Head-to-head · Data Version Control Tools
Dolt vs Graviti
Dolt leads on 0 checks, Graviti on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreDolt · 9.2/10
- Free planboth
- Free trialonly Graviti
Dolt scores higher on our rubric for data version control tools: 9.2 against 7.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #14.
On data scope, Graviti gives you Files_and_tables where Dolt offers Tables.
Dolt is the better fit for teams versioning SQL database tables. Graviti is the better fit for hosted teams managing visual datasets.
- Dolt fits best
Teams versioning SQL database tables
- Graviti fits best
Hosted teams managing visual datasets
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Side by side
| Feature | Dolt 9.2/10 Visit ↗ | Graviti 7.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.2 | 7.8 |
| Ranking | #2 in Data Version Control Tools | #14 in Data Version Control Tools |
| Best for | Teams versioning SQL database tables | Hosted teams managing visual datasets |
| Pricing model | Free | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | Free plan | $200/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | 14 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted | Cloud, Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Web |
| Support | Email, Community, Docs | Phone, Docs |
| Integrations | 16 integrations | 3 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Dolt 2/2 · Graviti 2/2 | ||
| Dataset branching | ✓ | ✓ |
| Point-in-time rollback | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Data scope | Tables | Files_and_tables |
| Snapshot granularity | Table | Not checked yet |
| Storage backend | Both | Both |
| Deployment model | Both | Both |
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| Our verdict | Dolt is an open-source SQL database that versions tables instead of files. It is designed for developers and teams building data-intensive applications, collaborating on datasets, tracking data changes, and supporting reproducible… Read the review → |
Graviti is a data platform for AI developers and development teams managing unstructured datasets. It supports raw data, metadata, annotations, complex datasets, and authorized external cloud storage. Teams can organize dataset commits,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Dolt — where it wins
- Commits, branches, diffs, merges, rollback, and remotes for tables
- MySQL-compatible server with SQL tools and developer integrations
- Free, open source, cross-platform, and available for self-hosting
Where it doesn't
- Hosted Dolt is a separate paid cloud service
- Focused on table versioning rather than file-based version control
- Advanced workflows require familiarity with database and Git-style operations
Graviti — where it wins
- Commits, tags, branches, rollback, and version history
- Visual comparison, raw-data views, and annotation visualization
- Python SDK, CLI, API access, and role-based controls
Where it doesn't
- Paid plans start at $200 per month
- Web and API are the listed platform options
- Workflow automation and customer success require Premium
- Dolt9.2/10 · Free plan
Git-style table versioning with MySQL compatibility and open-source deployment.
Visit DoltFull verdict → - Graviti7.8/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial
A hosted dataset control layer with strong versioning, visualization, and developer access.
Visit GravitiFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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