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
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.
TigerBeetle pricing
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.