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TimescaleDB vs VictoriaMetrics
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| Fact | TimescaleDB | VictoriaMetrics |
|---|---|---|
| Language | C | Go |
| Licence | Other | Apache-2.0 |
| Stars | 24k | 18k |
| Latest | 2.30.2 | v1.153.0 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 13 days between releases | about 14 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 19 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 54 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace InfluxDB. Alternatives to InfluxDB →
Full replacementTimescaleDBTime series as a PostgreSQL extension, queried with plain SQL.
PartialVictoriaMetricsAccepts the InfluxDB line protocol for writes, but is queried with MetricsQL.
TimescaleDB
TimescaleDB
✓ signed The latest release, 2.30.2, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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VictoriaMetrics
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