Comparison
arcadedb vs rushdb
Verdict
Pick arcadedb if use ArcadeDB if you require a multi-model database system supporting a variety of query languages and vector embeddings for AI applications; pick rushdb if rushDB is a graph plus vector database for AI agents running code in TypeScript, needing no schema or migrations but leveraging Neo4j underneath.
Markdown twin · arcadedb alternatives · rushdb alternatives
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | arcadedb | rushdb |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of 3d · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d since push) As of 1d · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of 3d · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of 1d · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 1mo · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 1mo · osv@v1 |
| deps.dev advisories | Not queried deps.dev@v1 | Not queried deps.dev@v1 |
| OpenSSF Scorecard | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 |
Tagline
- arcadedb
- ArcadeDB Multi-Model Database supports Vector Embeddings
- rushdb
- Graph and vector database for AI agents with zero schema required
Stars
- arcadedb
- 1.1k
- rushdb
- 321
Forks
- arcadedb
- 134
- rushdb
- 25
Open issues
- arcadedb
- 95
- rushdb
- 19
Language
- arcadedb
- Java
- rushdb
- TypeScript
Adopt for
- arcadedb
- Use ArcadeDB if you require a multi-model database system supporting a variety of query languages and vector embeddings for AI applications.
- rushdb
- RushDB is a graph plus vector database for AI agents running code in TypeScript, needing no schema or migrations but leveraging Neo4j underneath.
Persona
- arcadedb
- -
- rushdb
- -
Runtime
- arcadedb
- -
- rushdb
- -
License
- arcadedb
- Apache-2.0
- rushdb
- -
Last pushed
- arcadedb
- Aug 21, 2026
- rushdb
- Aug 23, 2026
Categories
- arcadedb
- Vector Databases
- rushdb
- AI Agents, Vector Databases
Trust and health
Open issues (now)
- arcadedb
- 95
- rushdb
- 19
Stars delta
- arcadedb
- +61 (30d)
- rushdb
- +2 (30d)
Open issues delta
- arcadedb
- +24 (30d)
- rushdb
- +1 (30d)
Full report
- arcadedb
- Trust report
- rushdb
- Trust report
Choose arcadedb if…
- arcadedb is primarily Java; rushdb is TypeScript.
- Tags unique to arcadedb: arcadedb, database, dbms, distributed.
- arcadedb ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- When building systems that need to support SQL, Cypher, Gremlin, HTTP/JSON, MongoDB, or Redis interfaces simultaneously.
When NOT to use arcadedb
- If your project strictly requires the specific functionalities and history of OrientDB that ArcadeDB may not fully replicate despite being a conceptual fork.
- When you need a database system that exclusively focuses on one model, as ArcadeDB's multi-model nature might introduce complexity without necessary benefits.
Choose rushdb if…
- rushdb is primarily TypeScript; arcadedb is Java.
- Tags unique to rushdb: ai-agents, embeddings, graph-database, neo4j.
- Also covers AI Agents.
- You require a memory layer for your AI agent that integrates seamlessly with TypeScript-based applications
When NOT to use rushdb
- If you need full control over database schema migrations, as RushDB intentionally does not support this
- For environments where the use of Neo4j underlying technology is restricted or not preferred
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (ArcadeData/arcadedb) · observed Aug 21, 2026
- GitHub forks (ArcadeData/arcadedb) · observed Aug 21, 2026
- Last push (ArcadeData/arcadedb) · observed Aug 21, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Aug 21, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 14, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (rush-db/rushdb) · observed Aug 23, 2026
- GitHub forks (rush-db/rushdb) · observed Aug 23, 2026
- Last push (rush-db/rushdb) · observed Aug 23, 2026
- License file (unknown) · observed Aug 23, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 14, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: arcadedb 1.1k · rushdb 321 (synced Aug 21, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between arcadedb and rushdb?
- arcadedb: ArcadeDB Multi-Model Database supports Vector Embeddings. rushdb: Graph and vector database for AI agents with zero schema required. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose arcadedb over rushdb?
- Choose arcadedb over rushdb when arcadedb is primarily Java; rushdb is TypeScript; Tags unique to arcadedb: arcadedb, database, dbms, distributed; arcadedb ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; When building systems that need to support SQL, Cypher, Gremlin, HTTP/JSON, MongoDB, or Redis interfaces simultaneously.
- When should I choose rushdb over arcadedb?
- Choose rushdb over arcadedb when rushdb is primarily TypeScript; arcadedb is Java; Tags unique to rushdb: ai-agents, embeddings, graph-database, neo4j; Also covers AI Agents; You require a memory layer for your AI agent that integrates seamlessly with TypeScript-based applications.
- When should I avoid arcadedb?
- If your project strictly requires the specific functionalities and history of OrientDB that ArcadeDB may not fully replicate despite being a conceptual fork. When you need a database system that exclusively focuses on one model, as ArcadeDB's multi-model nature might introduce complexity without necessary benefits.
- When should I avoid rushdb?
- If you need full control over database schema migrations, as RushDB intentionally does not support this For environments where the use of Neo4j underlying technology is restricted or not preferred
- Is arcadedb or rushdb more popular on GitHub?
- arcadedb has more GitHub stars (1,096 vs 321). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are arcadedb and rushdb open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub.
- Where can I find alternatives to arcadedb or rushdb?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at arcadedb alternatives and rushdb alternatives (arcadedb markdown twin, rushdb markdown twin), ranked by typed relationship edges rather than popularity votes.
- Is there a machine-readable version of this comparison?
- Yes. The markdown twin at this comparison mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers.
- Which is better maintained, arcadedb or rushdb?
- arcadedb: Very active. rushdb: Very active. Compare maintenance labels, days since push, and release cadence in the trust section below - stars alone do not measure maintenance.
- Where are the full trust reports for arcadedb and rushdb?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: arcadedb trust report; rushdb trust report.