Spanner Graph
Spanner Graph: A managed graph capability for teams that need graph and relational models together. Ranked #30 of 36 in Managed Database Hosting by our editors (6.5/10); pricing: 90-day trial; best for graph applications needing relational interoperability.
At a glance
- Editor score6.5 / 10
- Pricing90-day trial
- Best forGraph applications needing relational interoperability
- Free planNo
- Database typeMulti_model
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Combines ISO GQL, SQL, and property-graph models
- Includes full-text search, vector search, and graph algorithms
- Provides elastic scaling, replication, recovery, and backups
Where it doesn't
- Graph-focused capabilities may not suit general-purpose database projects
- There is no free plan
- Spanner Graph is available through Spanner editions rather than as a separate product
Our verdict on Spanner Graph
Spanner Graph is a managed graph database capability built on Google Cloud Spanner. It is designed for applications that need property graphs alongside relational data, including fraud detection, recommendations, knowledge graphs, customer 360, cybersecurity, and network analysis. Its ISO GQL-compatible query interface and declarative mapping of relational tables to property graphs support work across graph and SQL models. Teams already working within Google Cloud will find its platform context particularly relevant.
The feature set extends beyond graph queries. Spanner Graph includes integrated full-text and vector search, plus managed algorithms for centrality, clustering, similarity, and path finding. It also supports transparent sharding and elastic horizontal scalability, while synchronous replication across read-write and read-only replicas supports distributed deployments. Point-in-time recovery provides up to seven days of version retention, and the service supports on-demand and scheduled full or incremental backups. Enterprise Plus adds support for dual-region and multi-region configurations.
Spanner Graph is available in the Spanner Enterprise and Enterprise Plus editions, and the published offering is paid rather than free. A 90-day trial provides an evaluation window. Integrations include LangChain, Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform, and BigQuery, with web and API access listed. This makes the product a strong fit for graph applications that need relational interoperability, search, distributed scaling, and Google ecosystem connections. Teams seeking a general-purpose database without a graph-centered workload, or a permanently free plan, should consider a different option.
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Spanner Graph fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Database type | Multi_model |
| High availability | Yes |
| Point-in-time recovery | Yes |
| Scaling model | Both |
| Read replicas | Yes |
| Backup retention | 366 days |
| Free trial | 90 days |
| Deployment | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web |
| Integrations | 3 integrations: LangChain, Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform, BigQuery |
| Pricing | 90-day trial (source) |
| Website | cloud.google.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
Spanner Graph integrations
Spanner Graph lists 3 integrations on its own site.
- LangChain
- Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform
- BigQuery
Alternatives to Spanner Graph
- Amazon RDSA broad AWS-managed SQL service with high availability, scaling, and operational automation.9.4
- Amazon AuroraA managed AWS database for scalable relational workloads and global deployments.9.3
- Google Cloud SQLA capable managed SQL service for teams already operating in Google Cloud.9.2
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