DolphinDB
The High-Performance Time-Series Database.
Overview
DolphinDB is a high-performance time-series database that is designed for applications in finance, IoT, and other industries that require real-time data analysis. It features a distributed architecture, a columnar storage engine, and a built-in programming language that is similar to SQL and Python. DolphinDB also includes a streaming analytics engine for real-time data processing. It is a commercial product with a focus on performance and ease of use.
✨ Key Features
- High-performance data ingestion and querying
- Distributed architecture for scalability and high availability
- Built-in programming language for data analysis
- Streaming analytics engine for real-time processing
- Columnar storage for efficient data compression
- Support for SQL and Python-like syntax
🎯 Key Differentiators
- High performance for both historical and real-time data analysis
- Integrated programming language and streaming analytics engine
- Ease of use with a familiar SQL and Python-like syntax
Unique Value: A high-performance, all-in-one platform for time-series data, combining a distributed database, a powerful programming language, and a streaming analytics engine in a single, easy-to-use solution.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Powering high-frequency trading and quantitative analysis platforms
- Analyzing large volumes of real-time data from industrial sensors
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- General-purpose database needs
- Applications that do not require high-performance, real-time analytics
🏆 Alternatives
DolphinDB aims to provide a more integrated and user-friendly solution for high-performance time-series analysis compared to competitors like kdb+. Its familiar syntax can make it easier to adopt for developers who are not experts in specialized programming languages.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)
💰 Pricing
✓ 30-day free trial
Free tier: Free community edition with limited features and data size.
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