CockroachDB
The most resilient distributed SQL database
- Status
- Generally available
- Last checked
- Checked · Oct 15, 2026
- License
- Open source
- Pricing
- Free tier
What it is
CockroachDB is a distributed SQL database built for global scale and resilience. It provides PostgreSQL compatibility with automatic sharding, geo-distributed replication, and strong consistency across regions. Designed for applications that can't tolerate downtime or data loss.
When it fits — and when it doesn’t
A good fit for
Applications requiring global distribution, high availability, and strong consistency with PostgreSQL compatibility
Look elsewhere if
Simple single-region apps or workloads where a standard Postgres instance is sufficient
Known weaknesses
Each one links to the public issue, changelog or docs page it came from, where we have one.
No verified weaknesses on file yet. That’s a gap in our data, not a clean bill of health.
What it does well
Distributed SQL
PostgreSQL wire protocol
Auto-sharding
Multi-region
Geo-partitioning
Serverless option
Pricing
- Free tier
- Yes
- Paid from
- —
- Model
- Hybrid
- Enterprise plan
- No
Pricing not independently confirmed — check the vendor’s page.
Performance benchmarks
How Fast Is It?
Set up CockroachDB
Setup steps, common gotchas and what to check after 30 days.
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