Side by side
ALTIBASE vs RonDB
Both stand on in-memory 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
RonDB combines distributed storage, SQL access, and multiple deployment and replication options for real-time workloads. Its isolation and range-lock limits, along with the free plan’s quotas, are important constraints to weigh.
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| ALTIBASE | RonDB | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Self-hosted | API, Linux, Self-hosted |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 2 | 1 |
| Maker | ALTIBASE | Not published |
| Website | altibase.com | rondb.com |
| On in-memory databases | #6 of 25 | #10 of 25 |
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.
RonDB: what it does well
- Supports up to 1 PiB of storage
- Online horizontal and vertical scaling
- SQL-compatible access through the MySQL Server API
- Synchronous and asynchronous replication options
- Free serverless plan
What to know first
- Uses read-committed isolation
- Does not support range locks
- Free serverless plan has Feature Group and memory quotas
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