InfluxDB
7.4#4 in time-series databases$0.01 usage-basedFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
VisitInfluxDB vs RRDtool
What both publish
| Fact | InfluxDB | RRDtool |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | InfluxDB 3 supports millions of writes per second, billions of series with no cardinality limits, and sub-10ms query response times. | The maker describes RRDtool as a high performance system. |
| Purpose | InfluxDB 3 is a time series database and platform built for high-frequency, timestamped data. | RRDtool is an open source data logging and graphing system for time series data. |
| Support | InfluxDB 3 Core is community supported, while Enterprise and Cloud Dedicated include a technical support SLA. | The maker says it finances RRDtool work through customer-specific add-on features and support contracts. |
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
RRDtool plans
- RRDtoolFree
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 RRDtool if…
RRDtool suits developers and administrators who need self-hosted time-series retention, graphing and command-line or language-based ingestion. It fits Linux or Windows environments using the listed interfaces.