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Neo4J

Neo4j Graph Database

Composite Score

8.0 /10

CX Score

8.1 /10

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What is Neo4j Graph Database?

Centered around the leading graph database, today's Neo4j Graph Data Platform is a suite of applications and tools helping the world make sense of data. The Platform includes Neo4j Graph Data Science – the leading enterprise-ready analytics workspace for graph data – the graph visualization and exploration tool Bloom, the Cypher query language, and numerous tools, integrations and connectors to help developers and data scientists build graph-based solutions with ease.

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Awards & Recognition

Neo4j Graph Database won the following awards in the Transaction Data Store category

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6 Top Rated Capabilities

7 Top Rated Features

2025

Contract Negotiation

2025

8 Top Rated Capabilities

13 Top Rated Features

2024

Neo4j Graph Database Ratings

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Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

90 Likeliness to Recommend

4
Since last award

100 Plan to Renew

79 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

6
Since last award

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Emotional Footprint Overview

Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

+92 Net Emotional Footprint

The emotional sentiment held by end users of the software based on their experience with the vendor. Responses are captured on an eight-point scale.

How much do users love Neo4j Graph Database?

0% Negative

7% Neutral

93% Positive

Pros

Helps Innovate
Continually Improving Product
Enables Productivity
Saves Time

Feature Ratings

Average 82

Data Management

Data Monitoring and Administration

Database Management

Data Virtualization

Big Data Analytics

High Speed & Online Transaction Processing

Operations Management

Hybrid Transaction and Analytical Support

Data Backup

Data Protection and Security

Cloud/On-Prem/Hybrid Deployment

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 81

Usability and Intuitiveness

Ease of IT Administration

Quality of Features

Ease of Implementation

Ease of Data Integration

Ease of Customization

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

Breadth of Features

Availability and Quality of Training

Business Value Created

Vendor Support

Neo4j Graph Database Reviews

Abhishek Y.

Role: Information Technology
Industry: Other
Involvement: End User of Application

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Jun 2026

Excellent Database for Connected Data

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates Neo4j Graph Database from other similar products?

Neo4j differentiates itself through its native graph architecture,which is purpose built for managing and analyzing complex relationships between data.While traditional databases focus on tables and records,Neo4j treats relationships as first class entities,enabling faster queries and deeper insights into connected data.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

My favorite aspect of Neo4j is its ability to visualize and query complex relationships with ease.The graph based approach makes it simple to uncover hidden connections in data,helping organizations gain insights that would be difficult and time consuming to achieve with traditional databases.

What do you dislike most about this product?

I dislike about Neo4j is that it can have a steeper learning curve for teams accustomed to relational databases.Understanding graph data modeling and learning Cypher query language may require additional training,especially for users with no prior graph database experience.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Before choosing Neo4j,evaluate whether your use case involves highly connected data where relationship analysis is critical.Invest time in learning graph modeling and Cypher to get the most value from the platform.Starting with a pilot project can help validate performance,scalability,and business benefits before a larger deployment.

Pros

Reliable
Unique Features
Caring
Client Friendly Policies

Sumit S.

Role: Information Technology
Industry: Technology
Involvement: End User of Application

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Nov 2024

Neo4j Review: Unlocking the Power of Graph Data

Likeliness to Recommend

8 /10

What differentiates Neo4j Graph Database from other similar products?

Neo4j sets itself apart with its native graph storage, Cypher query language, and advanced graph algorithms. It specializes in managing complex, interconnected data and provides excellent scalability, real-time analytics, and smooth integration with machine learning.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Neo4j’s built-in visualization tools make it easy to interact with and understand graph data, which is invaluable for both developers and non-technical users.

What do you dislike most about this product?

Neo4j's main drawbacks are its "high cost for large deployments" and the "learning curve" for Cypher. Additionally, its "distributed processing" capabilities can be complex and less advanced compared to some competitors.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Neo4j is great for complex, connected data, but expect a learning curve with Cypher and higher costs for large-scale use. Start with the community edition if you're new to graph databases.

Pros

Helps Innovate
Continually Improving Product
Reliable
Unique Features

Filippo C.

Role: Information Technology
Industry: Technology
Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Sep 2023

A perfect graph database for your projects!

Likeliness to Recommend

8 /10

What differentiates Neo4j Graph Database from other similar products?

Neo4j provides both API and dashboard access to operate with the database. The query syntax is well-documented on Neo4j website.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

The easiness of the dashboard interface as well as the full customization of all elements created

What do you dislike most about this product?

I don't like the way queries are launched in the dashboard

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Definitely recommended if you are dealing with any kind of graph structure.

Pros

Helps Innovate
Continually Improving Product
Inspires Innovation
Respectful

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Neo4j Graph Database Ratings

90 Likeliness to Recommend

4 Since last award

100 Plan to Renew

79 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

6 Since last award

Emotional Footprint Overview

+92 Net Emotional Footprint

How much do users love Neo4j Graph Database?

Pros

Feature Ratings Average rating of all product features, some of which may not be shown below

Data Management Includes data sharing, data storage, records management, and data security.

Data Monitoring and Administration Includes ability to continuously monitored data quality rules, as well as generate alerts to notify data stewards when they need to address an issue.

Database Management Supports multiple data types, data structuring, data retrieval, database customization, and multi-user access.

Data Virtualization Includes ability to create views joining disparate data sources without the need for persistence.

Big Data Analytics Use of big data analytics through integration into purpose-built big data tools or native capabilities, incorporating advanced security methods.

High Speed & Online Transaction Processing Also referred to as OLTP (Online Transaction processing). OLTP databases include strong support for CRUD operations and ACID compliance.

Operations Management Includes cost control, production management, and performance management.

Hybrid Transaction and Analytical Support Includes OLTP and OLAP (Online Analytical Processing). Most OLTP systems support some level of OLAP but very few OLAP systems support OLTP.

Data Backup Includes the creation of duplicate instances to recover from an unplanned data loss. Also, support for high volumes of data processing and data compression.

Data Protection and Security Includes data encryption, data audit, and data compliance.

Cloud/On-Prem/Hybrid Deployment Supports one or many deployment models - On-prem, cloud or hybrid hosting of the database system.

Vendor Capability Ratings Average rating of all vendor capabilities, some of which may not be shown below

Usability and Intuitiveness End user learning curves cost the organization money. Pay attention to your end users' technical ability to determine how important UX is in your purchase.

Ease of IT Administration This data indicates whether IT personnel will be able to resolve issues and perform configurations efficiently and effectively.

Quality of Features Feature quality is just as important as quantity. Use this data to determine if this product will do what you're purchasing it to do, easily, intuitively, reliably, and effectively.

Ease of Implementation Successfully implementing new software is necessary to realize its full value and promote end user adoption. This data indicates whether or not the product is easy to implement.

Ease of Data Integration Use this data to determine whether the product will cause headaches or make data integration easy.

Ease of Customization Don't get bogged down in a difficult customization; use this data to make sure you can easily achieve the functionality you need for your particular situation.

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement Vendors who don't stay on top of emerging needs and trends won't enable you to meet your business goals. Use this data to separate innovators from imposters.

Breadth of Features Users prefer feature rich software that enables them to perform diverse series of tasks. This data expresses user satisfaction with the product's breadth of features.

Availability and Quality of Training Effective and readily available training enables users to get the most out of the software you've chosen. Use this section to make sure your vendor's training programs and materials measure up.

Business Value Created Software needs to create value for employees, customers, partners, and, ultimately, shareholders. This data expresses user satisfaction - or lack thereof - with the product's business value.

Vendor Support The importance of vendor support will vary for each organization depending on internal capabilities, but there will always be issues that only the vendor can resolve.

Neo4j Graph Database Reviews

Abhishek Y.

Excellent Database for Connected Data

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Sumit S.

Neo4j Review: Unlocking the Power of Graph Data

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Filippo C.

A perfect graph database for your projects!

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

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Feature Ratings

Data Management

Data Monitoring and Administration

Database Management

Data Virtualization

Big Data Analytics

High Speed & Online Transaction Processing

Operations Management

Hybrid Transaction and Analytical Support

Data Backup

Data Protection and Security

Cloud/On-Prem/Hybrid Deployment

Vendor Capability Ratings

Usability and Intuitiveness

Ease of IT Administration

Quality of Features

Ease of Implementation

Ease of Data Integration

Ease of Customization

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

Breadth of Features

Availability and Quality of Training

Business Value Created

Vendor Support