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TimeBase vs TimescaleDB
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 APIExtensionLinux+3
Choose Community Edition to start with an Apache 2.0 time-series database, unlimited storage, a web admin interface, and command-line tools. Enterprise is the option for desktop administration and more than 100 commercial data connectors; its listed plan has no stated price.
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Free plan Self-hosted
TimescaleDB offers PostgreSQL compatibility with multiple deployment choices and scaling features. Compare metered cloud usage with self-hosting, especially when estimating storage and compute needs.
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| TimeBase | TimescaleDB | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Extension, Linux, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | Self-hosted |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | See the plans |
| Plans published | 2 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | timebase.info | tigerdata.com |
| On time-series databases | #23 of 36 | #27 of 36 |
TimeBase: what it does well
- Handles real-time, cached, and historical time-series data.
- Community Edition includes unlimited data storage.
- Supports native Java, C++, C#, Python, and Go APIs.
- Offers REST and WebSocket APIs.
- Can scale to 10 nodes with consistency and load balancing.
What to know first
- Enterprise Edition pricing is not provided in the listed plan facts.
- Community Edition deployment instructions use a Docker container or installer.
- Commercial data connectors are listed for Enterprise Edition.
TimescaleDB: what it does well
- Fully PostgreSQL compatible with SQL support
- Self-hosted and managed deployment options
- Vector search, replication, retention policies, and horizontal scaling
- 30-day trials without a credit card on Performance and Scale
- Compression can reduce storage costs by up to 95%
What to know first
- Cloud compute and storage are usage-metered
- Open-source option is self-hosted
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