Tarantool DB

Mac · Linux · Self-hosted · API

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Freedom report

No signalScore 5.2

Free tierNo free tier on record
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely2 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedThinly documented

Tarantool DB is ranked #69 of 74 in database software on Freedom251. It runs on API, Linux, macOS, Self-hosted.

Compared on database software

Deployment model: self_hosted
Persistence modes: both
TTL support: Yes
Clustering support: Yes
Multi-region support: Yes
Supported protocols: RESP, Tarantool binary protocol (iproto), SQL

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The record

Product: Tarantool DB is described as a Russian NoSQL in-memory DBMS for increasing availability of key systems and building real-time digital services.
Use cases: The vendor presents it for caching core systems, Redis replacement, customer profiles, single sign-on, real-time billing and event processing.
Data models: It supports key-value, table and document schemas, with data stored in RAM and compression optimization.
Scaling and recovery: The product page lists built-in sharding, synchronous and asynchronous replication, fast recovery, write-ahead logging and database snapshots.
Redis compatibility: The page states support for Redis data types, more than 60 Redis commands, Redis ACL, compatible settings and a drop-in replacement mechanism.
Integrations: The product page lists Java, Python and Go APIs, LDAP integration, and monitoring metric export to Prometheus or Grafana.
Security: Listed security capabilities include ACID support, role-based access control, an audit log, LDAP integration and TLS encryption for Redis protocol support.
Certification: The vendor says the Tarantool platform is certified by FSTEC and Tarantool DB is in Russia’s domestic software register, entry 23005 dated June 28, 2024.
Deployment: The product page lists automated cluster installation and launch, Kubernetes deployment, and operation on Astra Linux and RED OS.
Support and sales: The product page invites visitors to contact the vendor for a demonstration or consultation.

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best Database Software in 2026#69 of 74
Best Key-Value Databases in 2026#18 of 32
Best Multimodel Databases in 2026#20 of 26
Best In-Memory Databases in 2026#12 of 25

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Sources

tarantool.io/en/tarantooldb/· checked 4 Oct 2026