YugabyteDB

by Yugabyte

Distributed SQL database.

4.5(150)Databases & Backends

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Reviewed by the Softwares.com Editorial Team · Last updated June 2026 · How we rate

Key facts

Vendor: Yugabyte
Pricing: Freemium — Free
Free tier: Yes
Platforms: Web, Self Hosted, Api
Best for: Developers, Platform Teams
Editor rating: 4.5 / 5
Founded: 2016
Headquarters: Sunnyvale, CA, USA

What is YugabyteDB?

YugabyteDB is a databases tool from Yugabyte. YugabyteDB is an open-source, PostgreSQL-compatible distributed SQL database for resilient apps.

YugabyteDB uses freemium pricing and offers a free tier you can start on without a credit card. Free.

It's best suited to developers, platform-teams and runs on Web, Self Hosted, Api.

Standout strengths include postgres-compatible, distributed/resilient, open source. Worth weighing: operational complexity.

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Pros

Postgres-compatible
Distributed/resilient
Open source

Cons

Operational complexity

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Frequently asked questions

What is YugabyteDB?

YugabyteDB is an open-source, PostgreSQL-compatible distributed SQL database for resilient apps.

How much does YugabyteDB cost?

YugabyteDB is freemium-priced. It has a free tier.

Does YugabyteDB have a free trial?

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

What platforms does YugabyteDB support?

YugabyteDB is available on Web, Self Hosted, Api.