced on request | High availability and disaster recovery · enterprise RBAC and security · rolling upgrades · scalability over 100 TB · standard support · Contact Sales |
The facts
Each one read from TigerGraph's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Cloud deployment
- Savanna is currently available on AWS, and its FAQ lists regions in the United States, Europe, Asia Pacific, and South America.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Community limits
- Community Edition is limited to a single server and up to 300 GB combined graph and vector data.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Compliance
- TigerGraph states that its Savanna service has SOC 2 Type 2 audited compliance and that its on-premises product has PCI-DSS audited compliance.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Deployment
- Self-managed TigerGraph can be installed directly on Linux or as a Docker image; Enterprise Edition also supports clusters through Kubernetes.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Graph and vector
- The database supports vector similarity search and hybrid graph plus vector search.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Graph processing
- Its Native MPP Graph supports real-time deep-link analytics and parallel computation.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Integrations
- Connectors include Kafka, Amazon S3, Azure Blob Storage, Google Cloud Storage, Snowflake, BigQuery, PostgreSQL, Spark, Delta Lake, Iceberg, and Hudi.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Purpose
- TigerGraph is a graph database for real-time analytics on connected data, using Native Parallel Graph design and the GSQL query language.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Query languages
- TigerGraph editions list GSQL, OpenCypher, and GSQL pattern matching as graph query languages.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Security
- TigerGraph documents TLS encryption, SAML 2.0 SSO, LDAP authentication, role-based access control, privileged-action audit logs, and encryption at rest.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Support
- TigerGraph's support policy says standard support is included with a subscription; Community Edition and free-tier cloud services are excluded from eligible software support.checked 30 Sep 2026
The company
- Company background
- TigerGraph says it was founded in 2012 and is based in Redwood City, California.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Founded
- 2012checked 28 Sep 2026
- Headquarters
- Milpitas, California, United Stateschecked 28 Sep 2026
Money
- Trial terms
- The Enterprise Evaluation License lasts 30 days unless TigerGraph agrees in writing to another duration.checked 30 Sep 2026
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