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Decision brief
Use ArcadeDB if you require a multi-model database system supporting a variety of query languages and vector embeddings for AI applications.
Good fit when
- When building systems that need to support SQL, Cypher, Gremlin, HTTP/JSON, MongoDB, or Redis interfaces simultaneously.
- For projects requiring direct support for vector embeddings integrated into its native operations without additional configurations.
Avoid when
- 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.
Observed Jul 14, 2026 · Source: enrich:decision_facts
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Adoption
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- Docker Hub pulls (30d)
- 223,548·Docker Hub API·4w
Maintenance and security
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- Very active (0d since push)
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- Provenance
- Not a fork · Organization account
- As of 4w
- Security (OSV)
- No lockfile
- As of 1mo
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Install
git clone https://github.com/ArcadeData/arcadedbHow it fits your stack(6)
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Overview
A comprehensive DBMS that integrates SQL, Cypher, Gremlin, HTTP/JSON, MongoDB, and Redis interfaces. It offers support for vector embeddings enabling its use in AI applications.
Capability facts
- Deploy
- Self-host
Source: dockerfile:docker-compose.yml · Jul 22, 2026
- Docker
- Dockerfile present
Source: dockerfile:docker-compose.yml · Jul 22, 2026
- MCP server
- No MCP server detected
Source: repo_scan · Jul 22, 2026
- Languages
- java
Source: github.language · Jul 22, 2026
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README
Getting started in 5 minutes
Start ArcadeDB Server with Docker:
docker run --rm -p 2480:2480 -p 2424:2424 \
-e JAVA_OPTS="-Darcadedb.server.rootPassword=playwithdata -Darcadedb.server.defaultDatabases=Imported[root]{import:https://github.com/ArcadeData/arcadedb-datasets/raw/main/orientdb/OpenBeer.gz}" \
arcadedata/arcadedb:latest
Now open your browser on http://localhost:2480 and play with ArcadeDB Studio and the
imported OpenBeer database to find your favorite beer.
ArcadeDB is cloud-ready with Docker and Kubernetes support.
You can also download the latest release, unpack it on your local hard drive and
start the server with bin/server.sh or bin/server.bat for Windows.
License and Attribution
ArcadeDB is Free for any usage and licensed under the liberal Open Source Apache 2 license. We are committed to remaining Open Source Forever — see our Governance for the structural guarantees that make this more than a promise. If you need commercial support, or you need to have an issue fixed ASAP, check our pricing page.
For third-party attributions and copyright notices, see:
- NOTICE - Required legal attributions
- ATTRIBUTIONS.md - Detailed third-party acknowledgments
- LICENSE - Full license text
- GOVERNANCE.md - License guarantee and project governance
For agents
This page has a .md twin and JSON over the API.