Database software

Apache CouchDB

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01 / Overview

What is Apache CouchDB?

Apache CouchDB stores JSON documents and exposes them through an HTTP API with replication and synchronisation capabilities.

Who is Apache CouchDB for?

Teams responsible for data storage and applications that need json document storage and want to evaluate the complete delivery, access and cost requirements.

02 / Capabilities

Apache CouchDB features

The core capabilities to consider for your workflow.

  • JSON document storage
  • HTTP data API
  • Database replication
03 / Plans & costs

Apache CouchDB pricing

Plan availability

Open-source software

Assess the applicable software licence and distribution, then budget deployment, infrastructure, maintenance and support. A commercial hosted service or support contract can be priced separately.

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Free access & evaluation

An open-source software edition is available. Hosting, infrastructure, administration, support and separately licensed extensions can still cost money.

04 / Buying checklist

Before you choose Apache CouchDB

  • Match the data model, query interface, client compatibility and operational responsibilities to the workload.

  • Test backup, restore, access controls and expected data volumes; compatible interfaces do not establish complete feature parity.

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06 / Questions answered

Apache CouchDB FAQs

Does Apache CouchDB have a free plan?

An open-source software edition is available. Hosting, infrastructure, administration, support and separately licensed extensions can still cost money.

Who is Apache CouchDB for?

Teams responsible for data storage and applications that need json document storage and want to evaluate the complete delivery, access and cost requirements.

What should I compare before buying?

Check the tier that contains your essential features, confirm plan limits and compare the total quote with your own expected usage.