QuestDB
The fastest open source time-series database.
Overview
QuestDB is a high-performance, open-source SQL database for time-series data. It is designed for real-time analytics and can ingest millions of data points per second.
✨ Key Features
- High-performance time-series database
- SQL interface with time-series extensions
- Real-time data ingestion
- Column-based storage
- SIMD-optimized analytics
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Exceptional performance for time-series queries
- Ease of use with a SQL interface
- High-throughput data ingestion
Unique Value: Provides a simple, fast, and efficient solution for storing and querying large volumes of time-series data.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Used in financial services for high-frequency trading data analysis and in IoT for real-time monitoring of sensor data.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- General-purpose analytics on non-time-series data.
🏆 Alternatives
Offers a familiar SQL interface, which can be easier to use for those not familiar with specialized time-series query languages.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)
💰 Pricing
Free tier: Open source and free to use.
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