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TiDB
by PingCAP · Sunnyvale, United States · Since 2015
Distributed SQL.
Databases & data platformsFree plan
- Starting price
- Free plan
- Free trial / plan
- Free plan
- Start without a card
- Deployment
- Cloud
- Web
- App Advisor rating
- 4.5
- transparency & India fit
What is TiDB?
TiDB is databases & data platforms from PingCAP, based in Sunnyvale, United States and has been building software since 2015. Distributed SQL.
Databases and data platforms store and move application and analytics data — relational and NoSQL databases, managed cloud databases, warehouses and ETL/ELT pipelines. Most are open source with paid managed offerings.
A free plan is available, with paid plans for growing teams.
What works well
- +Free plan available to evaluate at zero cost
- +11 years in business — a mature, stable product
What to watch out for
- −Global vendor — check India-specific compliance (GST, TDS) and support hours before you commit
Best suited for: Startup · Small business · SMB
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TiDB features
Category-standard capabilities plus what TiDB adds. Verify depth in a demo.
- Relational and NoSQL engines
- Managed cloud hosting
- Data warehouses
- ETL/ELT pipelines
- Vector search for AI
- Backup and replication
- Scaling and sharding
- Security and encryption
- Free plan to start without a card
TiDB pricing
Entry price
Free plan
Free plan, paid tiers for more users and features
How TiDB charges. Plans scale with users or features. Annual billing is usually 15–25% cheaper than monthly, and GST is added on top of listed prices in India.
Read from the vendor's official website. Prices change — confirm on pingcap.com.
Specifications
- Category
- Databases & data platforms
- Vendor
- PingCAP
- Headquarters
- Sunnyvale, United States
- Founded
- 2015
- Pricing model
- Freemium
- Starting price
- Free plan
- Deployment
- Cloud
- Platforms
- Web
- Best for
- Startup, Small business, SMB
- Made in India
- No
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TiDB — frequently asked questions
What is TiDB?+
TiDB is databases & data platforms by PingCAP. Distributed SQL.
How much does TiDB cost?+
TiDB has a free plan. Check the vendor's pricing page for current plans.
Does TiDB offer a free trial or free plan?+
Yes — TiDB offers a free plan you can start with.
Is TiDB made in India?+
No. TiDB is developed by PingCAP in Sunnyvale, United States, though it is used by Indian businesses.
Who is TiDB best suited for?+
TiDB suits startup, small business, smb buyers looking for databases & data platforms.
What are the best alternatives to TiDB?+
Popular alternatives in databases & data platforms include PostgreSQL, Cassandra, MySQL. Use App Advisor's compare tool to see them side by side.
How is TiDB deployed?+
TiDB is available as a cloud (SaaS) product, with web access.
About PingCAP
PingCAP · Sunnyvale, United States · Founded 2015 · 1 product in our catalogue
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