TimescaleDb
PostgreSQL extension for time-series data with automatic partitioning, up to 95% columnar compression, continuous aggregates, and ~200 native SQL functions.
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/timescale/timescaledb 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 Amazon Timestream.
Replaces 3 paid apps
up to $75/mo ($900/yr) in subscriptions
TimescaleDb FAQ
Common questions
Is TimescaleDb free and open source?+
TimescaleDb is an open-source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on self-host. PostgreSQL extension for time-series data with automatic partitioning, up to 95% columnar compression, continuous aggregates, and ~200 native SQL functions.
What paid software does TimescaleDb replace?+
TimescaleDb serves as a free replacement for 3 paid SaaS applications: Amazon Timestream, InfluxDB, Snowflake, saving up to $75/month ($900/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up TimescaleDb?+
Installation: Clone https://github.com/timescale/timescaledb 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 TimescaleDb?+
Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Amazon Timestream.