Serverless QuestDB
High-throughput time-series with SQL. Postgres-wire endpoint, web SQL console, the same fast queries you expect from QuestDB.
FAQ
Common QuestDB questions
What is QuestDB?
QuestDB is an open-source time-series database built for high-throughput ingestion and low-latency SQL over timestamped data: market data, IoT telemetry, ad-tech, and observability metrics. It accepts InfluxDB Line Protocol for ingestion and speaks the PostgreSQL wire protocol for queries, so ordinary Postgres clients can read it. Layerbase runs it as a managed database with a web SQL console, always-on from your Pro pool rather than sleeping when idle.
How much does managed QuestDB hosting cost?
QuestDB is a Pro engine on Layerbase Cloud, so the floor is the $15/mo Pro plan; it is not on the Free plan. Pricing is flat with no ingestion or query meter, and the cost preview in the create flow shows the monthly cost before you provision anything.
How do I ingest data into QuestDB?
QuestDB accepts InfluxDB Line Protocol (ILP) for fast ingestion and Postgres wire protocol for SQL queries. Both endpoints are exposed from the dashboard.
Can I query QuestDB with psql?
Yes. QuestDB speaks Postgres wire protocol for queries, so psql and any PostgreSQL driver work.
How long does a QuestDB database take to provision?
QuestDB takes a bit longer to provision than typical OLTP engines because of binary size, about 1 to 2 minutes the first time. After that it runs always-on from your Pro pool, so there is no idle sleep to wake from.
Is there a free QuestDB tier on Layerbase?
No. QuestDB is a paid-tier engine on Cloud. The cost preview in the create flow shows the monthly burn before you provision; the Free plan covers Postgres, MariaDB, Redis, and others for prototyping.
Can I run QuestDB locally?
Yes. The Layerbase CLI and Layerbase Desktop both run QuestDB with the same one-command install.