AnzoGraph vs OpenLink Virtuoso
AnzoGraph: MPP in-memory RDF graph database for OLAP-style SPARQL analytics, now Altair Graph Lakehouse under Siemens. OpenLink Virtuoso: Hybrid SQL/RDF engine that runs many of the largest public SPARQL endpoints.
key differences
- Licensing: AnzoGraph is proprietary (Proprietary (Altair)); OpenLink Virtuoso is open source (copyleft) (GPL-2.0 (Open Source Edition); commercial edition proprietary).
- Horizontal scaling is native in AnzoGraph and addon in OpenLink Virtuoso.
- Transactions: AnzoGraph offers limited ACID; OpenLink Virtuoso offers full.
- Only AnzoGraph has in-memory.
- Only OpenLink Virtuoso has transactions, secondary indexes, full-text search, triggers, stored procedures.
choose anzograph for
- +Enterprise knowledge-graph analytics over integrated data
- +BI-style reporting and aggregation on RDF data
- +Graph algorithms (PageRank, paths) over billions of triples
- +Analytical engine behind the Altair Graph Studio data fabric
best at · Graph analytics, Knowledge graph, OLAP
choose virtuoso for
- +Public Linked Open Data endpoints
- +Large RDF datasets in life sciences
- +Hybrid SQL plus RDF data integration
- +Semantic web publishing
best at · Knowledge graph, OLAP, Content
AnzoGraph vs OpenLink Virtuoso: FAQ
What is the difference between AnzoGraph and OpenLink Virtuoso?
AnzoGraph: MPP in-memory RDF graph database for OLAP-style SPARQL analytics, now Altair Graph Lakehouse under Siemens. OpenLink Virtuoso: Hybrid SQL/RDF engine that runs many of the largest public SPARQL endpoints. Licensing: AnzoGraph is proprietary (Proprietary (Altair)); OpenLink Virtuoso is open source (copyleft) (GPL-2.0 (Open Source Edition); commercial edition proprietary). Horizontal scaling is native in AnzoGraph and addon in OpenLink Virtuoso. Transactions: AnzoGraph offers limited ACID; OpenLink Virtuoso offers full.
When should I choose AnzoGraph over OpenLink Virtuoso?
Choose AnzoGraph for enterprise knowledge-graph analytics over integrated data; BI-style reporting and aggregation on RDF data; and graph algorithms (PageRank, paths) over billions of triples. Choose OpenLink Virtuoso for public Linked Open Data endpoints, large RDF datasets in life sciences and hybrid SQL plus RDF data integration.
Is AnzoGraph or OpenLink Virtuoso more popular?
OpenLink Virtuoso ranks #167 on the WhichDB Score (19.5/100) and AnzoGraph ranks #547 (1.4/100). Popularity is not fit: check the requirements that matter for your project.
Are AnzoGraph and OpenLink Virtuoso open source?
No. AnzoGraph is proprietary, closed-source software. Yes. OpenLink Virtuoso is open source. License: GPL-2.0 (Open Source Edition); commercial edition proprietary.