Database

Aerospike

Node.js client for the Aerospike NoSQL database.

Status
Generally available
Last checked
Checked · Oct 5, 2026
License
Open source
Pricing
Free tier

What it is

Aerospike is a high-performance NoSQL database designed for real-time analytics and large-scale data applications. The Node.js client library provides seamless integration with Aerospike's database, enabling developers to leverage its capabilities within JavaScript applications. With support for complex data types and high throughput, Aerospike is suitable for applications requiring low-latency data access. The client library is open-source under the Apache-2.0 license and is actively maintained with a significant number of contributors.

High-performance NoSQL database with a focus on real-time analytics.

When it fits — and when it doesn’t

A good fit for

  • Real-time analytics applications

    Aerospike's architecture supports low-latency data access.

  • Large-scale data applications

    Designed for high throughput and scalability.

Look elsewhere if

  • Small-scale projects with simple data needs

    Complexity and performance capabilities may be unnecessary.

  • Non-Node.js environments

    The client library is specifically for Node.js.

Known weaknesses

Each one links to the public issue, changelog or docs page it came from, where we have one.

  1. 01

    Complex setup and configuration

    Requires understanding of distributed systems for optimal setup.

  2. 02

    Limited to Node.js environments

    Primarily a Node.js client library.

  3. 03

    Moderate community size

    209 stars and 80 forks on GitHub.

What it does well

  • High performance and scalability

    Designed for real-time analytics and large-scale data applications.

  • Open-source with active community

    62 contributors and regular updates on GitHub.

  • Seamless Node.js integration

    Specifically designed as a Node.js client for Aerospike.

Pricing

Free tier
YesOpen-source with community support.
Paid from
—
Model
N/A
Enterprise plan
Yes

Pricing last confirmed Oct 1, 2026.

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Set up Aerospike

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