NornicDB
About NornicDB
NornicDB is a distributed database combining graph traversal, vector retrieval, and temporal data capabilities in a single system. It maintains compatibility with Neo4j's Bolt protocol and Cypher query language while adding vector search functionality similar to Qdrant. The database is designed for AI workloads, knowledge systems, and applications requiring hybrid graph-vector operations.
The database implements temporal features like MVCC (Multi-Version Concurrency Control) for historical reads and snapshot isolation for transactional consistency. It supports multiple hardware acceleration options including CUDA, Metal, and Vulkan for performance-sensitive workloads. NornicDB can serve as a consolidated solution for applications that would otherwise require separate graph and vector databases.
Key features
- Neo4j Bolt/Cypher compatibility for existing applications
- Hybrid graph and vector retrieval in single queries
- Temporal data support with MVCC and historical reads
- Multiple hardware acceleration options (CPU, CUDA, Metal, Vulkan)
- Multiple protocol support (REST, GraphQL, Bolt, gRPC)
- Policy-based memory decay and retention features
- Snapshot isolation for transactional consistency
- Managed embeddings and auto-relationship features
Download v1.1.11
Jul 9, 2026Frequently asked questions
- Is NornicDB free?
- Yes. NornicDB is free and open-source software, distributed under the MIT license.
- Which platforms does NornicDB support?
- NornicDB provides downloads for macOS.
- What is the latest version of NornicDB?
- The latest version is v1.1.11, released on Jul 9, 2026.
- What protocols does NornicDB support?
- NornicDB supports Neo4j's Bolt protocol, Cypher query language, REST, GraphQL, and Qdrant-compatible gRPC interfaces.
- What hardware acceleration options are available?
- The database supports CPU execution as well as GPU acceleration through CUDA, Metal, and Vulkan depending on the host system.
- How does NornicDB handle transactions?
- It implements Snapshot Isolation with MVCC, providing repeatable reads within transactions and conflict detection at commit time.
- What is the license for NornicDB?
- The project is licensed under the MIT license.
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