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JanusGraph

Distributed, scalable graph database optimized for storing and querying billions of edges.

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LicenseApache-2.0
GitHub stars5.5k
Last commit1 weeks ago
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Billion Edge GraphJanusgraph EngineDevopsTinkerpop GremlinDistributed Graph Db
Overview

Why consider JanusGraph?

JanusGraph is an open-source, highly scalable distributed graph database written in Java under the Linux Foundation. Backed by Apache Cassandra, Apache HBase, or ScyllaDB for storage and Elasticsearch/Solr for search, JanusGraph scales graph traversal across billions of vertices and edges.

Guided learning

Learn JanusGraph by building

Practical setup notes, real use cases, and copy-ready examples in one focused guide.

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Overview of JanusGraph

JanusGraph executes Apache TinkerPop Gremlin graph traversals over massive distributed clusters.

Docker Quickstart

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1docker run -d -p 8182:8182 docker.elastic.co/janusgraph/janusgraph:latest

JanusGraph is licensed under the Apache License Version 2.0.

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JanusGraph FAQs

JanusGraph is listed as a Developer Tools tool on TiloBox. Review the overview, features, and official documentation on this page to decide whether it solves your specific workflow.

Start with the project's GitHub repository and official website for supported installation and deployment instructions. Test the setup with representative data or a small project before rolling it out more widely.

JanusGraph is listed under the Apache-2.0 license. Read the complete license text and the project's notices before using, modifying, or distributing the software.

Production readiness depends on your requirements. Review maintenance activity, security practices, documentation, backup and upgrade procedures, and compatibility with your stack; then validate it in a non-production environment.

JanusGraph is listed as an alternative to Amazon Neptune. Compare the core workflow, deployment model, integrations, and licensing against your must-have requirements before switching.