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CrateDB

Distributed SQL database that makes it effortless to store and analyze massive IoT and time-series data.

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LicenseApache-2.0
GitHub stars4.2k
Last commit1 weeks ago
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Lucene IndexerDistributed SqlTimeseries IotDatabasePostgres Wire Compatible
Overview

Why consider CrateDB?

CrateDB is an open-source distributed SQL database written in Java. Built on top of Apache Lucene and asynchronous networking, CrateDB combines the familiar query syntax of PostgreSQL SQL with dynamic JSON document indexing and real-time full-text search across large clusters.

Guided learning

Learn CrateDB by building

Practical setup notes, real use cases, and copy-ready examples in one focused guide.

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Overview of CrateDB

CrateDB indexes dynamic JSON time-series telemetry with standard Postgres wire protocol compatibility.

Docker Quickstart

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1docker run -d -p 4200:4200 -p 5432:5432 crate:latest

CrateDB is licensed under the Apache License Version 2.0.

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CrateDB FAQs

CrateDB is listed as a Developer Tools tool on TiloBox. Review the overview, features, and official documentation on this page to decide whether it solves your specific workflow.

Start with the project's GitHub repository and official website for supported installation and deployment instructions. Test the setup with representative data or a small project before rolling it out more widely.

CrateDB is listed under the Apache-2.0 license. Read the complete license text and the project's notices before using, modifying, or distributing the software.

Production readiness depends on your requirements. Review maintenance activity, security practices, documentation, backup and upgrade procedures, and compatibility with your stack; then validate it in a non-production environment.

CrateDB is listed as an alternative to Elasticsearch. Compare the core workflow, deployment model, integrations, and licensing against your must-have requirements before switching.