Database software

Couchbase Server

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01 / Overview

What is Couchbase Server?

Couchbase Server is a distributed document database and key-value store for application data. It supports JSON documents, SQL++ queries and additional services under the selected edition. Self-managed Server and the managed Capella service are separate deployment and commercial choices.

Who is Couchbase Server for?

Application teams evaluating document data, key-based access and the exact Couchbase services their workflow needs.

02 / Capabilities

Couchbase Server features

The core capabilities to consider for your workflow.

  • JSON document and key-value access
  • SQL++ document queries
  • Distributed data and indexing services
  • Self-managed Server and managed alternatives
03 / Plans & costs

Couchbase Server pricing

Plan availability

Free Community Edition; limits and paid offers differ

Scope Server edition, deployment, services, memory and storage, replicas and support. Quote Capella or mobile components separately where required.

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Free access & evaluation

A free Community Edition distribution is available with edition-specific limits. Enterprise evaluations and Capella cloud trials have separate conditions.

04 / Buying checklist

Before you choose Couchbase Server

  • Community and Enterprise editions differ; specify the current version, feature limits and support.

  • Do not assume Capella, mobile sync or every associated product is included in a Server deployment.

05 / Guides & insights

Explore Couchbase Server in more detail

Take a closer look at the decisions behind this product.

Couchbase Server vs MongoDB: document access and query ownership

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06 / Comparisons

Compare Couchbase Server

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07 / Questions answered

Couchbase Server FAQs

Does Couchbase Server have a free plan?

A free Community Edition distribution is available with edition-specific limits. Enterprise evaluations and Capella cloud trials have separate conditions.

Who is Couchbase Server for?

Application teams evaluating document data, key-based access and the exact Couchbase services their workflow needs.

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.