# TimescaleDb: Free Open Source Alternative to Amazon Timestream, InfluxDB, Snowflake

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

TimescaleDb (Open Source, Open Source) replaces Amazon Timestream, InfluxDB, Snowflake. PostgreSQL extension for time-series data with automatic partitioning, up to 95% columnar compression, continuous aggregates, and ~200 native SQL functions.

## Tool Specifications
- **Tool Name**: TimescaleDb
- **Type**: Open Source Project
- **License**: Open Source
- **Official Website**: https://www.tigerdata.com/timescaledb
- **GitHub Repository**: https://github.com/timescale/timescaledb
- **GitHub Stars**: ★ 23.8k
- **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/timescale/timescaledb 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 (3)
Replacing these paid tools with TimescaleDb saves up to $75/mo ($900/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 TimescaleDb](https://caniforkit.com/vs/amazon-timestream-vs-timescale) |
| [InfluxDB](https://caniforkit.com/influxdb) | [databases](https://caniforkit.com/category/databases) | $25/mo | [Compare InfluxDB vs TimescaleDb](https://caniforkit.com/vs/influxdb-vs-timescale) |
| [Snowflake](https://caniforkit.com/snowflake) | [databases](https://caniforkit.com/category/databases) | $25/mo | [Compare Snowflake vs TimescaleDb](https://caniforkit.com/vs/snowflake-vs-timescale) |

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

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