TimescaleDB
by Timescale
PostgreSQL for time-series and real-time analytics
Reviewed by the Softwares.com Editorial Team · Last updated June 2026 · How we rate
Key facts
- Vendor
- Timescale
- Pricing
- Open source - Free
- Free tier
- Yes
- Platforms
- Self Hosted, Api
- Best for
- Developers, Data Engineers
- Editor rating
- 4.6 / 5
- Founded
- 2017
- Headquarters
- New York, USA
What is TimescaleDB?
TimescaleDB is a databases tool from Timescale. An open-source time-series database built as a PostgreSQL extension, with hypertables, continuous aggregates and columnar compression, plus a managed Timescale Cloud service.
TimescaleDB uses open source pricing and offers a free tier you can start on without a credit card. Free.
It's best suited to developers, data engineers and runs on Self Hosted, Api.
Standout strengths include full postgresql compatibility, strong compression for time-series, continuous aggregates. Worth weighing: tuning needed at very high scale.
TimescaleDB pricing
Pros
- Full PostgreSQL compatibility
- Strong compression for time-series
- Continuous aggregates
Cons
- Tuning needed at very high scale
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Frequently asked questions
What is TimescaleDB?
An open-source time-series database built as a PostgreSQL extension, with hypertables, continuous aggregates and columnar compression, plus a managed Timescale Cloud service.
How much does TimescaleDB cost?
TimescaleDB is open-source-priced. It has a free tier.
Does TimescaleDB have a free trial?
TimescaleDB offers a free tier rather than a time-limited trial.
What platforms does TimescaleDB support?
TimescaleDB is available on Self Hosted, Api.