Apache IoTDB
7.7#3 in time-series databasesFree planFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
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Prometheus
6.6#13 in time-series databasesFree planFree planWebLinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Apache IoTDB | Prometheus |
|---|---|---|
| Deployment | The project describes cloud installation, a desktop terminal tool, and a data synchronization tool connecting cloud and on-premise machines. | Official components have precompiled binaries and Docker images, and the Prometheus download page lists Windows, macOS, and Linux builds. |
| Integrations | Documented integrations include Telegraf, NiFi, Kafka, Flink, Spark, Zeppelin, Grafana, DataEase, DBeaver and ThingsBoard. | The ecosystem includes client libraries, exporters, Pushgateway, and Alertmanager; integrations also include Grafana for visualization and webhook-based alert notifications. |
Apache IoTDB plans
- Apache IoTDBFree
- Apache IoTDB CommunityFree
Prometheus plans
- PrometheusFree
Pick Apache IoTDB if…
It suits teams collecting and querying industrial IoT time-series data across edge and cloud deployments. Users planning Java ingestion should account for the documented JDBC write limitation.
Pick Prometheus if…
It suits teams monitoring systems with metrics and alerts, particularly where PromQL, service discovery or HTTP scraping fits their setup. It is not recommended for use cases such as per-request billing that require fully accurate data.