GreptimeDB
Cloud-native observability database unifying metrics, logs, and traces with sub-second queries, 50x cost reduction, and seamless OpenTelemetry integration.
Technical Profile & Specs
verified 2026-11-07
- Cost
- $0 / forever (Open Source)
- License
- Open Source
- Hosting Model
- Self-host (your server)
- Platforms
- webself-hosteddocker to self-host
- Installation
- Clone https://github.com/greptimeteam/greptimedb or deploy with Docker Compose
- Operational Setup
- Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
- Where Your Data Lives
- All application data and configuration live on your own server or local database.
- The Catch / Trade-off
- Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Azure Data Explorer.
Replaces 9 paid apps
up to $295/mo ($3,540/yr) in subscriptions
GreptimeDB FAQ
Common questions
Is GreptimeDB free and open source?+
GreptimeDB is an open-source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on self-host. Cloud-native observability database unifying metrics, logs, and traces with sub-second queries, 50x cost reduction, and seamless OpenTelemetry integration.
What paid software does GreptimeDB replace?+
GreptimeDB serves as a free replacement for 9 paid SaaS applications: Azure Data Explorer, Chronosphere, Dash0, Dynatrace, InfluxDB, Last9, Logz.io, Splunk, Sumo Logic, saving up to $295/month ($3,540/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up GreptimeDB?+
Installation: Clone https://github.com/greptimeteam/greptimedb or deploy with Docker Compose. Setup notes: Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
What is the catch or trade-off with GreptimeDB?+
Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Azure Data Explorer.