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Time Series Database Tradeoffs

Time-Series Database Tradeoffs

Feb 10, 20261 min read

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Time-Series Database Tradeoffs

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Fast ingestion and time-range queries, but limited general-purpose query capabilities. TimescaleDB wins when you need Postgres compatibility. ClickHouse wins for analytical queries. Prometheus is purpose-built for monitoring, not general time-series storage.

Key Properties

  • Fast Ingestion and Time-Range Queries
  • Limited General-Purpose Queries
  • TimescaleDB for Postgres Compatibility
  • ClickHouse for Analytics

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