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Distributed and Scalable SQL Database for Near Real-Time Data Analysis

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4.4k stars617 forksLast push Sep 18, 2026 Java Apache-2.0

Decision brief

CrateDB is distinguished by its capability to manage massive data volumes in near real-time with PostgreSQL compatibility and Lucene-based indexing.

Good fit when

- When you require a SQL-compliant database with the flexibility of distributed architecture that can scale horizontally.
- Preferably for use cases involving Big Data analytics where near real-time querying is necessary, such as Industrial IoT or OLAP scenarios.

Avoid when

- Avoid if your application environment strictly mandates a specific type of database that isn’t PostgreSQL-compliant, and requires custom integrations.
- Not suitable for applications needing absolute transactional guarantees with strict ACID compliance at the expense of performance.

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Maintenance: Very active (1d since push); As of Sep 20, 2026
Provenance: Not a fork · Organization account; As of Sep 20, 2026
Security (OSV): No lockfile; As of Jul 11, 2026

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Install

git clone https://github.com/crate/crate

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Alternative

milvus

Milvus is a high-performance vector database for scalable ANN search similar to CrateDB, but specialized in vector data. They can be considered alternatives depending on the specific requirements of scalability with focus on vector or SQL queries.

alternative

tidb

TiDB and CrateDB are both scalable distributed SQL databases, with TiDB offering HTAP capabilities. They solve similar problems in the domain of high-availability and scale-out data storage management.

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Integrates

meilisearch

CrateDB can integrate with MeiliSearch for full-text search capabilities beyond what its PostgreSQL compatibility might offer, enhancing the document indexing and querying experience.

integrates

pgvector

Both CrateDB and PGVector are related to PostgreSQL-compatible databases with vector support. However, they serve distinct purposes: CrateDB is a full SQL database designed for real-time analytics and distributed environments, while PGVector adds vector search capabilities to Postgres.

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Overview

CrateDB is a PostgreSQL-compatible, distributed SQL database that supports near real-time analytics on massive datasets, suitable for complex queries. Built on Lucene, it's compatible with Elasticsearch and adept at handling time-series data.

Capability facts

Languages: java
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README

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For agents

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