Comparison
delta vs omnigraph
Verdict
Pick delta if delta is an open-source storage framework providing ACID transactions for data lakehouse architectures designed to work seamlessly with various compute engines including Apache Spark, PrestoDB, Flink, Trino, and Hive; pick omnigraph if omnigraph is a Rust-based Lakehouse-native graph engine that integrates Git-style workflows for managing knowledge graphs leveraging modern data technologies such as Apache Arrow and DataFusion.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | delta | omnigraph |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (1d since push) As of 2w · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d since push) As of 3w · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of 2w · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of 3w · 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
- delta
- An open-source storage framework for building Lakehouse architecture with various compute engines and APIs
- omnigraph
- Lakehouse native graph engine with git-style workflows
Stars
- delta
- 8.9k
- omnigraph
- 1.0k
Forks
- delta
- 2.1k
- omnigraph
- 190
Open issues
- delta
- 1.6k
- omnigraph
- 17
Language
- delta
- Scala
- omnigraph
- Rust
Adopt for
- delta
- Delta is an open-source storage framework providing ACID transactions for data lakehouse architectures designed to work seamlessly with various compute engines including Apache Spark, PrestoDB, Flink, Trino, and Hive.
- omnigraph
- Omnigraph is a Rust-based Lakehouse-native graph engine that integrates Git-style workflows for managing knowledge graphs leveraging modern data technologies such as Apache Arrow and DataFusion.
Persona
- delta
- -
- omnigraph
- -
Runtime
- delta
- -
- omnigraph
- -
License
- delta
- Apache-2.0
- omnigraph
- MIT
Last pushed
- delta
- Aug 2, 2026
- omnigraph
- Aug 2, 2026
Categories
- delta
- Data & Retrieval
- omnigraph
- Data & Retrieval
Trust and health
Days since push
- delta
- 1d
- omnigraph
- 0d
Open issues (now)
- delta
- 1.6k
- omnigraph
- 17
Full report
- delta
- Trust report
- omnigraph
- Trust report
Choose delta if…
- delta is primarily Scala; omnigraph is Rust.
- License: delta is Apache-2.0, omnigraph is MIT.
- Tags unique to delta: acid, analytics, big-data, delta-lake.
- When you need ACID transaction support in a data lakehouse architecture leveraging Scala and multiple compute engines like Spark, Flink, or PrestoDB.
When NOT to use delta
- When your data operations environment is restricted to a single compute engine or one not supported by Delta, like Apache Drill which isn't in the listed support scope.
- If your project strictly uses open-source licenses incompatible with BSD-style licensing terms, as Delta uses Apache-2.0.
- For situations where there's no need for advanced data management capabilities such as ACID transactions and you can manage with simpler storage solutions.
Choose omnigraph if…
- omnigraph is primarily Rust; delta is Scala.
- License: omnigraph is MIT, delta is Apache-2.0.
- Tags unique to omnigraph: apache-arrow, context-graph, datafusion, graph-database.
- Use Omnigraph if your project involves complex knowledge graph management within a lakehouse architecture, as it offers native integration to facilitate efficient handling of large datasets.
When NOT to use omnigraph
- Avoid Omnigraph if you prefer or need a Java-based solution, as it might not align with the runtime requirements of your existing technology stack.
- Omnigraph may not be suitable for simple or small-scale graph projects that do not require advanced versioning and collaboration features akin to Git workflows.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (delta-io/delta) · observed Aug 3, 2026
- GitHub forks (delta-io/delta) · observed Aug 3, 2026
- Last push (delta-io/delta) · observed Aug 2, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Aug 3, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (ModernRelay/omnigraph) · observed Aug 2, 2026
- GitHub forks (ModernRelay/omnigraph) · observed Aug 2, 2026
- Last push (ModernRelay/omnigraph) · observed Aug 2, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Aug 2, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: delta 8.9k · omnigraph 1.0k (synced Aug 3, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between delta and omnigraph?
- delta: An open-source storage framework for building Lakehouse architecture with various compute engines and APIs. omnigraph: Lakehouse native graph engine with git-style workflows. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose delta over omnigraph?
- Choose delta over omnigraph when delta is primarily Scala; omnigraph is Rust; License: delta is Apache-2.0, omnigraph is MIT; Tags unique to delta: acid, analytics, big-data, delta-lake; When you need ACID transaction support in a data lakehouse architecture leveraging Scala and multiple compute engines like Spark, Flink, or PrestoDB.
- When should I choose omnigraph over delta?
- Choose omnigraph over delta when omnigraph is primarily Rust; delta is Scala; License: omnigraph is MIT, delta is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to omnigraph: apache-arrow, context-graph, datafusion, graph-database; Use Omnigraph if your project involves complex knowledge graph management within a lakehouse architecture, as it offers native integration to facilitate efficient handling of large datasets.
- When should I avoid delta?
- When your data operations environment is restricted to a single compute engine or one not supported by Delta, like Apache Drill which isn't in the listed support scope. If your project strictly uses open-source licenses incompatible with BSD-style licensing terms, as Delta uses Apache-2.0. For situations where there's no need for advanced data management capabilities such as ACID transactions and you can manage with simpler storage solutions.
- When should I avoid omnigraph?
- Avoid Omnigraph if you prefer or need a Java-based solution, as it might not align with the runtime requirements of your existing technology stack. Omnigraph may not be suitable for simple or small-scale graph projects that do not require advanced versioning and collaboration features akin to Git workflows.
- Is delta or omnigraph more popular on GitHub?
- delta has more GitHub stars (8,928 vs 1,040). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are delta and omnigraph open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (delta: Apache-2.0, omnigraph: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to delta or omnigraph?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at delta alternatives and omnigraph alternatives (delta markdown twin, omnigraph 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, delta or omnigraph?
- delta: Very active. omnigraph: 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 delta and omnigraph?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: delta trust report; omnigraph trust report.