# CrateDB: Free Open Source Alternative to Amazon Timestream, BigQuery, PlanetScale

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

CrateDB (Open Source, Open Source) replaces Amazon Timestream, BigQuery, PlanetScale, RedShift. Distributed SQL database designed for high-speed ingestion and complex queries on massive datasets, ideal for IoT and time-series data.

## Tool Specifications
- **Tool Name**: CrateDB
- **Type**: Open Source Project
- **License**: Open Source
- **Official Website**: https://cratedb.com
- **GitHub Repository**: https://github.com/crate/crate
- **GitHub Stars**: ★ 4.5k
- **Runs On**: Local
- **Maintenance Status**: nov 2026
- **Platforms**: desktop, cross-platform, one-click install
- **Data Storage**: All application data lives locally on your own machine.
- **Installation**: Clone https://github.com/crate/crate or deploy with Docker Compose
- **Setup Requirements**: Download the native package or installer for your operating system.
- **The Catch / Limitation**: Community-driven open source project without dedicated enterprise SLAs.

## Paid SaaS Applications Replaced (5)
Replacing these paid tools with CrateDB 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 CrateDB](https://caniforkit.com/vs/amazon-timestream-vs-cratedb) |
| [BigQuery](https://caniforkit.com/bigquery) | [hosting](https://caniforkit.com/category/hosting) | $25/mo | [Compare BigQuery vs CrateDB](https://caniforkit.com/vs/bigquery-vs-cratedb) |
| [PlanetScale](https://caniforkit.com/planetscale) | [databases](https://caniforkit.com/category/databases) | $25/mo | [Compare PlanetScale vs CrateDB](https://caniforkit.com/vs/planetscale-vs-cratedb) |
| [RedShift](https://caniforkit.com/redshift) | [hosting](https://caniforkit.com/category/hosting) | $25/mo | [Compare RedShift vs CrateDB](https://caniforkit.com/vs/redshift-vs-cratedb) |
| [Snowflake](https://caniforkit.com/snowflake) | [databases](https://caniforkit.com/category/databases) | $25/mo | [Compare Snowflake vs CrateDB](https://caniforkit.com/vs/snowflake-vs-cratedb) |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Is CrateDB free and open source?
CrateDB is an open source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on local. Distributed SQL database designed for high-speed ingestion and complex queries on massive datasets, ideal for IoT and time-series data.

### What is the trade-off or limitation of using CrateDB?
Community-driven open source project without dedicated enterprise SLAs.

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