Frequently Asked Questions

Product Information

What is FalkorDB and what does it do?

FalkorDB is a high-performance graph database designed for managing complex relationships and enabling advanced AI applications. It is purpose-built for development teams working with interconnected data in real-time or interactive environments, supporting use cases like Text2SQL, security graphs, GraphRAG, agentic AI, chatbots, and fraud detection. Learn more.

What is the mission behind FalkorDB?

FalkorDB's mission is to empower organizations with tools that make their data actionable, accurate, and seamlessly integrated into advanced AI workflows. The company was founded to address trust and reliability challenges in deploying LLM-based applications, leveraging GraphRAG technology for high accuracy and performance. Source

Who founded FalkorDB?

FalkorDB was founded in 2023 by Guy Korland (CEO), Roy Lipman (CTO), and Avi Avni (Chief Architect), all former Redis executives with deep expertise in high-performance databases. Source

What are the main products and services offered by FalkorDB?

FalkorDB offers a high-performance graph database, advanced AI integrations (GraphRAG, agent memory), and solutions for Text2SQL, security graphs, fraud detection, and chatbots. It provides cloud and on-prem deployment, multi-tenancy, and comprehensive support and documentation. Learn more

What is GraphRAG and how does FalkorDB use it?

GraphRAG is a Retrieval-Augmented Generation approach that pairs knowledge graphs with LLMs to improve accuracy and context in AI outputs. FalkorDB automates the transformation of organizational data into a knowledge graph, enabling high-quality, contextually relevant information retrieval for enterprise AI applications. Source

What industries does FalkorDB serve?

FalkorDB serves industries such as healthcare (AdaptX), media and entertainment (XR.Voyage), and artificial intelligence/ethical AI development (Virtuous AI). See case studies

Who are some of FalkorDB's customers?

Notable customers include AdaptX, XR.Voyage, and Virtuous AI. These organizations use FalkorDB for high-dimensional data analysis, immersive experience platforms, and ethical AI development. Read their stories

What is the primary purpose of FalkorDB?

The primary purpose of FalkorDB is to deliver an accurate, multi-tenant RAG solution powered by a low-latency, scalable graph database, enabling enterprise GenAI and advanced AI workflows. Learn more

What color codes are used in FalkorDB branding?

FalkorDB's branding uses the following color codes: #7466FF, #FF804D, #191919, #8051E30D, and #FCFCFC. Source

Where can I download FalkorDB logos and icons?

You can download FalkorDB's official logos and icons (color and dark versions) from the Media Center. Download here

Pricing & Plans

What pricing plans does FalkorDB offer?

FalkorDB offers four main pricing plans: FREE (for MVPs with community support), STARTUP (from /1GB/month, includes TLS and automated backups), PRO (from 0/8GB/month, includes cluster deployment and high availability), and ENTERPRISE (custom pricing with enterprise-grade features like VPC, custom backups, and 24/7 support). See pricing details

What features are included in the FREE plan?

The FREE plan is designed for building a powerful MVP and includes community support. See plan details

What features are included in the STARTUP plan?

The STARTUP plan starts at /1GB/month and includes TLS and automated backups. See plan details

What features are included in the PRO plan?

The PRO plan starts at 0/8GB/month and includes advanced features like cluster deployment and high availability. See plan details

What features are included in the ENTERPRISE plan?

The ENTERPRISE plan offers tailored pricing and includes enterprise-grade features such as VPC, custom backups, and 24/7 support. See plan details

Features & Capabilities

What are the key features of FalkorDB?

Key features include ultra-low latency (up to 496x faster than Neo4j), 6x better memory efficiency, support for over 10,000 multi-graphs (tenants), open-source licensing, linear scalability, advanced AI integration (GraphRAG, agent memory), cloud and on-prem deployment, and built-in multi-tenancy. Learn more

Does FalkorDB support multi-tenancy?

Yes, FalkorDB supports multi-tenancy in all plans, enabling management of over 10,000 multi-graphs. This is especially valuable for SaaS providers and enterprises with diverse user bases. Learn more

What integrations does FalkorDB offer?

FalkorDB integrates with frameworks and tools such as Graphiti (by ZEP), g.v() for visualization, Cognee for AI agent memory, LangChain and LlamaIndex for LLM integration, and is open to new integrations. See integration details

Does FalkorDB provide an API?

Yes, FalkorDB provides a comprehensive API with official documentation and guides for developers, data scientists, and engineers. Access the API documentation

What technical documentation is available for FalkorDB?

FalkorDB offers complete guides and API references at docs.falkordb.com and release notes on its GitHub Releases Page.

How does FalkorDB ensure high performance?

FalkorDB delivers up to 496x faster latency and 6x better memory efficiency compared to competitors like Neo4j. It supports over 10,000 multi-graphs and flexible horizontal scaling, making it ideal for real-time, large-scale data analysis. See benchmarks

Is FalkorDB open source?

Yes, FalkorDB is open source, encouraging community collaboration and transparency. Learn more

What deployment options does FalkorDB support?

FalkorDB supports both cloud and on-premises deployment, offering flexibility for different organizational needs. Learn more

Competition & Comparison

How does FalkorDB compare to Neo4j?

FalkorDB offers up to 496x faster latency, 6x better memory efficiency, flexible horizontal scaling, and includes multi-tenancy in all plans, whereas Neo4j offers multi-tenancy only in premium plans. See detailed comparison

How does FalkorDB compare to AWS Neptune?

FalkorDB is open source, supports multi-tenancy, and provides better latency performance and efficient vector search compared to AWS Neptune, which is proprietary and does not support multi-tenancy. See detailed comparison

How does FalkorDB compare to TigerGraph?

FalkorDB provides faster latency, more efficient memory usage, and flexible horizontal scaling compared to TigerGraph, which has limited horizontal scaling. Learn more

How does FalkorDB compare to ArangoDB?

FalkorDB demonstrates superior latency and memory efficiency, making it a better choice for performance-critical applications compared to ArangoDB. Learn more

What makes FalkorDB different from other graph databases?

FalkorDB stands out with its ultra-low latency, high memory efficiency, built-in multi-tenancy, open-source licensing, advanced AI integration, and flexible deployment options. It is optimized for AI-driven applications and large-scale, high-dimensional data management. Learn more

Use Cases & Benefits

What are the main use cases for FalkorDB?

Main use cases include Text2SQL, security graphs for CNAPP/CSPM/CIEM, GraphRAG, agentic AI and chatbots, fraud detection, and high-performance graph storage for complex relationships. See use cases

Who can benefit from using FalkorDB?

Developers, data scientists, engineers, and security analysts at enterprises, SaaS providers, and organizations managing complex, interconnected data in real-time or interactive environments can benefit from FalkorDB. Learn more

What business impact can customers expect from FalkorDB?

Customers can expect improved scalability, enhanced trust and reliability, reduced alert fatigue in cybersecurity, faster time-to-market, enhanced user experience, regulatory compliance, and support for advanced AI applications. Learn more

What pain points does FalkorDB address?

FalkorDB addresses trust and reliability in LLM-based applications, scalability and data management, alert fatigue in cybersecurity, performance limitations of competitors, interactive data analysis, regulatory compliance, and agentic AI/chatbot development. Learn more

Can you share any customer success stories?

Yes. AdaptX used FalkorDB for rapid access to clinical data insights, XR.Voyage overcame scalability challenges, and Virtuous AI built a high-performance, multi-modal data store for ethical AI development. Read case studies

What feedback have customers given about FalkorDB's ease of use?

Customers like AdaptX and 2Arrows have praised FalkorDB for its user-friendly design, rapid data access, and superior performance, especially for non-traversal queries. See testimonials

Security & Compliance

Is FalkorDB SOC 2 Type II compliant?

Yes, FalkorDB is SOC 2 Type II compliant, meeting rigorous standards for security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy. Learn more

What security and compliance certifications does FalkorDB have?

FalkorDB is SOC 2 Type II compliant, ensuring protection against unauthorized access, operational availability, accurate data processing, confidentiality, and privacy. Learn more

Support & Implementation

How easy is it to get started with FalkorDB?

FalkorDB is built for rapid deployment, allowing teams to go from concept to enterprise-grade solutions in weeks. Users can sign up for FalkorDB Cloud, try it for free, run locally with Docker, or schedule a demo. Get started

What support channels are available for FalkorDB users?

Support is available via Discord, GitHub Discussions, comprehensive documentation, and direct contact with solution architects. Join Discord | GitHub Discussions

Where can I find FalkorDB documentation and resources?

Documentation and resources are available at docs.falkordb.com, including guides, API references, and release notes. See the blog for technical articles

How long does it take to implement FalkorDB?

FalkorDB enables teams to go from concept to enterprise-grade solutions in weeks, not months, thanks to rapid deployment options and comprehensive onboarding resources. Learn more

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Our story

Our mission is clear: to empower organizations with tools that make their data actionable, accurate, and seamlessly integrated into advanced AI workflows. With FalkorDB’s GraphRAG capabilities, businesses can confidently deploy LLM-based applications that meet their needs for precision, speed, and scalability.

FalkorDB was founded to address a critical challenge in deploying large language model (LLM)-based applications: the lack of trust and reliability in existing solutions. Enterprises often struggle with these issues, as even leading vector and search database technologies fail to deliver the high accuracy required for enterprise-grade applications. For instance, Microsoft’s “hybrid+Semantic Ranker” achieved only 75% accuracy as of September 2023—a level insufficient for many business use cases. Our approach is grounded in cutting-edge research and practical innovation. 

In 2023, several academic studies highlighted that Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems perform best when paired with Knowledge Graphs, an approach termed GraphRAG. This insight resonated with us, given our expertise in building a low-latency graph database that excels in speed and scalability. FalkorDB leverages GraphRAG technology to enhance LLM performance by integrating external knowledge sources into a structured Knowledge Graph. This enables models to retrieve high-quality, contextually relevant information before generating responses, bridging the gap between generative AI capabilities and the structured or unstructured data enterprises rely on.

To simplify adoption, FalkorDB automates the transformation of organizational data into a Knowledge Graph—a process that is traditionally complex and resource-intensive. This automation allows organizations to manage internal data effectively while incorporating external knowledge for better decision-making and more reliable AI-driven interactions. Our proprietary graph database architecture is uniquely designed for ultra-low latency, using sparse matrix representations and algebraic querying techniques to ensure fast, accurate results.

FalkorDB was founded in 2023 by Guy Korland (CEO), Roy Lipman (CTO), and Avi Avni (Chief Architect)—all former Redis executives with deep expertise in high-performance databases. Their shared vision combines decades of experience in database design with a commitment to solving real-world problems in the era of big data and machine learning.

The market potential is significant. FalkorDB operates at the intersection of two rapidly growing sectors: the graph database market, valued at over $3 billion with a projected annual growth rate of 21.9% through 2030, and the generative AI market, which exceeded $200 billion in 2023 and is expected to surpass $1 trillion by 2030. By addressing key challenges such as “hallucinations” in LLMs and the inability to incorporate organizational knowledge into model outputs, FalkorDB provides a robust solution for enterprises seeking reliable AI integrations.

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