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Best Spatial Databases in 2026
Spatial databases are for storing and querying information connected to locations and geometry. Compared on spatial data types, 3D geometry support, raster support, and coordinate transforms, these entries show which spatial capabilities are listed. Query interface and deployment model can help you consider how you will work with and run a database, while free-plan availability and paid-from pricing add cost context. CrateDB, MySQL, and RavenDB are among the options to examine. Use the comparison fields to focus on the data types, operations, and deployment choices relevant to your work.
- 40 apps
- Research read 23 Sept 2026
- How the order is worked out
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Apache Solr
Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+3Solr combines varied search modes with distributed operation, administration, and listed security capabilities.
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Virtuoso Universal Server
Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+3Choose Virtuoso if you need a multi-model database that can present data from different sources through one view, with both open-source and commercial licensing available.
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ClickHouse Cloud
by ClickHouse CloudFree trial Open source APILinuxMac+3ClickHouse Cloud provides managed analytics infrastructure with cloud flexibility, ingestion tools, SQL access, and automated operations.
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Azure SQL Database
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+4Azure SQL Database pairs managed operations with development interfaces, APIs, and recovery capabilities. Review the free-tier limits and overage behavior before relying on the free offer.
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Amazon RDS
Free plan APISelf-hostedWebAmazon RDS combines a broad engine selection with managed backups, scaling, and AWS security and monitoring integrations.
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DuckDB UI
Free plan ExtensionLinuxMac+3DuckDB UI provides notebook and data-exploration tools while keeping default queries local. Check the database and platform limitations before using it.
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CockroachDB Cloud
by CockroachDB CloudFree plan APILinuxWebCockroachDB Cloud combines managed operations with distributed SQL and deployments across regions and cloud providers.
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Elasticsearch
Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1Choose Elasticsearch for real-time search and analytics across varied data types, with deployment choices ranging from self-managed to serverless.
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IBM Db2
Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+2Choose IBM Db2 if you need a database for varied enterprise workloads, with query optimization, vector queries, and options for availability and security.
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Amazon Aurora
by Amazon AuroraFree plan APIChoose Amazon Aurora if you need a managed relational database with PostgreSQL, MySQL, or DSQL engines and want database operations through the RDS console, CLI, or API.
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Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL
by Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQLFree plan APISelf-hostedChoose Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL if your application needs a managed cloud database with JSON documents, transactions, scaling, or multi-region support.
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GeoDesk
Free plan LinuxMacWindowsGeoDesk provides OSM-focused storage, query and developer tools across several languages. Its C++ build has specific compiler and CMake requirements, and it does not support 3D geometry.
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IBM Informix
Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1IBM Informix offers free editions, broad data-model support, extensive connectivity, and deployment from small devices to enterprise servers.
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Microsoft SQL Server
Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1SQL Server offers database, integration, and virtualization capabilities, with editions for production, development, and learning uses.
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MonetDB
Free plan APILinuxMac+2MonetDB offers a broad SQL interface and analytical design at no listed charge.
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GeoMesa
Free plan APILinuxSelf-hostedGeoMesa is a free option for distributed geospatial storage and analytics, with support for streaming, databases and mapping clients.
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MySQL
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OpenSearch
by OpenSearchFree plan APILinuxMac+3OpenSearch provides a free search and analytics suite with ingestion, visualization, and machine-learning capabilities.
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rasdaman
Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1rasdaman combines multidimensional data management with query languages, standards support, and a broad format list.
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Redis Insight
Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+2Redis Insight brings Redis data browsing, command work, and analysis into a free GUI and CLI tool. Check the Docker-only API availability and SSPLv1 licensing if those affect your deployment.
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SingleStore Helios
by SingleStore HeliosFree plan APILinuxMac+3Helios brings varied data capabilities and ingestion options to a managed cloud database, with separate Shared, Standard, and Enterprise plans.
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Supabase
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+4Supabase brings a Postgres database and several backend services together, with client libraries and self-hosting documentation.
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