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ALTIBASE vs CUBRID
Both stand on relational databases. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan LinuxSelf-hosted
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.
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Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1
Choose CUBRID if you need a free, self-hosted database with broad interfaces, backup options and documented transaction controls. Its HA capability is limited to Linux, so teams needing high availability on another platform should look elsewhere.
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| ALTIBASE | CUBRID | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Self-hosted | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 2 | 1 |
| Maker | ALTIBASE | Not published |
| Website | altibase.com | cubrid.org |
| On relational databases | #9 of 38 | #5 of 38 |
ALTIBASE: 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.
CUBRID: what it does well
- Free engine under the Apache License 2.0.
- Supports JSON data and read replicas.
- Offers online, offline and incremental backups.
- Recovery supports partial and full restoration.
- Provides TLS-encrypted client connections.
What to know first
- High availability supports Linux only.
- Self-hosted deployment requires managing the database environment.
- Installation requires at least 1 GB memory and 2 GB disk space.
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