Reviewed by the Softwares.com Editorial Team · Last updated June 2026 · How we rate
Key facts
- Vendor
- Gel Data
- Pricing
- Open source — Free
- Free tier
- Yes
- Platforms
- Self Hosted, Api
- Best for
- Developers, Startups
- Editor rating
- 4.4 / 5
- Founded
- 2019
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, USA
What is Gel?
Gel is a databases tool from Gel Data. Formerly EdgeDB, Gel is an open-source graph-relational database built on PostgreSQL with a typed schema, the EdgeQL query language and a managed cloud.
Gel uses open source pricing and offers a free tier you can start on without a credit card. Free.
It's best suited to developers, startups and runs on Self Hosted, Api.
Standout strengths include expressive typed schema, composable edgeql queries, built on proven postgres. Worth weighing: new query language to learn, smaller community.
Gel pricing
Pros
- Expressive typed schema
- Composable EdgeQL queries
- Built on proven Postgres
Cons
- New query language to learn
- Smaller community
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Frequently asked questions
What is Gel?
Formerly EdgeDB, Gel is an open-source graph-relational database built on PostgreSQL with a typed schema, the EdgeQL query language and a managed cloud.
How much does Gel cost?
Gel is open-source-priced. It has a free tier.
Does Gel have a free trial?
Gel offers a free tier rather than a time-limited trial.
What platforms does Gel support?
Gel is available on Self Hosted, Api.