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GreptimeDB

@GreptimeTeamon 11 days ago
5284 Apache License 2.0
FreeOfficial
Databases
#database#timeseries#observability#metrics#logs#events
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Overview

What is GreptimeDB

GreptimeDB is an open-source, cloud-native database designed specifically for the unified collection and analysis of observability data, including metrics, logs, and traces. It provides real-time insights at scale, supporting operations across edge, cloud, and hybrid environments.

Use cases

GreptimeDB is ideal for scenarios requiring unified observability solutions, such as monitoring infrastructure, applications, and services in real time. It can be used by organizations needing to analyze large volumes of time-series data efficiently, ensuring swift response times and cost-effective data management.

How to use

Users can quickly get started with GreptimeDB through various methods, including a live demo in their browser, using GreptimeCloud for free cluster setup, or by running GreptimeDB via Docker. The comprehensive user guide and quickstart documentation are available for detailed instructions.

Key features

GreptimeDB boasts several key features, including a unified observability data model for storing metrics, logs, and traces, high-performance querying capabilities with sub-second responses at petabyte scale, and a cloud-native architecture designed for Kubernetes deployment. It supports various query languages like SQL and PromQL and provides flexible deployment options.

Where to use

GreptimeDB can be deployed in various environments, both at the edge (including devices with ARM architecture like Android) and in cloud settings. Its cloud-native design allows seamless integration with popular cloud storage solutions and facilitates cross-cloud data access.

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GreptimeDB Logo

Real-Time & Cloud-Native Observability Database
for metrics, logs, and traces

Delivers sub-second querying at PB scale and exceptional cost efficiency from edge to cloud.

Introduction

GreptimeDB is an open-source, cloud-native database purpose-built for the unified collection and analysis of observability data (metrics, logs, and traces). Whether you’re operating on the edge, in the cloud, or across hybrid environments, GreptimeDB empowers real-time insights at massive scale — all in one system.

Features

Feature Description
Unified Observability Data Store metrics, logs, and traces as timestamped, contextual wide events. Query via SQL, PromQL, and streaming.
High Performance & Cost Effective Written in Rust, with a distributed query engine, rich indexing, and optimized columnar storage, delivering sub-second responses at PB scale.
Cloud-Native Architecture Designed for Kubernetes, with compute/storage separation, native object storage (AWS S3, Azure Blob, etc.) and seamless cross-cloud access.
Developer-Friendly Access via SQL/PromQL interfaces, REST API, MySQL/PostgreSQL protocols, and popular ingestion protocols.
Flexible Deployment Deploy anywhere: edge (including ARM/Android) or cloud, with unified APIs and efficient data sync.

Learn more in Why GreptimeDB and Observability 2.0 and the Database for It.

Quick Comparison

Feature GreptimeDB Traditional TSDB Log Stores
Data Types Metrics, Logs, Traces Metrics only Logs only
Query Language SQL, PromQL, Streaming Custom/PromQL Custom/DSL
Deployment Edge + Cloud Cloud/On-prem Mostly central
Indexing & Performance PB-Scale, Sub-second Varies Varies
Integration REST, SQL, Common protocols Varies Varies

Performance:

Read more benchmark reports.

Architecture

Try GreptimeDB

1. Live Demo

Experience GreptimeDB directly in your browser.

2. GreptimeCloud

Start instantly with a free cluster.

3. Docker (Local Quickstart)

docker pull greptime/greptimedb

docker run -p 127.0.0.1:4000-4003:4000-4003 \
  -v "$(pwd)/greptimedb_data:/greptimedb_data" \
  --name greptime --rm \
  greptime/greptimedb:latest standalone start \
  --http-addr 0.0.0.0:4000 \
  --rpc-bind-addr 0.0.0.0:4001 \
  --mysql-addr 0.0.0.0:4002 \
  --postgres-addr 0.0.0.0:4003

Dashboard: http://localhost:4000/dashboard
Full Install Guide

Troubleshooting:

  • Cannot connect to the database? Ensure that ports 4000, 4001, 4002, and 4003 are not blocked by a firewall or used by other services.
  • Failed to start? Check the container logs with docker logs greptime for further details.

Getting Started

Build From Source

Prerequisites:

  • Rust toolchain (nightly)
  • Protobuf compiler (>= 3.15)
  • C/C++ building essentials, including gcc/g++/autoconf and glibc library (eg. libc6-dev on Ubuntu and glibc-devel on Fedora)
  • Python toolchain (optional): Required only if using some test scripts.

Build and Run:

make
cargo run -- standalone start

Tools & Extensions

Project Status

Status: Beta.
GA (v1.0): Targeted for mid 2025.

  • Being used in production by early adopters
  • Stable, actively maintained, with regular releases (version info)
  • Suitable for evaluation and pilot deployments

For production use, we recommend using the latest stable release.
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Known Users

Community

We invite you to engage and contribute!

License

GreptimeDB is licensed under the Apache License 2.0.

Commercial Support

Running GreptimeDB in your organization?
We offer enterprise add-ons, services, training, and consulting.
Contact us for details.

Contributing

Acknowledgement

Special thanks to all contributors! See AUTHORS.md.

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