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What it is

Neo4j is a property graph database for storing and querying connected data. It supports Cypher and GQL, ACID transactions, graph algorithms, replication, and vector search. Deployment options include self-hosted, hybrid, multi-cloud, and fully managed cloud, while the listed platform is self-hosted. Its tools include native language drivers, GraphQL and Cypher tools, visualization tools, and connectors for Confluent Cloud, Apache Kafka, cloud data warehouses, and BI tools. AuraDB Free costs nothing, billed monthly, and requires no payment method; it includes one database instance, single-zone deployment, and no service availability SLA. AuraDB Professional costs $65 a month and offers a 14-day free trial. AuraDB Business Critical costs $146 a month and includes a three-zone cluster and a 99.95% uptime SLA. AuraDB includes encryption at rest and in transit, and Neo4j provides role-based access controls. Neo4j Ops Manager administers and monitors deployments centrally. Support options range from best effort to 24x7 premium support with a one-hour response.

Spec sheet

Free plan
YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · neo4j.com
Paid from
65Read 22 Sep 2026 · neo4j.com
Data integrations
Connectors support Confluent Cloud, Apache Kafka, cloud data warehouses, and popular BI tools.Read 28 Sep 2026 · neo4j.com
Headquarters
San Mateo, California, United StatesRead 23 Sep 2026 · neo4j.com
Founded
2007Read 23 Sep 2026 · neo4j.com
Backup retention
Business Critical includes daily backups with 30-day retention and hourly point-in-time restore.Read 28 Sep 2026 · neo4j.com
Centralized administration
Neo4j Ops Manager administers and monitors all Neo4j deployments from one location.Read 28 Sep 2026 · neo4j.com
Community size
GraphAcademy says it has more than 100,000 Neo4j experts.Read 28 Sep 2026 · neo4j.com
Deployment options
Neo4j supports self-hosted, hybrid, multi-cloud, and fully managed cloud deployment.Read 28 Sep 2026 · neo4j.com
Developer tools
Neo4j provides native language drivers, a GraphQL Library, Cypher tools, and visualization tools.Read 28 Sep 2026 · neo4j.com
Encryption coverage
AuraDB includes encryption at rest and in transit.Read 28 Sep 2026 · neo4j.com
Free database limits
Free includes one database instance, single-zone deployment, and no service availability SLA.Read 28 Sep 2026 · neo4j.com
Free payment requirement
The free tier requires no credit card or other payment method.Read 28 Sep 2026 · neo4j.com
Free tier
AuraDB Free is available at no cost.Read 28 Sep 2026 · neo4j.com
High availability
Business Critical includes a highly available three-zone cluster and a 99.95% uptime SLA.Read 28 Sep 2026 · neo4j.com
Horizontal scaling
Databases can scale horizontally to more than 100 TB without application or query changes.Read 28 Sep 2026 · neo4j.com
Pause savings
Pausing an unused database can save 80% of running costs.Read 28 Sep 2026 · neo4j.com
Pricing model
Pricing is based on provisioned database capacity with hourly metering.Read 28 Sep 2026 · neo4j.com
Query performance
The property graph data model enables queries to run 1000x faster than relational databases.Read 28 Sep 2026 · neo4j.com
Security controls
Neo4j provides schema-based security, role-based access control, and data privacy measures.Read 28 Sep 2026 · neo4j.com
Support levels
Support ranges from best effort to 24x7 premium support with a one-hour response.Read 28 Sep 2026 · neo4j.com
Trial period
AuraDB Professional offers a 14-day free trial.Read 28 Sep 2026 · neo4j.com
Vector search
YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · neo4j.com

Plans and prices

AuraDB Free Free billed monthly Free managed graph database plan · No credit card required · Access to graph tools No credit card or other payment method required Read 28 Sep 2026 · neo4j.com
AuraDB Professional $65 a month Minimum 1GB cluster 1GB minimum cluster · 2GB storage at 1GB memory · 128GB maximum memory per database instance Minimum 1GB cluster; 14-day free trial available Read 28 Sep 2026 · neo4j.com
AuraDB Business Critical $146 a month Minimum 2GB cluster 2GB minimum cluster · 4GB storage at 2GB memory · 99.95% uptime SLA Minimum 2GB cluster Read 28 Sep 2026 · neo4j.com
AuraDB Virtual Dedicated Cloud Priced on request Dedicated environment · VPC isolation · Enhanced 24x7 support Dedicated environment; contact sales Read 28 Sep 2026 · neo4j.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Supports Cypher, GQL, ACID transactions, and graph algorithms
  • Free tier requires no payment method
  • AuraDB encrypts data at rest and in transit
  • Business Critical includes a 99.95% uptime SLA

Limits

  • Free tier has no service availability SLA
  • Free tier is limited to one single-zone database instance
  • Professional requires a 1GB minimum cluster

Who it suits

Neo4j suits developers and organizations working with connected data who need a property graph model and graph query tools. The free AuraDB option may fit evaluation, while listed paid tiers specify cluster and availability details.

Verdict

Neo4j offers a graph database with multiple deployment choices and tools for development and administration. AuraDB Free has clear limits, while paid tiers specify pricing and cluster characteristics.

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