InfluxDB
7.4#4 in time-series databases$0.01 usage-basedFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
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Prometheus
6.6#13 in time-series databasesFree planFree planWebLinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
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| Fact | InfluxDB | Prometheus |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | InfluxDB connects to data sources through 400+ pre-built Telegraf plugins and has official client libraries including Python, JavaScript, Go, Java, and C#. | The ecosystem includes client libraries, exporters, Pushgateway, and Alertmanager; integrations also include Grafana for visualization and webhook-based alert notifications. |
| Security | InfluxData states that it is ISO 27001, ISO 27018, and SOC 2 certified, and that end-to-end encryption and granular access controls are available across managed and self-managed InfluxDB 3 products. | Prometheus and most exporters support TLS, including client certificate authentication, and HTTP Basic Authentication is also supported. |
| Support | InfluxDB 3 Core is community supported, while Enterprise and Cloud Dedicated include a technical support SLA. | The project offers community support through channels including Slack, mailing lists, and a Discourse forum, and lists independent commercial support providers separately. |
InfluxDB plans
- Cloud Serverless - Data InFree
- Cloud Serverless - Query Count$0.01 a month
- Cloud Serverless - StorageFree
- Cloud Serverless - Data Out$0.09 a month
- Cloud ServerlessFree
- InfluxDB 3 CoreFree
Prometheus plans
- PrometheusFree
Pick InfluxDB if…
InfluxDB suits teams handling timestamped data for industrial operations, observability, or AI applications. Core is intended for local development, prototyping, and edge deployments; managed and enterprise options serve other deployment needs.
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.