QuestDB

QuestDB is operated by QuestDB Ltd., headquartered in London, United Kingdom (Privately held; raised Series A $12M (Episode 1, Sequoia)). The product launched in 2014 and a high-throughput time-series database for financial and IoT workloads. This 2026 review covers operator context, the current tier ladder, the feature set that matters for buyers and the live signals to watch before subscribing.

Quick facts

• Operator: QuestDB Ltd.
• Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
• Public-market status: Privately held; raised Series A $12M (Episode 1, Sequoia)
• Founded: 2014
• Category: cloud & hosting
• Current tiers: Open Source / Enterprise / QuestDB Cloud
• Anchor price (2026): free
• Competitive set: competing with InfluxDB, TimescaleDB and ClickHouse in time-series analytics

What is QuestDB?

QuestDB is a high-throughput time-series database for financial and IoT workloads. The product is competing with InfluxDB, TimescaleDB and ClickHouse in time-series analytics. Customers buy a tier that matches their usage profile — the entry tier handles high-performance time-series SQL database, while the mid and premium tiers add depth such as Apache 2.0 open-source core and ILP and PostgreSQL wire protocol ingestion. Subscription billing happens through the operator's checkout or partner billing surfaces (App Store / Google Play / direct card on file).

Why choose QuestDB

Operator and market position

QuestDB Ltd. runs QuestDB from London, United Kingdom. Its public-market status (Privately held; raised Series A $12M (Episode 1, Sequoia)) and category position (competing with InfluxDB, TimescaleDB and ClickHouse in time-series analytics) shape the credibility of the operator's roadmap and pricing decisions. Buyers should weigh that operator context alongside headline features — a well-capitalised parent typically translates into faster bug fixes, longer support cycles and more predictable price changes than a smaller indie operator.

Tier ladder and pricing

The QuestDB tier ladder runs Open Source, Enterprise, QuestDB Cloud. Anchor pricing in 2026 starts around free for the entry tier and steps up by tier with named feature unlocks. Confirm the live regional price on the operator's site, then cross-check Subger's true-price tracker for QuestDB for the all-in renewal cost after taxes and FX conversion.

Apps, integrations and customer experience

Apps and customer-experience surfaces matter as much as headline feature counts. QuestDB delivers its core workflow across the platform surfaces listed in the platform table below, with notifications and self-service flows handled in-app. The 2025-2026 differentiator to watch: QuestDB Cloud GA in 2024 with managed AWS deployment and enterprise replication features in 2025.

QuestDB features that matter in 2026

Current feature set that buyers should weigh:

• high-performance time-series SQL database
• Apache 2.0 open-source core
• ILP and PostgreSQL wire protocol ingestion
• columnar storage with SIMD acceleration
• Grafana and superset integration
• cloud-hosted managed service

Feature availability varies by region and tier; the headline list above reflects the operator's primary positioning. Confirm specific regional availability on the operator's marketing pages before committing.

QuestDB pricing in 2026

The QuestDB tier ladder in 2026 looks like:

Headline prices step up across the ladder; promotional first-period anchors and regional FX can change the all-in cost. Subger's tools reconcile the list price with the actual renewal cost:

QuestDB apps and platform support

Surface availability can vary by region and tier; confirm current app availability and supported devices on the operator's site before subscribing.

Who QuestDB fits

QuestDB is most likely a good match for the following buyers:

• Developers and data engineers ingesting millions of events per second from financial or iot sources — the core target audience for the product.
• Category-focused subscribers who specifically want high-performance time-series SQL database from competing with InfluxDB, TimescaleDB and ClickHouse in time-series analytics rather than a generalist platform.
• Tier-comparing households or teams evaluating the Open Source → QuestDB Cloud ladder and willing to pay up for columnar storage with SIMD acceleration.
• Cross-device users who need apps across the surfaces in the platform table above.
• Price-sensitive shoppers who want to track promotional anchors via Subger's true-price tracker and deals page before committing to annual billing.

Frequently asked questions

Who runs QuestDB and where is it based?

QuestDB is run by QuestDB Ltd., headquartered in London, United Kingdom. The operator's public-market status is: Privately held; raised Series A $12M (Episode 1, Sequoia). The product was founded in 2014.

How much does QuestDB cost in 2026?

The 2026 tier ladder is Open Source, Enterprise, QuestDB Cloud, with anchor pricing starting around free. Regional currency and promotional cycles can shift the all-in cost; Subger's true-price tracker reconciles the headline price with renewal reality.

Is there a free tier or free trial for QuestDB?

Yes — the Open Source tier is positioned as an entry option without an immediate paid commitment.

Where is QuestDB available?

Availability follows the operator's licensing and service footprint from London, United Kingdom. Confirm regional availability on the official site before subscribing.

What 2025-2026 features set QuestDB apart right now?

The live differentiator to watch: QuestDB Cloud GA in 2024 with managed AWS deployment and enterprise replication features in 2025. Pair that with the headline features (high-performance time-series SQL database, Apache 2.0 open-source core, ILP and PostgreSQL wire protocol ingestion) to judge whether the current roadmap fits your needs.

Which competitors should buyers compare QuestDB against?

QuestDB is most directly competing with InfluxDB, TimescaleDB and ClickHouse in time-series analytics. Run a side-by-side feature and price comparison with those alternatives — Subger's category pages help with the shortlist.

How do I cancel QuestDB?

Cancel through the account or subscription settings on the surface where you bought the plan: the operator's website for direct subscriptions, the App Store or Google Play for in-app purchases, or the partner billing portal for bundled subscriptions. Subger's cancellation guide for QuestDB walks through each route step-by-step.

Does QuestDB offer a team or multi-seat plan?

Multi-user, team or seat structure depends on the tier. Higher tiers commonly add admin controls and SSO; entry tiers can restrict simultaneous usage. Confirm the per-tier seat limit on the live pricing page before committing.

How can I track price changes for QuestDB?

Subger's renewal tracker for QuestDB records list-price changes plus promotional anchors over time. Pair it with the deals page for current discount codes and the promo codes page for stackable savings at signup.

Get started with QuestDB

Confirm the current regional price on the QuestDB Ltd. signup page, choose the tier that matches your usage (Open Source or Enterprise are the most common starting points), and check Subger's deals page for QuestDB for promotional anchors before completing checkout. Track the subscription's true renewal cost with the true-price tracker once you're signed up.

Related Subger guides

• Cancel QuestDB guide
• Latest QuestDB deals
• QuestDB promo codes
• QuestDB true price and renewal tracker
• Browse the cloud & hosting category hub
• All services on Subger