What is TiDB?
TiDB provides a distributed SQL database with cloud and self-managed deployment options for transactional and analytical data workloads.
Who is TiDB for?
Teams responsible for data storage and applications that need distributed sql and want to evaluate the complete delivery, access and cost requirements.
TiDB features
The core capabilities to consider for your workflow.
- Distributed SQL
- Cloud deployment
- Self-managed deployment
TiDB pricing
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.
Calculate the cost of your quote →Free access & evaluation
An open-source software edition is available. Hosting, infrastructure, administration, support and separately licensed extensions can still cost money.
Before you choose TiDB
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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TiDB FAQs
Does TiDB 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 TiDB for?
Teams responsible for data storage and applications that need distributed sql 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.