Comparison
oasysdb vs rushdb
Verdict
Pick oasysdb if in-memory vector store for semantic caching with Rust implementation; 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.
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GraphCanon updated Oct 4, 2026
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | oasysdb | rushdb |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Dormant (659d since push) As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Active (19d since push) As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Personal account As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Jul 11, 2026 · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Oct 4, 2026 · 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
- oasysdb
- In-memory vector store with efficient read and write performance for semantic caching
- rushdb
- Graph and vector database for AI agents with zero schema required
Stars
- oasysdb
- 376
- rushdb
- 323
Forks
- oasysdb
- 13
- rushdb
- 26
Open issues
- oasysdb
- 0
- rushdb
- 20
Language
- oasysdb
- Rust
- rushdb
- TypeScript
Adopt for
- oasysdb
- In-memory vector store for semantic caching with Rust implementation.
- 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
- oasysdb
- -
- rushdb
- -
Runtime
- oasysdb
- -
- rushdb
- -
License
- oasysdb
- Apache-2.0
- rushdb
- -
Last pushed
- oasysdb
- Nov 29, 2024
- rushdb
- Aug 31, 2026
Categories
- oasysdb
- Data & Retrieval, Vector Databases
- rushdb
- AI Agents, Vector Databases
Trust and health
Maintenance
- oasysdb
- Dormant (18%)
- rushdb
- Active (82%)
Days since push
- oasysdb
- 659d
- rushdb
- 19d
Open issues (now)
- oasysdb
- 0
- rushdb
- 20
Stars delta
- oasysdb
- +1 (30d)
- rushdb
- +4 (30d)
Open issues delta
- oasysdb
- 0 (30d)
- rushdb
- +2 (30d)
Owner type
- oasysdb
- User
- rushdb
- Organization
Full report
- oasysdb
- Trust report
- rushdb
- Trust report
Choose oasysdb if…
- oasysdb is primarily Rust; rushdb is TypeScript.
- Tags unique to oasysdb: approximate-nearest-neighbors, ivfpq, mysql, postgresql.
- Also covers Data & Retrieval.
- When you need high-performance read/write operations in a semantic caching scenario using Rust.
When NOT to use oasysdb
- If your project strictly requires on-disk persistence over in-memory storage.
- When looking for non-Rust technology stack as the primary implementation language.
Choose rushdb if…
- rushdb is primarily TypeScript; oasysdb is Rust.
- 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 (edwinkys/oasysdb) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (edwinkys/oasysdb) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (edwinkys/oasysdb) · observed Nov 29, 2024
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 12, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (rush-db/rushdb) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (rush-db/rushdb) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (rush-db/rushdb) · observed Aug 31, 2026
- License file (unknown) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 14, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Oct 4, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: oasysdb 376 · rushdb 323 (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between oasysdb and rushdb?
- oasysdb: In-memory vector store with efficient read and write performance for semantic caching. 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 oasysdb over rushdb?
- Choose oasysdb over rushdb when oasysdb is primarily Rust; rushdb is TypeScript; Tags unique to oasysdb: approximate-nearest-neighbors, ivfpq, mysql, postgresql; Also covers Data & Retrieval; When you need high-performance read/write operations in a semantic caching scenario using Rust.
- When should I choose rushdb over oasysdb?
- Choose rushdb over oasysdb when rushdb is primarily TypeScript; oasysdb is Rust; 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 oasysdb?
- If your project strictly requires on-disk persistence over in-memory storage. When looking for non-Rust technology stack as the primary implementation language.
- 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 oasysdb or rushdb more popular on GitHub?
- oasysdb has more GitHub stars (376 vs 323). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are oasysdb and rushdb open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub.
- Where can I find alternatives to oasysdb or rushdb?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at oasysdb alternatives and rushdb alternatives (oasysdb 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, oasysdb or rushdb?
- oasysdb: Dormant. rushdb: 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 oasysdb and rushdb?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: oasysdb trust report; rushdb trust report.