# Apache IoTDB: Free Open Source Alternative to Amazon Timestream, AspenTech InfoPlus.21, AVEVA PI System

Canonical: https://caniforkit.com/fork/apache-iotdb
Last updated: 2026-11-07

Apache IoTDB (Open Source, Open Source) replaces Amazon Timestream, AspenTech InfoPlus.21, AVEVA PI System, GE Proficy Historian. Apache IoTDB manages industrial IoT time-series data with high-throughput read/write, edge-cloud sync, ultra-high compression, and integrations with Hadoop, Spark, Flink, and Grafana.

## Tool Specifications
- **Tool Name**: Apache IoTDB
- **Type**: Open Source Project
- **License**: Open Source
- **Official Website**: https://iotdb.apache.org/
- **GitHub Repository**: https://github.com/apache/iotdb
- **GitHub Stars**: ★ 6.4k
- **Runs On**: Self-host
- **Maintenance Status**: nov 2026
- **Platforms**: web, self-hosted, docker to self-host
- **Data Storage**: All application data and configuration live on your own server or local database.
- **Installation**: Clone https://github.com/apache/iotdb or deploy with Docker Compose
- **Setup Requirements**: Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
- **The Catch / Limitation**: Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Amazon Timestream.

## Paid SaaS Applications Replaced (5)
Replacing these paid tools with Apache IoTDB saves up to $125/mo ($1,500/yr) in software subscriptions:

| Replaced Software | Category | SaaS Price | Comparison Guide |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Amazon Timestream](https://caniforkit.com/amazon-timestream) | [databases](https://caniforkit.com/category/databases) | $25/mo | [Compare Amazon Timestream vs Apache IoTDB](https://caniforkit.com/vs/amazon-timestream-vs-apache-iotdb) |
| [AspenTech InfoPlus.21](https://caniforkit.com/aspentech-infoplus-21) | [databases](https://caniforkit.com/category/databases) | $25/mo | [Compare AspenTech InfoPlus.21 vs Apache IoTDB](https://caniforkit.com/vs/aspentech-infoplus-21-vs-apache-iotdb) |
| [AVEVA PI System](https://caniforkit.com/aveva-pi-system) | [databases](https://caniforkit.com/category/databases) | $25/mo | [Compare AVEVA PI System vs Apache IoTDB](https://caniforkit.com/vs/aveva-pi-system-vs-apache-iotdb) |
| [GE Proficy Historian](https://caniforkit.com/ge-proficy-historian) | [databases](https://caniforkit.com/category/databases) | $25/mo | [Compare GE Proficy Historian vs Apache IoTDB](https://caniforkit.com/vs/ge-proficy-historian-vs-apache-iotdb) |
| [InfluxDB](https://caniforkit.com/influxdb) | [databases](https://caniforkit.com/category/databases) | $25/mo | [Compare InfluxDB vs Apache IoTDB](https://caniforkit.com/vs/influxdb-vs-apache-iotdb) |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Is Apache IoTDB free and open source?
Apache IoTDB is an open source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on self-host. Apache IoTDB manages industrial IoT time-series data with high-throughput read/write, edge-cloud sync, ultra-high compression, and integrations with Hadoop, Spark, Flink, and Grafana.

### What is the trade-off or limitation of using Apache IoTDB?
Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Amazon Timestream.

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