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What it is

GraphDB is a semantic graph database that uses RDF and SPARQL to connect business data and support real-time AI insights. It applies reasoning and semantic search to connected information. Free and Enterprise editions support RDF 1.1, SPARQL 1.1, RDF-Star, SPARQL-Star, and reasoning for RDFS, OWL 2 RL and OWL 2 QL. Listed AI capabilities include GraphRAG, MCP support, no-code RAG chat in Workbench, precision entity linking and natural-language graph queries from LangChain. Integrations include MongoDB, Kafka, JDBC, GraphQL, SQL-accessible data virtualization, and connectors for Lucene, Elasticsearch and Solr. GraphDB Free has a single-core license. Starting with version 11.0.0, every edition requires a valid license, which can be requested for free. Enterprise supports twelve or more cores and features such as parallel query processing, cluster failover, synchronization and load balancing. Enterprise is available on-premise or as a 12-core cluster SaaS through AWS Marketplace and Microsoft Azure Marketplace. GraphDB supports Linux, macOS, Windows, web and self-hosted deployments, with API access.

Spec sheet

Purpose
GraphDB is a semantic graph database supporting RDF and SPARQL for linking fragmented business data and powering real-time AI insights.Read 29 Sep 2026 · graphwise.ai
Integrations
The page lists MongoDB, Kafka, JDBC, GraphQL, SQL-accessible data virtualization, and connectors for Lucene, Elasticsearch, and Solr.Read 29 Sep 2026 · graphwise.ai
Support
The comparison lists community support for both editions and an optional commercial SLA for Enterprise.Read 29 Sep 2026 · graphwise.ai
Headquarters
No single head office; main offices are in Sofia, Vienna, and New York CityRead 23 Sep 2026 · graphwise.ai
AI features
GraphDB lists GraphRAG, MCP support, no-code RAG chat in Workbench, precision entity linking, and natural-language graph queries from LangChain.Read 29 Sep 2026 · graphwise.ai
Company background
Graphwise says it was formed in 2024 when Semantic Web Company and Ontotext joined forces; the about page lists offices in Vienna, Sofia, London, New York, and Basel.Read 29 Sep 2026 · graphwise.ai
Downloads
The download options listed are Windows MSI, macOS Apple Silicon and Intel DMG, Linux RPM and DEB, and a platform-independent distribution for server use.Read 29 Sep 2026 · graphwise.ai
Enterprise scaling
Enterprise features include concurrent load, query and inference, parallel query processing, cluster failover, synchronization, and load balancing.Read 29 Sep 2026 · graphwise.ai
Free edition limits
GraphDB Free comes with a single-core license; GraphDB Enterprise can be licensed for twelve or more cores.Read 29 Sep 2026 · graphwise.ai
Hosting
GraphDB Enterprise is available on-premise from Graphwise and its partners, and its 12-core cluster edition is also offered as SaaS on AWS Marketplace and Microsoft Azure Marketplace.Read 29 Sep 2026 · graphwise.ai
License requirement
Starting with GraphDB 11.0.0, all editions, including GraphDB Free, require a valid license that can be requested for free.Read 29 Sep 2026 · graphwise.ai
Reasoning
The product uses real-time inferencing and semantic search to derive insights from connected data.Read 29 Sep 2026 · graphwise.ai
Security and compliance
Graphwise’s Trust Center lists GDPR, ISO/IEC 27001:2022, ISO/IEC 27701:2019, ISO/IEC 42001:2023, Microsoft SSPA, NIS2, SOC 2 Type 2, and SOC 3.Read 29 Sep 2026 · trust.graphwise.ai
Standards
The Free and Enterprise editions support RDF 1.1, SPARQL 1.1, RDF-Star, SPARQL-Star, and reasoning for RDFS, OWL 2 RL, and OWL 2 QL.Read 29 Sep 2026 · graphwise.ai

Plans and prices

GraphDB Free Free single-core license · valid license required from GraphDB 11.0.0 Read 29 Sep 2026 · graphwise.ai
GraphDB Enterprise Priced on request custom pricing · 12 or more cores · on-premise or 12-core cluster SaaS on AWS Marketplace and Microsoft Azure Marketplace Read 29 Sep 2026 · graphwise.ai

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Free edition supports RDF and SPARQL standards
  • Includes reasoning for RDFS and OWL profiles
  • Lists multiple database and search integrations
  • Enterprise supports cluster failover and load balancing

Limits

  • Free edition is limited to a single-core license
  • All editions require a valid license from version 11.0.0
  • Enterprise pricing is custom and not listed

Who it suits

It suits teams organizing connected data with RDF and SPARQL, especially those needing semantic reasoning or graph-based AI capabilities. Free is limited to a single core; larger deployments can consider Enterprise.

Verdict

GraphDB offers a free single-core edition and a larger-scale Enterprise option with cluster features. Teams should account for the license requirement and the Enterprise core threshold when choosing a deployment.

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