ALTIBASE

Name: ALTIBASE
Author: ALTIBASE

Free plan LinuxSelf-hosted

What ALTIBASE is

ALTIBASE is a relational database system that combines in-memory and on-disk databases in one engine. It offers in-memory-only, on-disk-only, and hybrid modes, with features optimized for OLTP and OLAP workloads. Built-in replication supports synchronous or asynchronous consistency and Active-Active or Active-Standby service architectures. Listed programming interfaces include ODBC, JDBC, .NET and Entity Framework, OLEDB, Embedded SQL, CLI, Perl DBD, and PHP. ALTIBASE V7.3 lists migration support for Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, Tibero, and CUBRID, and DBeaver compatibility through plugins. Its listed tools include query, replication management, profiling, monitoring, migration, export, and data-loading utilities. Security capabilities described by the company include SSL/TLS communication, SQL auditing, password policies, IP access control, object privileges, and integration methods for third-party encryption solutions. ALTIBASE runs on Linux and supports self-hosted deployment. The A+ Edition is free for development, testing, and education, but not for commercial use; it is capped at 128 concurrent users, 10 GB of in-memory database, and 50 GB of disk database. Enterprise subscription pricing is available by contacting Altibase.

Who it suits

The A+ Edition is aimed at startups, developers, and students using the database for development, testing, or education. Organizations needing commercial use or subscription support can consider the Enterprise DB offering.

What it does well

Combines in-memory and on-disk databases.
Supports OLTP and OLAP workloads.
Replication supports Active-Active and Active-Standby architectures.
Lists migration support from six database products.
A+ Edition is free for development, testing, and education.

What to know first

A+ Edition is not for commercial use.
A+ Edition has user and storage caps.
Support, patches, and upgrades require a subscription agreement.

Limits

A+ Edition is free for development, testing, and education, but not for commercial use. It is limited to 128 concurrent users, 10 GB of in-memory database, and 50 GB of disk database.

Plans

Plan	Billed and limits	Price
A+ Edition	Free for development, testing, and education · Not for commercial use · Up to 128 concurrent users · Up to 10 GB in-memory database · Up to 50 GB disk database · Linux x86 64-bit	Free
ALTIBASE Enterprise DB	Subscription pricing is available by contacting Altibase · Subscription agreement required for support, patches, and upgrades	On request

As altibase.com lists them, read 8 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.

Getting started

Visit the ALTIBASE website.
Choose A+ Edition for development, testing, or education, or contact Altibase about Enterprise DB.
Use the Linux x86 64-bit A+ Edition for self-hosted deployment.
Use the 90-day trial listed in the pricing note.

Verdict

ALTIBASE offers several storage modes, replication architectures, and interfaces for Linux deployments. The A+ Edition has explicit non-commercial and capacity limits, while Enterprise DB pricing is available by request.

Questions

Is ALTIBASE free?

A+ Edition is free for development, testing, and education. The pricing note also lists a 90-day trial.

What does ALTIBASE Enterprise DB cost?

Subscription pricing is available by contacting Altibase.

Which platforms does ALTIBASE support?

The listed platforms are Linux and self-hosted deployment. A+ Edition lists Linux x86 64-bit.

What are the A+ Edition limits?

It is not for commercial use and allows up to 128 concurrent users, 10 GB of in-memory database, and 50 GB of disk database.

What support comes with Enterprise DB?

Subscription-based clients receive support, patches, and upgrades. A subscription agreement is required.

Who makes ALTIBASE?

ALTIBASE is made by ALTIBASE, which lists its headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, and says it was founded in 1999.

Facts from ALTIBASE's own pages

Audience: Altibase describes A+ Edition as intended for startups, developers, and students, and says it is free for development, testing, and educational purposes. · altibase.com, 8 Oct 2026
Availability: Built-in replication supports synchronous or asynchronous consistency and Active-Active or Active-Standby service architectures. · altibase.com, 8 Oct 2026
Company: Altibase says it was founded as a spin-off from South Korea's ETRI in 1999 and lists its headquarters in Seoul, Korea. · altibase.com, 8 Oct 2026
Founded: 1999 · altibase.com, 28 Sept 2026
Free plan: No · altibase.com, 22 Sept 2026
Headquarters: Seoul, South Korea · altibase.com, 28 Sept 2026
Integrations: ALTIBASE V7.3 lists DBeaver compatibility through plugins and describes the Altibase Kubernetes Utility for cloud use and replication scaling. · altibase.com, 8 Oct 2026
Interfaces: Listed programming interfaces include ODBC, JDBC, .NET and Entity Framework, OLEDB, Embedded SQL, CLI, Perl DBD, and PHP. · altibase.com, 8 Oct 2026
Limits: A+ Edition is not for commercial use and is capped at 128 concurrent users, 10 GB of in-memory database, and 50 GB of disk database. · altibase.com, 8 Oct 2026
Migration: ALTIBASE V7.3 lists migration support for Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, Tibero, and CUBRID. · altibase.com, 8 Oct 2026
Platforms: The A+ Edition specifications list Linux x86 64-bit as its server operating system; the download page directs users seeking other platform installers to the Technical Support Center. · altibase.com, 8 Oct 2026
Product: ALTIBASE is a hybrid relational DBMS combining in-memory and on-disk databases in one engine. · altibase.com, 8 Oct 2026
Security: The FAQ describes SSL/TLS communication, SQL auditing, policy-based password management, IP access control, object privileges, and integration methods for third-party encryption solutions. · altibase.com, 8 Oct 2026
Support: Altibase says subscription-based clients receive support, patches, and upgrades; emergency patches and updates require a subscription agreement. · altibase.com, 8 Oct 2026
Tools: The product page lists iSQL, Orange for Altibase, Replication Manager, altiComp, altiProfile, altiMon, Migration Center, aExport, iLoader, and oraAdaptor. · altibase.com, 8 Oct 2026
Workloads: The product supports in-memory-only, on-disk-only, and hybrid deployment modes, with features optimized for OLTP and OLAP. · altibase.com, 8 Oct 2026