BrightstarDB
6.1#12 in rdf databasesAndroidiOSAPILinux
VisitBrightstarDB vs Virtuoso Universal Server
Virtuoso Universal Server
7.9#1 in knowledge graph softwareFrom $99.99 a yearWebAPILinuxmacOS
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | BrightstarDB | Virtuoso Universal Server |
|---|---|---|
| Deployment | It can run embedded in an application or as a server accessed through a RESTful HTTP API or .NET client API. | The open-source edition provides installers for Linux, macOS, and Windows, Docker instructions, and source builds for those operating systems. |
| License | The project is licensed under MIT for commercial and non-commercial use. | Virtuoso Open-Source Edition is licensed under GNU GPL version 2; commercial editions use proprietary licensing. |
| Product | BrightstarDB is a native RDF database for the .NET platform. | Virtuoso is a multi-model DBMS and HTTP-based application server that provides access to disparate data sources. |
| Security | The documentation describes security features as basic and customizable, and says service access controls are a work in progress. | The maker describes fine-grained attribute-based access controls and lists encryption at rest as a commercial feature. |
| Support | The official site says community support is available through the GitHub issue tracker and commercial support is available from NetworkedPlanet. | Commercial support can include bug fixes, feature enhancements, performance tuning, and consulting, with specifics depending on the agreement. |
BrightstarDB plans
No prices published.
Virtuoso Universal Server plans
- Personal$99.99 a year
- Developer$199 a year
- Project$499 a year
- EnterprisePriced on request
Pick BrightstarDB if…
BrightstarDB suits .NET developers who need an RDF database with embedded and server deployment options, or who work with SPARQL endpoints.
Pick Virtuoso Universal Server if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.