ArangoDB vs SurrealDB

Both are multiple databases. ArangoDB (2012-03, BUSL-1.1, C++) ranks #2 this month; SurrealDB (2022-07, BUSL-1.1, Rust) ranks #8. They differ on 19 of 46 surveyed features.

Attribute	ArangoDB #2 = Leader	SurrealDB #8 ▲1 Leader
At a glance
Rank	#2	#8
Score	76.7	65.8
GitHub stars	14.3k	33.3k
Popularity	89.4	74.2
Activity	73.9	63.3
Community	61.2	66.7
Research	82.8	52.2
Fundamentals
Description	A multi-model database supporting graphs, key-value pairs, and documents in a unified JSON-based data model. Offers both an in-memory storage engine and a RocksDB-based engine for larger datasets.	A multi-model database written in Rust that combines document, graph, and relational paradigms. Uses inter-document record links for graph traversals, with ACID transactions and row-level permissions.
Vendor	ArangoDB Inc	SurrealDB
Model	Multiple	Multiple
Kind	database	database
Category	Enterprise	Growing
First released	2012-03	2022-07
Status	active	active
License	BUSL-1.1	BUSL-1.1
Written in	C++	Rust
Query languages	AQL	SurrealQL, GraphQL, GQL
gdotv support	no	no