Couchbase Server

What Couchbase Server is

Couchbase Server works with JSON and binary documents, supports transactions and vector search, and has a maximum document size of 20.0 MB. It can be deployed in either model, including as managed cloud, giving buyers a choice of deployment approach. The free Community Edition has no license cost and is limited to 5 nodes. Enterprise Edition is sold through a traditional subscription, with pricing not publicly listed; it includes a commercial license, technical support with service-level commitments, and advanced security and tooling. Couchbase is headquartered in San Jose, California, United States. The central edition choice is between Community’s stated five-node limit and Enterprise’s support, security, and tooling provisions. Buyers can also weigh the product’s document formats, transaction and vector search support, document size ceiling, and deployment model against their requirements.

Who it suits

It suits teams working with JSON or binary documents that need transactions or vector search. Community Edition may suit deployments within its 5-node limit, while Enterprise Edition is intended for buyers seeking its commercial license, support, security, and tooling.

Limits

Community Edition is limited to 5 nodes. Enterprise Edition is sold by traditional subscription, with its price not publicly listed.

Getting started

1. Visit the Couchbase Server website
2. Choose Community Edition or Enterprise Edition
3. Select a deployment model, including managed cloud

Verdict

Couchbase Server offers a free edition and a subscription edition with additional stated support and security provisions. Check the five-node Community limit and Enterprise pricing before choosing an edition.