Head-to-head · Columnar Databases
GreptimeDB vs InfluxDB
GreptimeDB leads on 0 checks, InfluxDB on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreGreptimeDB · 7.8/10
- Free planboth
- Free trialonly InfluxDB
GreptimeDB scores higher on our rubric for columnar databases: 7.8 against 7.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #14 and #19.
GreptimeDB is the better fit for observability metrics, logs, and traces. InfluxDB is the better fit for open-source time-series data platforms.
- GreptimeDB fits best
Observability metrics, logs, and traces
- InfluxDB fits best
Open-source time-series data platforms
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Side by side
| Feature | GreptimeDB 7.8/10 Visit ↗ | InfluxDB 7.3/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.8 | 7.3 |
| Ranking | #14 in Columnar Databases | #19 in Columnar Databases |
| Best for | Observability metrics, logs, and traces | Open-source time-series data platforms |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $290/mo | $0.002/GB usage-based |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | 30 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted | Cloud, Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web, Linux | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Support | Community, Docs · 24/7 | Community, Docs |
| Integrations | 20 integrations | 400+ integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features GreptimeDB 0/3 · InfluxDB 0/3 | ||
| Managed service | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Object storage support | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Streaming ingestion | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Deployment model | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Supported data formats | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Included storage | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | GreptimeDB is an open-source, columnar observability database for storing and querying metrics, logs, traces, and other time-indexed data. It is aimed at teams that want one system for observability data, with SQL for cross-data analysis… Read the review → |
InfluxDB is a time-series database for developers and organizations building real-time systems, observability platforms, IoT applications, industrial systems, and analytics workloads. It stores time-stamped data through line protocol and… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
GreptimeDB — where it wins
- SQL and PromQL support across observability data
- Open-source core with standalone and distributed deployment
- Broad ingestion through OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, Loki, and more
Where it doesn't
- Log Query is experimental
- Enterprise Fully-Managed starts at $290 per month
- Bring Your Own Cloud uses custom pricing
InfluxDB — where it wins
- Open-source Core edition supports self-managed single-node deployments
- SQL and InfluxQL querying with HTTP and line-protocol ingestion
- Retention, caching, and horizontal scaling support time-series workloads
Where it doesn't
- Specialized for time-series data rather than general-purpose database workloads
- Enterprise and Cloud Dedicated use custom pricing
- Capabilities vary across current and previous product editions
- GreptimeDB7.8/10 · Free plan
A flexible columnar database for teams consolidating observability data with SQL and PromQL.
Visit GreptimeDBFull verdict → - InfluxDB7.3/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial
A flexible open-source time-series database with self-managed and managed deployment options.
Visit InfluxDBFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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