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EdgeDB vs SurrealDB

Reviewed byRoman K
Tagline
EdgeDB: Graph-relational database with a strict schema
SurrealDB: Multi-model database for the realtime web
Pricing Model
EdgeDB: freemium
SurrealDB: open-source
Starting Price
EdgeDB: $0/mo
SurrealDB: $0/mo
Free Plan
EdgeDB: Yes
SurrealDB: Yes
GitHub Stars
EdgeDB: 14.1k
SurrealDB: 32.5k
npm Downloads/wk
EdgeDB: 1.9k
SurrealDB: 25.8k
GitHub Forks
EdgeDB: 450
SurrealDB: 1.3k
Open Issues
EdgeDB: 947
SurrealDB: 680
Tags
EdgeDB: postgres, graph-relational, typed, open-source
SurrealDB: multi-model, rust, open-source, realtime

EdgeDB vs SurrealDB: which to choose

SurrealDB has the larger community with 32.5k GitHub stars against 14.1k for EdgeDB, which usually means more integrations, examples and third-party help when you get stuck.

Choose EdgeDB if you lean toward postgres and graph-relational; choose SurrealDB if multi-model and rust matters more for your stack. All figures above are pulled from live GitHub and pricing data, not vendor marketing.

Frequently asked questions

Is EdgeDB or SurrealDB better?

It depends on your priorities. EdgeDB has 14.1k GitHub stars and uses a freemium pricing model, while SurrealDB has 32.5k stars and uses a open-source model. Both offer a free plan so you can try each before committing.

Is EdgeDB cheaper than SurrealDB?

EdgeDB starts at $0/mo while SurrealDB starts at $0/mo. EdgeDB has a free plan. SurrealDB has a free plan.

What are the main differences between EdgeDB and SurrealDB?

EdgeDB is tagged as postgres, graph-relational, typed while SurrealDB is tagged as multi-model, rust, open-source. EdgeDB uses a freemium pricing model and has a community of 14.1k GitHub stars. SurrealDB uses a open-source model with 32.5k GitHub stars.

Does EdgeDB or SurrealDB have a free plan?

Yes, both EdgeDB and SurrealDB offer a free plan.

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