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CrateDB

CrateDB is a distributed and scalable SQL database designed for storing and analyzing massive amounts of data in near real-time. It offers powerful hybrid search and real-time analytics capabilities with PostgreSQL compatibility and a Lucene-based search engine.

CrateDB is the open source alternative to:
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About CrateDB

CrateDB empowers developers to execute ad-hoc queries on billions of records in milliseconds and perform complex aggregations across diverse data types. Its native SQL support, dynamic indexing, and flexible data schema accommodate structured, semi-structured, geospatial, and vector data. With multiple deployment options including cloud, on-premises, and edge, CrateDB is built for scalability and high performance.

Key Features

  • Distributed architecture with near real-time analytics
  • PostgreSQL compatibility for seamless integration
  • Hybrid search across various data types using Apache Lucene
  • Automatic real-time ingestion and dynamic indexing
  • Flexible deployment: cloud, on-premises, and edge

Pricing

Free Plan
$0.069/Hourly

Ideal for non-critical workloads and development support.

Features:
  • Shared environment with a single node
  • 2 vCPUs, 2 GB RAM, and 8 GB storage
  • Daily backups
  • No credit card required to start
Dedicated Plan
$0.24/Hourly

Designed for production workloads requiring enhanced performance and support.

Features:
  • Dedicated environment up to 9 nodes
  • Up to 144 vCPUs, 495 GB RAM, and 72 TB storage
  • Uptime SLAs with basic support (premium support available)
Custom Plan

Tailored for large-scale production environments; contact sales for details.

Features:
  • Unlimited nodes with custom compute options
  • Unlimited storage and premium support
  • Enhanced security, private link, and dedicated master nodes

Summary

CrateDB combines high-speed SQL querying, dynamic indexing, and robust search capabilities into a unified platform that scales effortlessly from prototypes to enterprise-grade deployments. Its diverse pricing options and flexibility in deployment models empower organizations to choose the solution that best fits their data and performance requirements.

Adrian
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Adrian
Mar 9, 2025Updated1 min read
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