About Dgraph
Dgraph is an open source graph database built for real-time workloads and horizontal scale. It runs as a distributed system that processes queries in parallel.
What it does
Dgraph stores data as a property graph and can be used directly for database work and administration. It can also generate a GraphQL API from a GraphQL schema, which lets web and mobile apps start quickly without a hand-written server. A UI called Ratel is available for exploring the data.
Key features
- Property graph database
- GraphQL API generated from a schema
- Distributed, parallel query processing
- Ratel UI for working with data
- Horizontal scaling and high availability
Who it's for
Backend teams and developers who build apps with highly connected data. It also suits teams that want a GraphQL API without writing a server from scratch.
Pricing and good to know
Dgraph is open source under the Apache 2.0 licence and free to use. Running a distributed cluster needs planning for servers, monitoring and upgrades. Read the documentation for the version you plan to use, since the current release listed on the site may change over time.
Highlights
- Property graph database for direct use
- GraphQL API generated from a schema
- Parallel query processing across a cluster
- Ratel UI for exploring data
- Horizontal scaling for growing workloads
