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EdgeDB (Gel)

Postgres Unchained

EdgeDB (now rebranded as Gel) is a graph-relational database built on PostgreSQL. It features EdgeQL, a modern query language combining SQL and GraphQL concepts, with built-in authentication, AI capabilities with automatic embeddings, and type-safe schema with code generation.

Features

✓ EdgeQL query language
✓ Graph queries without JOINs
✓ Type-safe schema
✓ Code generation
✓ Built-in authentication
✓ AI embeddings and RAG endpoints
✓ Built-in UI for management
✓ Migration system
✓ Client libraries for 7+ languages

Pros

  • + Modern query language (no JOINs)
  • + Type-safe with code generation
  • + Built-in auth (OAuth, passkeys, etc.)
  • + AI capabilities included
  • + Built on PostgreSQL

Cons

  • − Newer database with smaller community
  • − EdgeQL learning curve
  • − Less mature ecosystem
  • − Rebranding may cause confusion