TimescaleDB
A high-performance time-series database designed for real-time analytics, packaged as a PostgreSQL extension.
TimescaleDB is built in C, 22.4k GitHub stars from 100 contributors, latest release 2.26.2.
When to use TimescaleDB
TimescaleDB is listed here as a Database project. The directory calls out Built on PostgreSQL, Real-time analytics, Scalable time-series data as capabilities associated with it.
Other recorded traits for TimescaleDB include Seamless integration with Postgres tools, High-performance query capabilities.
Besides Database, this page also files TimescaleDB under Analytics, Performance, Development.
TimescaleDB compared with
Records in this directory name InfluxDB, Prometheus, QuestDB as products people compare with TimescaleDB. That list is editorial metadata, not a claim that TimescaleDB replaces each of them.
Open-source projects that mention TimescaleDB are collected on a separate alternatives page.
What the TimescaleDB stats reflect
GitHub currently shows 22.4k GitHub stars, about 100 contributors, 1.1k forks, 439 open issues, latest tracked release 2.26.2. Star and activity counts here are a snapshot used as a proxy for community adoption, not a quality score.
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Key features of TimescaleDB
- Built on PostgreSQL
- Real-time analytics
- Scalable time-series data
- Seamless integration with Postgres tools
- High-performance query capabilities
Recorded alternatives to TimescaleDB
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TimescaleDB on GitHub
Frequently asked questions
What is TimescaleDB?
A high-performance time-series database designed for real-time analytics, packaged as a PostgreSQL extension. This directory highlights Built on PostgreSQL, Real-time analytics, Scalable time-series data.
What language is TimescaleDB written in, and what is the latest release?
TimescaleDB is written primarily in C. The latest release tracked on this page is 2.26.2.
How widely is TimescaleDB used on GitHub?
TimescaleDB has about 22.4k GitHub stars across about 100 contributors. It also has about 1.1k forks. Those counts are a snapshot of community attention, not a ranking of quality.
What do people compare TimescaleDB with?
This directory records InfluxDB, Prometheus, QuestDB as comparison points for TimescaleDB. A longer list of open-source projects that mention TimescaleDB is at https://www.open-source-tools.com/alternatives/timescaledb.
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