Reviewed by the Softwares.com Editorial Team · Last updated June 2026 · How we rate
Key facts
- Vendor
- Couchbase
- Pricing
- Freemium — Free
- Free tier
- Yes
- Platforms
- Self Hosted, Api
- Best for
- Enterprises, Developers
- Editor rating
- 4.3 / 5
- Founded
- 2011
- Headquarters
- Santa Clara, USA
What is Couchbase?
Couchbase is a databases tool from Couchbase. A distributed NoSQL document database with memory-first architecture, SQL++ querying, full-text and vector search, plus the fully managed Couchbase Capella.
Couchbase uses freemium pricing and offers a free tier you can start on without a credit card. Free.
It's best suited to enterprises, developers and runs on Self Hosted, Api.
Standout strengths include sql-like querying over json, built-in caching layer, mobile and edge sync. Worth weighing: resource-heavy at scale, complex cluster tuning.
Couchbase pricing
Pros
- SQL-like querying over JSON
- Built-in caching layer
- Mobile and edge sync
Cons
- Resource-heavy at scale
- Complex cluster tuning
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Frequently asked questions
What is Couchbase?
A distributed NoSQL document database with memory-first architecture, SQL++ querying, full-text and vector search, plus the fully managed Couchbase Capella.
How much does Couchbase cost?
Couchbase is freemium-priced. It has a free tier.
Does Couchbase have a free trial?
Couchbase offers a free tier rather than a time-limited trial.
What platforms does Couchbase support?
Couchbase is available on Self Hosted, Api.