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TigerBeetle

by TigerBeetle

Financial transactions database for double-entry accounting

Compiled & fact-checked by the Softwares.com Editorial Team · Last reviewed June 2026 · How we rate

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Key facts

Vendor
TigerBeetle
Pricing
Open source - Free
Free tier
Yes
Platforms
Self Hosted
Best for
Developers, Fintech
Editor rating
4.6 / 5
Founded
2020
Headquarters
Remote

What is TigerBeetle?

TigerBeetle is a databases tool from TigerBeetle. A distributed, open-source database purpose-built for high-throughput double-entry accounting and financial transactions, with deterministic execution and strict serializability.

TigerBeetle uses open source pricing and offers a free tier you can start on without a credit card. Free.

It's best suited to developers, fintech and runs on Self Hosted.

Standout strengths include designed for financial correctness, extremely high transaction throughput, built-in replication. Worth weighing: narrow, specialized use case, not a general-purpose database.

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Pros

  • Designed for financial correctness
  • Extremely high transaction throughput
  • Built-in replication

Cons

  • Narrow, specialized use case
  • Not a general-purpose database

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Frequently asked questions

What is TigerBeetle?

A distributed, open-source database purpose-built for high-throughput double-entry accounting and financial transactions, with deterministic execution and strict serializability.

How much does TigerBeetle cost?

TigerBeetle is open-source-priced. It has a free tier.

Does TigerBeetle have a free trial?

TigerBeetle offers a free tier rather than a time-limited trial.

What platforms does TigerBeetle support?

TigerBeetle is available on Self Hosted.