Vetted Score
4.6
/ 5.0
Scored 4.6/5 due to its versatile multi‑model capabilities, strong community, and robust enterprise features, though enterprise pricing is less transparent.
Key Features
Multi‑Model Support
Store and query graph, document, and key‑value data within a single database engine.
AQL – ArangoDB Query Language
A declarative, SQL‑like language that works across all data models.
Foxx Microservices
Build and run JavaScript microservices directly inside the database.
Scalable Clustering
Horizontal scaling with automatic sharding and fault‑tolerant replication.
ACID Transactions
Full transactional guarantees across collections and graphs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, the Community edition is free, open source, and suitable for most development and production workloads.
ArangoDB runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, and can be deployed via Docker or Kubernetes for containerized environments.
If you need advanced clustering, professional support, security hardening, or premium tools, the paid Enterprise edition is recommended.
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Specifications
Pricing Model
Community edition is free and open source; Enterprise edition provides paid subscription with advanced features, clustering, and professional support.
Supported Platforms
WindowsmacOSLinuxDockerKubernetes