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CockroachDB vs Instant

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CockroachDBDatabase as a Service
Instant logo
InstantReal-Time Data Sync
$30/monthPublished price
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CockroachDB
Database as a Service

The database for distributed apps.

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Instant
Real-Time Data Sync

A modern database and sync engine for product teams.

Overview
CategoryDatabase as a ServiceReal-Time Data Sync
What it isCockroachDB is a distributed SQL database that provides consistency, survivability, and scalability for cloud-native applications with PostgreSQL compatibility.Instant gives developers a real-time database and sync layer that makes collaborative product experiences faster to build and operate.
Pricing
Published priceServerless: Free up to 10 GiB, then usage-based Dedicated: From $295/month (3-node cluster) Self-Hosted Core: Free and open source (BSL license) Enterprise: Custom pricing$30/month
Instant publishes paid pricing starting with Pro at $30/month, plus Startup at $600/month and Enterprise custom. The free plan is available, and database overage is listed at $0.1…
Pricing modelUsage-basedTiered plans
Free optionsFree plan · Free trialFree plan · Free trial
Deal on CubbieNone right nowNone right now
Company
Founded20152022
Team size501-1,000 employees1-10 employees
HeadquartersNew York, New YorkSan Francisco, CA
Featured clientsNetflix, Bose, ComcastNot available

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