Reviewed by the Softwares.com Editorial Team · Last updated June 2026 · How we rate
Key facts
- Vendor
- InfluxData
- Pricing
- Freemium — Free
- Free tier
- Yes
- Platforms
- Self Hosted, Api
- Best for
- Developers, Devops
- Editor rating
- 4.4 / 5
- Founded
- 2012
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, USA
What is InfluxDB?
InfluxDB is a databases tool from InfluxData. A time-series database and platform for metrics, events and IoT data, available open source and as the managed InfluxDB Cloud with high-cardinality support.
InfluxDB uses freemium pricing and offers a free tier you can start on without a credit card. Free.
It's best suited to developers, devops and runs on Self Hosted, Api.
Standout strengths include built for time-series workloads, rich client and integration ecosystem, managed cloud option. Worth weighing: query language changes across versions, high cardinality can be costly.
InfluxDB pricing
Pros
- Built for time-series workloads
- Rich client and integration ecosystem
- Managed cloud option
Cons
- Query language changes across versions
- High cardinality can be costly
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Frequently asked questions
What is InfluxDB?
A time-series database and platform for metrics, events and IoT data, available open source and as the managed InfluxDB Cloud with high-cardinality support.
How much does InfluxDB cost?
InfluxDB is freemium-priced. It has a free tier.
Does InfluxDB have a free trial?
InfluxDB offers a free tier rather than a time-limited trial.
What platforms does InfluxDB support?
InfluxDB is available on Self Hosted, Api.