Gel (formerly EdgeDB)

Open-source graph-relational database with typed schemas, EdgeQL and managed cloud

postgresgraph-relationaledgeqlopen-source

Websitegeldata.com

CategoryData & backend

PricingFreemium

Card requiredNo

Open sourceYes

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ABOUT

What is Gel (formerly EdgeDB)?

Gel, formerly EdgeDB, is an open-source graph-relational database built on Postgres with typed schemas, EdgeQL, migrations and generated client code. Gel Cloud provides managed encrypted deployments, while the database and its tooling can also run locally or self-hosted.

BEFORE YOU SIGN UP

What you should know

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Typed graph-relational modelGel models object types and links rather than forcing every relationship into manual joins, while still compiling to Postgres.

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Open-source database and toolingThe current Gel repository is Apache 2.0 licensed and includes the database server, EdgeQL implementation, CLI and supporting tooling.

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EdgeDB is now branded GelThe product formerly known as EdgeDB now uses the Gel name, while EdgeQL and several legacy CLI paths remain part of the ecosystem.

Free cloud capacity is smallThe free managed instance is limited to 1/4 compute unit and up to 1 GB of disk. Larger workloads need Pro, self-hosting or another provider.

COMMUNITY

From the forums

The open-source community values Gel's typed schema, composable EdgeQL and strong developer tooling, especially for applications that do not fit comfortably into a traditional ORM. Current issue discussions also show that the EdgeDB-to-Gel rebrand and the depth of the system can create configuration, migration and learning-curve friction.

— Community sentiment · Reddit

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ABOUT US

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FAQ

Questions, answered.

Is Gel the same product as EdgeDB?＋

Yes. Gel is the current name of the product formerly known as EdgeDB, and EdgeQL remains its query language.

What does Gel Cloud include for free?＋

The free plan includes 1/4 compute unit, 1/2 GiB RAM, 1/16 vCPU, up to 1 GB of disk, encryption at rest and community support.

Is Gel built on Postgres?＋

Yes. Gel is a graph-relational database built on Postgres, with its own typed schema model and EdgeQL query language.