Compare TigerGraph Offerings
Most of the documentation for TigerGraph Enterprise Server also applies to TigerGraph Cloud 4. Here are some differences between the different TigerGraph offerings.
Category |
Topic |
TigerGraph Enterprise Server |
TigerGraph Cloud Classic |
TigerGraph Cloud 4 Beta |
Architecture and Deployment |
Architecture |
Integrated storage and compute |
Integrated storage and compute |
Separate storage and compute |
Hardware and Software Requirements |
Yes |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Installation and Configuration |
Yes |
There are a few simple steps to install a Starter Kit, See the TigerGraph Cloud FAQs |
Users can install solutions at any time |
|
Kubernetes Support |
Yes, custom setup required |
No |
Yes, built-in support |
|
Amazon Web Service (AWS) |
Yes, TigerGraph Lite on marketplace or custom deployment |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Google Cloud Platform (GCP) |
Yes, TigerGraph Lite on marketplace or custom deployment |
Yes |
No, we are activly working on it |
|
Microsoft Azure |
Yes, TigerGraph Lite on marketplace or custom deployment |
Yes |
No, we are activly working on it |
|
Features and Capabilities |
Release Notes |
Yes |
TigerGraph Cloud provides database versions kept up to date with TigerGraph Server 3.x releases |
TigerGraph Cloud 4 provides the latest TigerGraph Server 4.x |
GSQL Graph Algorithm Library |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Transaction Processing and ACID Support |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
|
GSQL 101 |
Yes |
Basic concepts still apply, most CREATE, INSTALL, LOAD, and RUN commands are replaced with the GraphStudio GUI-based approach |
Fully supported using GSQL Editor |
|
GSQL 102 Pattern Matching |
Yes |
The same patterns can be used in queries |
The same patterns can be used in queries |
|
MultiGraph Overview |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
|
GraphStudio™ |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes, add-on |
|
GSQL Demo Examples |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
|
GSQL Language Reference, Part 1 Data Definition and Loading |
Yes |
Yes. GSQL Web Shell (Paid Tiers) supports Data Definition and Loading. Data files can be imported into the filesystem through GraphStudio™, or submit support request to import into the filesystem. In addition, the operations can be performed through GraphStudio™ |
Yes, Load Data UI |
|
GSQL Language Reference, Part 2 Querying |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes, GSQL Editor |
|
RESTPP API User Guide |
Yes |
Yes. Note the URL assigned to your cluster. |
Yes, Connect From APIs option on all workspaces. |
|
Data Loader User Guides |
Yes |
S3 Loader can be used through the GraphStudio™ interface. In addition, S3 Loader and Kafka Loader can be used in GSQL Web Shell (Paid Tiers). |
Yes. Step-by-step guide to load local/S3/GCS/ABS files. Provide a GSQL template for all other connectors. |
|
Schema Designer |
Yes, GraphStudio™ |
Yes, GraphStudio™ |
Yes, Cloud Portal & GraphStudio™ |
|
Security and Management |
User Access Management |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Data Encryption |
Yes |
TigerGraph Cloud is set up already for encrypted data at rest and at motion |
TigerGraph Cloud is set up already for encrypted data at rest and at motion |
|
System Management |
Yes |
The Cloud Portal is enhanced over the TigerGraph Server Admin Portal. Backup and Restore is done through the Cloud Portal. |
The Cloud Portal is enhanced over the TigerGraph Server Admin Portal. Backup and Restore is done through the Cloud Portal. |
|
HA and DR |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Monitoring |
Yes, requires custom setup using Informant APIs |
TigerGraph Server Admin Portal |
Build-in Grafana dashboard & TigerGraph Server Admin Portal |
Next Steps
Next, see Get Started with TigerGraph Cloud 4 to unlock its full potential.
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