InfluxDB
InfluxDB 3 is a time series database and platform for high-frequency data marked with timestamps. It supports SQL and InfluxQL queries, with a built-in Python processing engine, and accepts data through line protocol, HTTP API, client libraries, Telegraf, and the influxdb3 CLI. Data is stored as compressed Parquet files in object storage with S3 API compatibility. More than 400 Telegraf plugins and official libraries for Python, JavaScript, Go, Java, and C# connect it to data sources. InfluxDB 3 is available as open-source single-node Core, self-managed Enterprise, managed Cloud Dedicated and Cloud Serverless, and AWS-managed Amazon Timestream for InfluxDB. InfluxData describes it for industrial operations, observability, and AI applications that use real-time data. Core is intended for development, prototyping, and edge deployments, but lacks high availability and enterprise security. Cloud Serverless has a free option with service quotas and no high availability; paid usage is variable. The self-managed Enterprise trial lasts 30 days by default.
Who it is for
InfluxDB 3 suits teams handling timestamped data for industrial operations, observability, or AI applications. Core is aimed at local development, prototyping, and edge use; deployment choices also include managed and enterprise offerings.
What is good
- Supports SQL and InfluxQL, plus a Python processing engine.
- Offers line protocol, HTTP API, Telegraf, and client libraries.
- Cloud Serverless includes a free option and $250 free credit.
- Multiple deployment models are available.
What to know first
- Core is single-node and has no high availability.
- Cloud Serverless has service quotas and no high availability.
- Cloud Serverless charges vary by usage.
- Enterprise and Cloud Dedicated include pricing not listed.
Verdict
InfluxDB 3 combines multiple ingestion and query options with self-managed, managed, and open-source deployment choices. Compare the deployment limits and usage-based charges carefully, since Core and Cloud Serverless do not provide high availability.
InfluxDB plans and pricing
All plansCompared on database software
- Free plan
- Yes
