Version comparison
This table compares Neo4j Desktop 1.5.9/1.6.x and 2.0.
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In Desktop 2.0, the concept of an instance is introduced. An instance in Desktop represents a database management system (DBMS), and in earlier versions of Desktop, this is simply known as a DBMS. For the purpose of this table, keep in mind that these two terms are used interchangeably. |
| Feature | 1.5.9/1.6.x | 2.0 |
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Built-in tools (Query and Explore) |
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Integrated modelling and CSV support |
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Integrated dashboards |
Planned in 2025 |
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Graph apps |
Neo4j, Labs, 3rd party |
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Saving files and projects |
Project-oriented |
Tool-oriented |
Action command bar |
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Database management |
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Neo4j 4.x compatible |
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Neo4j 5.1.0 - 5.26.x (LTS) compatible |
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Neo4j 2025.x compatible |
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Upgrade management |
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Multiple DBMS’s/instances |
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Bundled Enterprise Edition |
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Connect to Neo4j Community Edition |
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Multiple databases per instance |
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Clone instance |
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Select storage location |
Windows only |
Yes, via config |
Database authentication and security |
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Basic name/password |
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Save credentials (encrypted eith OS keychain/vault key) |
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SSO - OIDC |
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SSO - Kerberos |
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Proxy settings (PAC files) |
No - OS driven |
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Remote database connection |
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Backup experience |
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Export all local databases in an instance |
Only Neo4j |
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File management |
Desktop project |
No - OS filesystem |
Plugin experience |
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Detect all plugins in the database package (labs and product folders) |
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Bundled plugins |
APOC, GDS, Streams, Neosemantics |
APOC, GDS, GenAI, Bloom Enterprise |
Download plugins |
No, only with instance upgrades |
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