InfluxDB
InfluxDB 3 is a time series database and platform for high-frequency data marked with timestamps. It supports SQL and InfluxQL, with a built-in Python processing engine, and can ingest data through line protocol, HTTP API, client libraries, Telegraf, or the influxdb3 CLI. Data is stored as compressed Parquet files in object storage with S3 API compatibility. More than 400 pre-built Telegraf plugins and official libraries for Python, JavaScript, Go, Java, and C# connect it to data sources. Deployment choices include open-source single-node Core, self-managed Enterprise, managed Cloud Serverless and Cloud Dedicated, and Amazon Timestream for InfluxDB. InfluxData describes use in industrial operations, observability, and AI applications that need real-time data. Core is a community-supported single-node option for development, prototyping, and edge deployments; it does not include high availability or enterprise security. Cloud Serverless has a free option with service quotas and no high availability. Managed and self-managed products offer end-to-end encryption and granular access controls, according to InfluxData.
Who it is for
InfluxDB suits teams working with timestamped data for industrial operations, observability, or real-time AI applications. Core may suit local development, prototypes, and edge deployments; teams needing high availability should consider other deployment options.
What is good
- Supports SQL and InfluxQL with a built-in Python engine.
- Offers more than 400 pre-built Telegraf plugins.
- Provides official client libraries in five listed languages.
- Deployment options include self-managed and managed services.
- Managed and self-managed products offer encryption and granular access controls.
What to know first
- Core is single-node and lacks high availability.
- Core does not include enterprise security.
- Cloud Serverless has service quotas and no high availability.
- Core is community supported.
Verdict
InfluxDB 3 offers several ingestion routes, query options, and deployment models for timestamped data. Choose a deployment carefully: Core and Cloud Serverless have stated limitations, while support and security options vary across products.
InfluxDB plans and pricing
All plansCompared on database software
- Free plan
- Yes
