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Developer ToolsAlternative to AWS DynamoDB StreamsAlternative to Kafka Event SourcingAlternative to Axon

EventStoreDB

The stream database built specifically for Event Sourcing and Event-Driven Architectures.

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LicenseBSL-1.1
GitHub stars5.5k
Last commit1 weeks ago
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Event SourcingImmutable EventsDotnet DbStream DatabaseCqrs DatabaseDatabase
Overview

Why consider EventStoreDB?

EventStoreDB is an open-source database written in C# (.NET) specifically architected for Event Sourcing and CQRS patterns. Storing immutable append-only event streams with guaranteed global ordering, real-time reactive catch-up subscriptions, and complex server-side projection queries.

Guided learning

Learn EventStoreDB by building

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

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Overview of EventStoreDB

EventStoreDB stores domain state transitions as immutable event streams with real-time push subscriptions.

Docker Quickstart

bash
1docker run --name esdb-node -it -p 2113:2113 -p 1113:1113 eventstore/eventstore:latest --insecure --run-projections=All

EventStoreDB is licensed under the Business Source License 1.1.

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EventStoreDB FAQs

EventStoreDB 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.

EventStoreDB is listed under the BSL-1.1 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.

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