Riak TS
Time series databases
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What is Riak TS
Riak TS is a distributed time series database built on the Riak key-value store, designed to store and query high-ingest timestamped data across a cluster. It targets engineering teams building IoT, telemetry, and operational monitoring applications that need horizontal scalability and fault tolerance. The product uses a key/value storage model with time-series-oriented table definitions and SQL-like querying for time-range access patterns. It is commonly associated with deployments that prioritize availability and multi-node resilience over complex analytics features.
High write throughput focus
The data model and storage engine are designed for frequent inserts of timestamped events. It fits use cases such as device telemetry and machine-generated metrics where ingestion rate is a primary requirement. The system is typically deployed to spread write load across multiple nodes.
Distributed, fault-tolerant architecture
Riak TS inherits Riak’s clustered design, supporting replication and continued operation during node failures. This makes it suitable for time series workloads that require high availability across commodity hardware. It also supports scaling by adding nodes rather than vertically scaling a single server.
Time-series aware querying
Riak TS provides table definitions that incorporate time and partitioning concepts to support common time-range retrieval patterns. It offers an SQL-like query interface for selecting data by time windows and primary key components. This can reduce the need to build custom query layers on top of a pure key-value store.
Limited modern ecosystem momentum
Riak TS has a smaller current community footprint and fewer recent public updates than many widely adopted time series platforms. This can affect availability of up-to-date documentation, third-party tooling, and community support. Organizations may need to rely more heavily on vendor support or internal expertise.
Narrow analytics feature set
Riak TS is oriented toward storage and retrieval of time-bucketed data rather than advanced analytics. Compared with platforms that emphasize rich query languages, built-in downsampling, or integrated visualization/monitoring workflows, teams may need additional components. Complex aggregations and exploratory analysis may be less convenient.
Operational complexity of clusters
Running a distributed database typically requires careful planning for capacity, replication, repairs, and upgrades. Riak-based systems can require specialized operational knowledge for tuning and maintaining cluster health. This can be heavier than operating a single-node or managed time series service.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| RIAK TS OSS | Not published on official site / not clearly available for direct download | Apache 2 license (per product page). Includes core TS features (time-series model, SQL commands, co-location, aggregations). See product commercial vs OSS comparison. cite |
| RIAK TS DEVELOPER | Not published / contact vendor | Developer configuration (commercial vs OSS table lists Developer column). License: Apache 2 (per product page). cite |
| RIAK TS PRO | Not published / contact vendor | Pro tier listed in product comparisons; includes more support/features vs OSS/Developer (per product page). No price listed on Riak TS product page. cite |
| RIAK TS ENTERPRISE | Not published / contact vendor | Enterprise tier — enterprise-only download mentioned in documentation; includes 24x7x365 support, SLAs, commercial license options per product comparisons. Official site indicates Riak TS downloads and enterprise access. cite |
| RIAK TS ENTERPRISE PLUS | Not published / contact vendor | Enterprise Plus tier shown in commercial vs OSS table with additional services (onsite review, system assessment, enhanced SLA). Price not listed. cite |
Seller details
Basho Technologies, Inc. (Riak KV); maintained as open source community software after Basho’s dissolution
Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
2008
Open Source
https://riak.com/
