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BigchainDB

Free#25 of 25 in Distributed SQL Databases

BigchainDB: A fit for immutable asset networks, not a general-purpose distributed SQL database. Ranked #25 of 25 in Distributed SQL Databases by our editors (6.0/10); pricing: Open source; best for teams building immutable asset and transaction networks.

6.0/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
6.0 / 10
Pricing
Open source
Best for
Teams building immutable asset and transaction networks
Paid from
Free
Deployment model
Self_hosted
Facts checked
23 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Queries transactions, assets, metadata, and blocks with MongoDB queries
- Immutable storage and digital asset and token support
- Federated voting nodes use Tendermint Byzantine fault-tolerant consensus
Where it doesn't
- Does not provide SQL compatibility
- Not presented as a general-purpose distributed SQL database
- Self-hosted deployment calls for operating nodes and network infrastructure

Our verdict on BigchainDB

BigchainDB is an open-source database system for developers and organizations building applications that need queryable data with blockchain characteristics. Its focus is immutable storage, digital assets, and decentralized control rather than general-purpose SQL workloads. Teams building transaction or asset networks may find that focus relevant; teams seeking a distributed SQL database should look elsewhere.

The data model and network design are the product’s defining strengths. BigchainDB combines MongoDB for queries over transactions, assets, metadata, and blocks with Tendermint as a Byzantine fault-tolerant consensus engine. Operators can form public or private networks of voting nodes, and transaction-level permissions provide a way to control access. Applications access nodes through an HTTP API and drivers. This is a specialized approach for systems that need immutable records and distributed control, rather than a broad SQL platform.

Deployment is self-hosted, with documentation describing installation on Linux and Kubernetes. Teams need to operate nodes and manage their network; the product is therefore a less natural fit for buyers seeking a managed database experience. Its published documentation is for BigchainDB Server 2.2.2, so buyers should assess the documentation’s relevance to their deployment needs. Choose BigchainDB when blockchain characteristics, asset support, and voting-node control are central requirements. Choose another product when SQL compatibility is essential or the priority is a general-purpose distributed SQL database.

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BigchainDB pricing

Plans Open sourceFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.

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BigchainDB fact sheet

Free plan	Not verified
Paid from	Free
Deployment model	Self_hosted
PostgreSQL compatibility	No
MySQL compatibility	No
Horizontal scaling	Not verified
Multi-region deployment	Not verified
Geo-partitioning	Not verified
HTAP workloads	No
Deployment	Self-hosted, Cloud
Platforms	Linux
Support	Docs
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate)
Pricing	Open source
Website	bigchaindb.com
Facts checked	23 Sep 2026

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