InfluxDB
The Time Series Platform.
Overview
InfluxDB is an open-source time series database developed by InfluxData. It is written in Go and optimized for fast, high-availability storage and retrieval of time series data in fields such as operations monitoring, application metrics, Internet of Things sensor data, and real-time analytics.
✨ Key Features
- Time series database
- High write and query performance
- SQL-like query language (Flux and InfluxQL)
- Data retention policies
- Continuous queries
- Built-in dashboarding and visualization
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Purpose-built for time series data
- Ease of use
- Integrated platform (TICK stack)
Unique Value: A purpose-built platform for collecting, storing, querying, and visualizing time series data.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- DevOps monitoring
- Industrial IoT
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Non-time series data
- Transactional workloads
🏆 Alternatives
Offers a more integrated and user-friendly experience for time series data compared to general-purpose databases or other time series solutions.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: Limited data ingestion and retention.
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