questdb

About questdb
QuestDB is an open-source time-series database designed for high-speed data ingestion and low-latency SQL queries. It is optimized for handling time-series data, making it suitable for applications like financial market data, sensor telemetry, and real-time monitoring. The database uses a column-oriented storage model and leverages SIMD instructions and parallelized vector execution for performance.
QuestDB supports multi-tier storage, including WAL, native columnar, and Parquet formats. It offers interfaces such as Postgres protocol (PGwire) and REST API, along with a web console for data management. The database is hardware-efficient and designed for quick setup and operational ease.
QuestDB is particularly effective for scenarios involving high data cardinality, volatile data, and continuous streaming ingest. It also supports AI coding agents for automated data pipelines and analytics.
Key features
- Low-latency, high-throughput ingestion
- Low-latency SQL with time-series extensions
- SIMD-accelerated, parallel execution
- Multi-tier storage: WAL → native columnar → Parquet
- Postgres protocol (PGwire) and REST API
- Web console for queries and data management
- Apache 2.0 open source and open formats
- Finance functions and orderbook analytics
Download 9.4.3
Jun 15, 2026WindowsWindows
Frequently asked questions
- Is questdb free?
- Yes. questdb is free and open-source software, distributed under the Apache-2.0 license.
- Which platforms does questdb support?
- questdb provides downloads for Windows, Linux.
- What is the latest version of questdb?
- The latest version is 9.4.3, released on Jun 15, 2026.
- What is QuestDB?
- QuestDB is an open-source time-series database optimized for high-speed data ingestion and low-latency SQL queries.
- How can I install QuestDB?
- QuestDB can be installed using Docker or Homebrew. Docker commands are provided for quick setup, and macOS users can use Homebrew to install and start QuestDB.
- What platforms does QuestDB support?
- QuestDB can be deployed on various platforms, including AWS, Google Cloud Platform, Docker, and DigitalOcean.
- What license does QuestDB use?
- QuestDB is released under the Apache 2.0 open-source license.
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