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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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