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RisingWave

by RisingWave Labs

Streaming database for real-time stream processing

Reviewed by the Softwares.com Editorial Team · Last updated June 2026 · How we rate

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Key facts

Vendor
RisingWave Labs
Pricing
Open source — Free
Free tier
Yes
Platforms
Self Hosted, Api
Best for
Data Engineers, Developers
Editor rating
4.4 / 5
Founded
2021
Headquarters
San Francisco, USA

What is RisingWave?

RisingWave is a data pipelines tool from RisingWave Labs. An open-source streaming database that processes and serves real-time data using standard SQL and PostgreSQL compatibility, as an alternative to Flink-based pipelines.

RisingWave uses open source pricing and offers a free tier you can start on without a credit card. Free.

It's best suited to data engineers, developers and runs on Self Hosted, Api.

Standout strengths include sql-based stream processing, postgresql compatibility, lower ops than flink. Worth weighing: younger ecosystem, evolving feature set.

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Pros

  • SQL-based stream processing
  • PostgreSQL compatibility
  • Lower ops than Flink

Cons

  • Younger ecosystem
  • Evolving feature set

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Frequently asked questions

What is RisingWave?

An open-source streaming database that processes and serves real-time data using standard SQL and PostgreSQL compatibility, as an alternative to Flink-based pipelines.

How much does RisingWave cost?

RisingWave is open-source-priced. It has a free tier.

Does RisingWave have a free trial?

RisingWave offers a free tier rather than a time-limited trial.

What platforms does RisingWave support?

RisingWave is available on Self Hosted, Api.