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TimescaleDB

TimescaleDB adds time-series superpowers to PostgreSQL.

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Our verdict

Who it's for

Time series database on PostgreSQL

Who should look elsewhere

PostgreSQL required

Pros

  • +PostgreSQL extension
  • +Time series optimized
  • +Full SQL support
  • +Easy to start
  • +Good compression

Cons

  • −PostgreSQL required
  • −Some features require a paid plan
  • −Learning curve
  • −Scaling complex
  • −Resource usage

Key features

  • ✓Time series database
  • ✓PostgreSQL
  • ✓Continuous aggregates
  • ✓Compression
  • ✓SQL
  • ✓Open source

Pricing

PlanPriceBillingNotes
Self-hosted$0monthTime-series; PostgreSQL extension; Full features
Cloud$29monthDynamic storage; Auto backups; Managed

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