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SingleStore alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 1, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave SingleStore: credit-based hourly billing makes monthly costs harder to predict, and free tier is a single shared workspace meant only for evaluation. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces SingleStore, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. CockroachDB currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Tiger Data logoTiger DataPaidYesWeb, Self-hosted3 of 359.4
  1. Tiger Data logo

    1. Tiger DataTop pick

    Best for: Teams storing and querying large time-series or event datasets in Postgres

    PaidOpen sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    59.4

    score / 100

    Why switch from SingleStore

    Postgres-based option for time-series and real-time analytics if you prefer the Postgres ecosystem.

    Pros

    • Fast time-series queries and strong compression on plain Postgres
    • Self-hostable TimescaleDB extension
    • Hourly billing with a 30-day trial

    Cons

    • No permanent free cloud tier
    • Some features use a source-available licence rather than open source
    • Extra value is limited for non-time-series apps
    Visit Tiger Data Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Tiger Data a good SingleStore alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Free trial
    30 days
    Checked Oct 29, 2026tigerdata.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    Compute from $30/month
    Checked Oct 29, 2026tigerdata.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Open source
    TimescaleDB
    Checked Oct 29, 2026tigerdata.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best SingleStore alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

CockroachDB logo

Best SingleStore alternative for most people

CockroachDB

Distributed SQL with strong consistency, better suited when transactions matter more than analytics.

ClickHouse logo

Best SingleStore alternative for a free option

ClickHouse

Open-source column store that is faster to adopt for pure real-time analytics and logs.

MongoDB Atlas logo

Best SingleStore alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

MongoDB Atlas

Managed document database with built-in vector search, for apps that fit a flexible schema.

Tiger Data logo

Best SingleStore alternative for open source

Tiger Data

Postgres-based option for time-series and real-time analytics if you prefer the Postgres ecosystem.

CockroachDB logo

Best SingleStore alternative for self-hosting

CockroachDB

Distributed SQL with strong consistency, better suited when transactions matter more than analytics.

ClickHouse logo

Best SingleStore alternative for Mac

ClickHouse

Open-source column store that is faster to adopt for pure real-time analytics and logs.

ClickHouse logo

Best SingleStore alternative for Linux

ClickHouse

Open-source column store that is faster to adopt for pure real-time analytics and logs.

PlanetScale logo

Best SingleStore alternative for working in the browser

PlanetScale

Managed MySQL-compatible database with branching, a natural fit for app teams already on MySQL.

SingleStore alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to SingleStore?

CockroachDB ranks first right now. Distributed SQL with strong consistency, better suited when transactions matter more than analytics. PlanetScale and Tiger Data follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to SingleStore?

Yes. MongoDB Atlas (free plan + paid) and ClickHouse (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to SingleStore?

Yes: Tiger Data. Tiger Data can also be self-hosted.

Which SingleStore alternatives work on Linux?

ClickHouse runs on Linux.

Why do people switch from SingleStore?

The complaints we hear most: credit-based hourly billing makes monthly costs harder to predict; free tier is a single shared workspace meant only for evaluation; not open source, unlike TiDB or ClickHouse.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces SingleStore, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.