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Dgraph vs Grist

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Dgraph

Software

The only native GraphQL database with graph backend

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
G

Grist

Software

The evolution of spreadsheets

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Dgraph has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Dgraph the GitHub repository (dgraph-io/dgraph) is licensed Apache 2.0 with no paid tier, cloud offering, or enterprise edition mentioned anywhere in the README; Grist hosted plans run $10 to $29 per month per workspace, and the free self-hosted option requires running the software yourself to avoid that cost

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Dgraph and Grist actually diverge.

Attributes where Dgraph and Grist differ
AttributeDgraphGrist
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsLinux, Mac, Docker, WebWeb
Founded2016Unknown

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Dgraph

  • Native GraphQL
  • Distributed Architecture
  • ACID Transactions
  • GraphQL Subscriptions
  • Full-text Search
  • Geolocation Queries
  • Horizontal Scaling
  • GraphQL

Only in Grist

Nothing recorded that Dgraph does not also cover.

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Dgraph

  • Knowledge graphsnot Grist
  • Fraud detectionnot Grist
  • Recommendation enginesnot Grist
  • Network analysisnot Grist
  • Master data managementnot Grist

Grist

No use cases recorded yet. See the Grist review.

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Dgraph

  • The GitHub repository (dgraph-io/dgraph) is licensed Apache 2.0 with no paid tier, cloud offering, or enterprise edition mentioned anywhere in the README

Grist

  • Hosted plans run $10 to $29 per month per workspace, and the free self-hosted option requires running the software yourself to avoid that cost

Pricing, plan by plan

Dgraph

Free
  • CommunityFree
    • Native GraphQL
    • Graph queries
    • Full-text search
  • Cloud$39/month
    • Managed service
    • Auto-scaling
    • Enterprise support

Grist

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Grist review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Dgraph if

  • You need native graphql.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Linux, Mac, Docker, Web.
  • You also want distributed architecture.
Dgraph review

Choose Grist if

Nothing in the data separates Grist from Dgraph on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

Grist review

Questions people ask

Is Dgraph or Grist better?
Neither clearly leads. Dgraph starts at Free and Grist at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Dgraph or Grist?
Dgraph has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Dgraph and On request for Grist.
Does Dgraph or Grist run on more platforms?
Dgraph runs on Linux, Mac, Docker, Web. Grist runs on Web.
Can I use Dgraph for free?
Yes. Dgraph has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Grist starts at On request.
What is Dgraph best used for?
Dgraph is most often used for knowledge graphs, fraud detection, recommendation engines, network analysis. Of those, knowledge graphs and fraud detection are not what Grist is typically brought in for.
What can Dgraph do that Grist cannot?
Dgraph covers Native GraphQL, Distributed Architecture, ACID Transactions, GraphQL Subscriptions.
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