Apache IoTDB
Open-source IoT-native time-series DB originated from Tsinghua University; first Apache TLP in IoT domain.
Our Verdict
Technically strong IoT time-series DB, adoption curve steeper than InfluxDB outside Chinese industrial sector.
Pros
- Purpose-built for IoT time-series workloads
- First Apache TLP in IoT domain
- High compression ratios for sensor data
- Edge-to-cloud deployment model
Cons
- Smaller ecosystem than InfluxDB or TimescaleDB
- Query language (IoTDB SQL) has learning curve
- Docs and community still China-centric
- Fewer BI tool integrations
When to Use Apache IoTDB
Good fit if you need
- Storing billions of IoT sensor readings with nanosecond precision
- Querying time-series data with SQL on edge-deployed hardware
- Managing industrial equipment telemetry in smart factories
- Replacing InfluxDB with a SQL-native IoT-focused database
- Compressing time-series data with TsFile format at the edge
Pricing
Price wrong?Apache IoTDB Pricing
- Pricing Model
- free
- Free Tier
- Yes
- Entry Price
- —
- Enterprise Available
- No
- Transparency Score
- —
Beta — estimates may differ from actual pricing
Estimated Monthly Cost
$25
Estimated Annual Cost
$300
Estimates are approximate and may not reflect current pricing. Always check the official pricing page.
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