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What it is

OrientDB is an open-source multi-model NoSQL database management system that combines graph and document data models. It supports SQL and Gremlin queries, ACID transactions, and graph algorithms. Users can work through a Graph Editor, Studio Query interface, or command-line console, and connect through native binary, HTTP REST/JSON, or Java-wrapped drivers. Listed clients and integrations include Java, JDBC, Spring Data, Node.js, PHP,.NET, Python, Go, Ruby, and Scala. OrientDB documents a multi-master distributed architecture in which each server can read and write; distributed operation requires at least 2 GB of heap, with 4 GB suggested. Transactions stay in client RAM, so their size is limited by available JVM heap. Security options include TLS 1.2 in-transit encryption and AES or DES at-rest database encryption, neither enabled by default. The documentation identifies v3.2.56 as the latest GA release. The Community distribution is free; paid support examples start at 1000 € per month.

Spec sheet

Product
OrientDB describes itself as an open-source multi-model NoSQL DBMS combining graph and document data models.Read 3 Oct 2026 · orientdb.dev
Integrations
The driver list includes Java, JDBC, Spring Data, Node.js, PHP, .NET, Python, Go, Ruby, Scala, and other language clients.Read 3 Oct 2026 · orientdb.dev
Security
OrientDB supports TLS 1.2 in-transit encryption and AES or DES at-rest database encryption, which the security guide says are not enabled by default.Read 3 Oct 2026 · orientdb.dev
Support
Community support channels include GitHub discussions, Matrix, Stack Overflow, and the issue tracker; paid support examples offer email, query, upgrade, patch, and security escalation assistance.Read 3 Oct 2026 · orientdb.dev
Data tools
OrientDB includes a Graph Editor, Studio Query interface, and command-line console.Read 3 Oct 2026 · orientdb.dev
Distributed operation
OrientDB documents a multi-master distributed architecture in which each server can read and write, and distributed mode requires at least 2 GB of heap with 4 GB suggested.Read 3 Oct 2026 · orientdb.dev
Download platforms
The downloads page provides builds for Microsoft Windows, Linux and other Unix systems, Mac OS X, and a zip for any OS.Read 3 Oct 2026 · orientdb.dev
Drivers and APIs
OrientDB supports native binary, HTTP REST/JSON, and Java-wrapped drivers.Read 3 Oct 2026 · orientdb.dev
Enterprise auditing
The security guide recommends enabling auditing for Enterprise Edition.Read 3 Oct 2026 · orientdb.dev
Enterprise availability
The downloads page lists an Enterprise Agent, and the Enterprise overview says the agent plugins have been open source since version 3.1.x and can be downloaded for free.Read 3 Oct 2026 · orientdb.dev
Enterprise features
Enterprise documentation lists Query Profiler, distributed clustering configuration, auditing tools, metrics recording, non-stop incremental backups, and Teleporter for importing from relational DBMSs.Read 3 Oct 2026 · orientdb.dev
Latest documented version
The documentation identifies OrientDB v3.2.56 as its latest GA release.Read 3 Oct 2026 · orientdb.dev
Transaction constraint
OrientDB keeps transactions in client RAM, so transaction size is limited by available JVM heap memory.Read 3 Oct 2026 · orientdb.dev

Plans and prices

Community Free Community database distribution Read 3 Oct 2026 · orientdb.dev
Basic support €1,000 a month Suggested Price · 1000 € Month Direct support by mail · Query support Read 3 Oct 2026 · orientdb.dev
Advanced support €4,000 a month Suggested Price · 4000 € Month Direct support by mail · Query support · Upgrade support · Emergency patch · Security escalation Read 3 Oct 2026 · orientdb.dev
Consultancy Priced on request Case By Case Pricing Application model definition · On-site support Read 3 Oct 2026 · orientdb.dev

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Combines graph and document data models
  • Supports SQL, Gremlin, ACID transactions, and graph algorithms
  • Offers native binary and HTTP REST/JSON drivers
  • Community distribution is free

Limits

  • Distributed mode requires at least 2 GB heap
  • Transactions are limited by available client JVM heap
  • Encryption options are not enabled by default

Who it suits

It suits teams seeking a self-hosted database with graph and document models and multiple driver options. Teams considering distributed use or large transactions should account for the documented heap requirements and client-memory constraint.

Verdict

OrientDB offers graph and document data models with several query and driver options. Review its memory constraints and default-disabled encryption before planning deployment.

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