IBM Informix
6.3#26 in spatial databasesFree planFree planAPILinuxSelf-hostedWindows
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SingleStore Helios
8.1#1 in analytics databasesFree planFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | IBM Informix | SingleStore Helios |
|---|---|---|
| Availability | Developer Edition includes enterprise replication and unlimited high-availability clusters. | SingleStore advertises up to a 99.99% uptime SLA for production Helios deployments. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
IBM Informix plans
- Informix Developer EditionFree
- Informix Innovator-C EditionFree
SingleStore Helios plans
- SharedFree
- StandardPriced on request
- EnterprisePriced on request
- BYOC StandardPriced on request
Pick IBM Informix if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick SingleStore Helios if…
Helios suits teams needing a cloud database for transactional and analytical workloads, including those working with varied data types or AI workloads. The free Shared workspace is aimed at evaluation, development, and non-production use.