Head-to-head · Graph Databases
Ultipa Cloud vs ArcadeDB
Ultipa Cloud leads on 0 checks, ArcadeDB on 1, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreUltipa Cloud · 7.6/10
- Free planonly ArcadeDB
- Free trialonly Ultipa Cloud
Ultipa Cloud scores higher on our rubric for graph databases: 7.6 against 7.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #13 and #17.
ArcadeDB offers free plan; Ultipa Cloud doesn't. On deployment, ArcadeDB gives you Self_hosted where Ultipa Cloud offers Cloud.
Ultipa Cloud is the better fit for managed cloud graph analytics. ArcadeDB is the better fit for multi-model and protocol compatibility.
- Ultipa Cloud fits best
Managed cloud graph analytics
- ArcadeDB fits best
Multi-model and protocol compatibility
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Side by side
| Feature | Ultipa Cloud 7.6/10 Visit ↗ | ArcadeDB 7.2/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.6 | 7.2 |
| Ranking | #13 in Graph Databases | #17 in Graph Databases |
| Best for | Managed cloud graph analytics | Multi-model and protocol compatibility |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $0.31 usage-based | $19.99/unit/mo |
| Free plan | — | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | 14 days | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Support | Community, Docs · 24/7 | Email, Community, Docs · 24/7 |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Ultipa Cloud 3/3 · ArcadeDB 3/3 | ||
| ACID transactions | ✓ | ✓ |
| Graph algorithms | ✓ | ✓ |
| Vector search | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Deployment | Cloud | Self_hosted |
| Query languages | GQL, UQL | SQL, Cypher, Gremlin, GraphQL, MongoDB Query Language, Redis commands |
| Included storage | 128 GB | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Ultipa Cloud is a managed cloud graph database service for developers, data scientists, database administrators, and business teams building graph applications. It provides cloud-hosted instances with GQL and UQL querying, graph… Read the review → |
ArcadeDB is an open-source multi-model database for teams that need graph storage alongside document, key/value, full-text, vector, time-series, or geospatial data. It supports SQL, Cypher, Gremlin, GraphQL, MongoDB QL, and Redis commands,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Ultipa Cloud — where it wins
- GQL, UQL, visualization, algorithms, and vector search in one service
- Standard includes backups, isolated resources, auto-scaling, and load balancing
- Enterprise adds dedicated infrastructure, custom SLA, and advanced security
Where it doesn't
- No permanent free plan beyond the 14-day trial
- Standard pricing starts at $0.31 per hour
- Custom integrations are limited to the Enterprise plan
ArcadeDB — where it wins
- Full feature set available in the Apache 2.0 Community edition
- Supports six query interfaces and multiple database wire protocols
- Combines graph, vector, document, key/value, and other data models
Where it doesn't
- Paid database support tiers start at $299 per server monthly
- The broad feature set may be more than graph-only projects need
- Advanced support coverage is reserved for higher-priced tiers
- Ultipa Cloud7.6/10 · 14-day trial
A capable managed graph platform for teams that need algorithms, vectors, and cloud scaling.
Visit Ultipa CloudFull verdict → - ArcadeDB7.2/10 · Free plan
A flexible graph database with broad protocol support and a full-featured free edition.
Visit ArcadeDBFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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