Reviewed by the Softwares.com Editorial Team · Last updated June 2026 · How we rate
Key facts
- Vendor
- Cockroach Labs
- Pricing
- Freemium — Free
- Free tier
- Yes
- Platforms
- Web, Api, Self Hosted
- Best for
- Enterprise, Global Apps
- Editor rating
- 4.5 / 5
- Founded
- 2015
- Headquarters
- New York, NY, USA
What is CockroachDB?
CockroachDB is a databases tool from Cockroach Labs. CockroachDB is a distributed, Postgres-compatible SQL database for global scale.
CockroachDB uses freemium pricing and offers a free tier you can start on without a credit card. Free.
It's best suited to enterprise, global-apps and runs on Web, Api, Self Hosted.
Standout strengths include horizontally scalable, postgres-compatible, resilient. Worth weighing: complex for simple needs, cost at scale.
CockroachDB pricing
Pros
- Horizontally scalable
- Postgres-compatible
- Resilient
Cons
- Complex for simple needs
- Cost at scale
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Frequently asked questions
What is CockroachDB?
CockroachDB is a distributed, Postgres-compatible SQL database for global scale.
How much does CockroachDB cost?
CockroachDB is freemium-priced. It has a free tier.
Does CockroachDB have a free trial?
CockroachDB offers a free tier rather than a time-limited trial.
What platforms does CockroachDB support?
CockroachDB is available on Web, Api, Self Hosted.