What we love
- Modern, cleaner query language
- Graph-relational modeling
- Built on Postgres
What to watch
- Smaller ecosystem than Postgres directly
- Learning curve from SQL
Best for
Teams building complex domain models who want better than ORMs.
Key features
- Graph-relational data model
- EdgeQL query language
- Built on Postgres
- Strong typing
- Cloud + self-host
What is EdgeDB?
EdgeDB (now Gel) is a graph-relational DB built on Postgres with a cleaner schema language and query syntax. Loved by teams sick of ORMs.
Who is it for?
EdgeDB is a great fit for teams looking for a backend & infrastructure tool that fits the freemium tier. It's especially loved by engineering teams building serious production systems.
Key tags
DatabaseOpen SourcePostgres
How it compares
We curate EdgeDB among the top Backend & Infrastructure tools on saas.fyi. Browse all Backend & Infrastructure tools to compare alternatives, or use the directory's search and filters to find a closer fit.
Pricing
Free OSS, Cloud from $10/mo. Pricing tier: Freemium. Always confirm current pricing on the official site — SaaS pricing changes frequently.
Quick facts
- Category: Backend & Infrastructure
- Pricing: Freemium — Free OSS, Cloud from $10/mo
- Website: edgedb.com
