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OrientDB

Multi-model Open Source NoSQL DBMS with support for native Graphs and Documents.

LicenseApache-2.0
GitHub stars4.5k
Last commit1 weeks ago
Tags5 topics
Graph Document DatabaseOrientdb ServerDevopsAcid Graph EngineMultimodel Nosql
Overview

Why consider OrientDB?

OrientDB is an open-source multi-model NoSQL database written in Java by OrientDB Ltd (acquired by SAP). OrientDB unifies graph relationships, JSON documents, spatial data, and full-text search into a single engine supporting ACID transactions and SQL-extended graph traversal.

Guided learning

Learn OrientDB by building

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

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Overview of OrientDB

OrientDB executes direct pointer traversals between interconnected JSON documents without expensive SQL joins.

Docker Quickstart

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1docker run -d -p 2424:2424 -p 2480:2480 -e ORIENTDB_ROOT_PASSWORD=root orientdb:latest

OrientDB is licensed under the Apache License Version 2.0.

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OrientDB FAQs

OrientDB 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.

OrientDB 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.

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