Alternatives to Surreal

3 alternatives

  1. 1Relational database backend for applicationsPartial replacement

    MariaDB

    Database Tools

    Both SurrealDB and MariaDB support relational data models and ACID transactions for application backends. SurrealDB adds multi-model capabilities (graphs, vectors, documents) while MariaDB focuses on traditional relational workloads with high performance.

    Price$65+ / month

    Starting price: above the category median.

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  2. 2High-throughput, low-latency distributed database for real-time applicationsPartial replacement

    ScyllaDB

    Database Tools

    Both SurrealDB and ScyllaDB target high-performance, low-latency workloads. ScyllaDB specializes in wide-column NoSQL at massive scale, while SurrealDB provides multi-model support with real-time capabilities. They compete for real-time application backends.

    PriceUsage-based

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  3. 3Analytical SQL queries and data processingPartial replacement

    DuckDB

    Database Tools

    Both SurrealDB and DuckDB support SQL querying and analytical workloads. DuckDB is optimized for OLAP analytics on structured data, while SurrealDB combines OLTP and analytics with multi-model support. They serve overlapping but distinct analytical use cases.

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