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BTrDB vs InfluxDB
Both stand on time-series databases. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted
Choose BTrDB if you need an open-source, self-hosted store for dense telemetry, with versioned streams and Python-based querying. Look elsewhere if SQL support is required or if your workflow depends on Arrow-based tabular methods without commercial access and an Arrow-enabled server.
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Free plan APILinuxMac+3
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.
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| BTrDB | InfluxDB | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Self-hosted | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | See the plans |
| Plans published | 1 | 10 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | btrdb.readthedocs.io | influxdata.com |
| On time-series databases | #5 of 36 | #9 of 36 |
BTrDB: what it does well
- Open-source software with self-hosted deployment.
- Versioned streams let queries target a specific state.
- StatPoint queries provide five statistical summaries.
- Python client supports nanosecond timestamp queries.
- StreamSets convert to pandas DataFrames or CSV.
What to know first
- No SQL support.
- Arrow-based tabular methods require commercial customers and Arrow-enabled servers.
- Data requests are fully materialized; generator-based processing is planned for a future release.
InfluxDB: what it does well
- 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.
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