Head-to-head · Time-Series Databases
TDengine vs TimescaleDB
TDengine leads on 0 checks, TimescaleDB on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreTDengine · 8.2/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresTDengine · 3 of 3
TDengine scores higher on our rubric for time-series databases: 8.2 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #10 and #11.
TDengine is the better fit for industrial telemetry and high-volume ingestion. TimescaleDB is the better fit for postgreSQL teams needing time-series capabilities.
- TDengine fits best
Industrial telemetry and high-volume ingestion
- TimescaleDB fits best
PostgreSQL teams needing time-series capabilities
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Side by side
| Feature | TDengine 8.2/10 Visit ↗ | TimescaleDB 7.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.2 | 7.9 |
| Ranking | #10 in Time-Series Databases | #11 in Time-Series Databases |
| Best for | Industrial telemetry and high-volume ingestion | PostgreSQL teams needing time-series capabilities |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | — | $30/GB/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted | Cloud, Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux | Web, Linux |
| Support | Docs · 24/7 | Email, Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7 |
| Compliance | SOC 2, ISO 27001 | SSO/SAML, HIPAA |
| Integrations | 14 integrations | 10 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features TDengine 3/3 · TimescaleDB 1/3 | ||
| SQL support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Retention policies | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Horizontal scaling | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Deployment | Both | Not checked yet |
| Query languages | SQL | Not checked yet |
| Ingestion methods | SQL, InfluxDB Line Protocol, OpenTSDB Telnet Protocol, OpenTSDB JSON Protocol, MQTT, OPC UA, OPC DA, Kafka, CSV, PI System, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, MongoDB | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | TDengine is a distributed time-series database for industrial and IoT data. It stores and queries timestamped data through TDengine SQL, with features for configurable retention, distributed clustering, stream processing, data… Read the review → |
TimescaleDB extends PostgreSQL for applications that ingest, store and analyze time-series and operational data alongside relational records. It is aimed at teams that want SQL compatibility, existing PostgreSQL clients and drivers, and… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
TDengine — where it wins
- Supports MQTT, Kafka, OPC UA, relational databases, and line protocols
- Combines retention, clustering, stream processing, and edge-to-cloud synchronization
- Offers self-hosted, managed cloud, and a free tier for up to 5,000 tags
Where it doesn't
- Paid cloud pricing starts at $970 per month
- Free Tier is limited to self-hosted usage up to 5,000 tags
- Paid self-hosted licenses support 7,500 tags
TimescaleDB — where it wins
- Hypertables add automatic time- or ID-based partitioning
- Combines row, columnar, compression and continuous aggregates
- Supports PostgreSQL tooling, pgvector and broad data integrations
Where it doesn't
- Tiger Cloud billing combines compute with separate storage charges
- Enterprise pricing is custom rather than publicly listed
- Advanced capabilities require PostgreSQL familiarity
- TDengine8.2/10 · Free plan
A flexible industrial time-series database with broad ingestion and deployment options.
Visit TDengineFull verdict → - TimescaleDB7.9/10 · Free plan
A PostgreSQL-compatible time-series extension for teams needing relational and analytical workloads together.
Visit TimescaleDBFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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