SlateDB
SlateDB is an embedded storage engine that leverages object storage for durability, scalability, and simplified replication without the need for disk management.
Technical Profile & Specs
verified 2026-11-07
- Cost
- $0 / forever (Open Source)
- License
- Open Source
- Hosting Model
- Local (on your machine)
- Platforms
- desktopcross-platformone-click install
- Installation
- Clone https://github.com/slatedb/slatedb or deploy with Docker Compose
- Operational Setup
- Download the native package or installer for your operating system.
- Where Your Data Lives
- All application data lives locally on your own machine.
- The Catch / Trade-off
- Community-driven open source project without dedicated enterprise SLAs.
Replaces 7 paid apps
up to $175/mo ($2,100/yr) in subscriptions
SlateDB FAQ
Common questions
Is SlateDB free and open source?+
SlateDB is an open-source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on local. SlateDB is an embedded storage engine that leverages object storage for durability, scalability, and simplified replication without the need for disk management.
What paid software does SlateDB replace?+
SlateDB serves as a free replacement for 7 paid SaaS applications: Azure Blob Storage, Cloudflare R2, Google Cloud Storage, MongoDB, PlanetScale, Redis, Supabase, saving up to $175/month ($2,100/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up SlateDB?+
Installation: Clone https://github.com/slatedb/slatedb or deploy with Docker Compose. Setup notes: Download the native package or installer for your operating system.
What is the catch or trade-off with SlateDB?+
Community-driven open source project without dedicated enterprise SLAs.