What Tablif read on AetheriusDB's site
AetheriusDB describes itself as: “AetheriusDB — High-Performance Data Engine”
- Price model: free tier
- Free tier: Free forever
- Stage: Live, no waitlist
- Alternative to: PostgreSQL
- How it differs: “The engine’s storage design removes whole categories of database work instead of optimizing them.”
What it is
Calls itself “High-Performance Data Engine”.
- Calls itself: High-Performance Data Engine
“High-Performance Data Engine”
Where it puts itself
Positions itself as an alternative to PostgreSQL. Rules out “document database” and “drop-in PostgreSQL replacement”.
- Alternative to: PostgreSQL
- Says it will not: document database · drop-in PostgreSQL replacement
“The engine’s storage design removes whole categories of database work instead of optimizing them.”
“Can it replace my PostgreSQL?”
What it costs
A free tier, free forever. Sales on request. No monthly plan.
- Monthly: no
- Free plan: free forever
- Contact sales: yes
“Free while we're in preview.”
“Free to use until November 2026 — every feature, up to 10 GB.”
“Need more than 10 GB, or commercial terms today? Talk to us through the partner programme .”
Who it sells to
Sells to developers.
- Sells to: developers
“…psql, Tableau, JDBC, and SQLAlchemy connect unchanged over the PostgreSQL wire protocol on port 5678 .”
How it runs
A desktop app for Linux, Windows and macOS. Runs locally and works offline. Hosted in the cloud. Offers an API. AI is a side feature.
- Kind: desktop
- Runs on: Linux · Windows · macOS
- Runs where: cloud / hosted · on the device, offline
- API: yes
- AI role: a side feature
“Grab the database server and client tools for Linux, macOS, and Windows from the downloads page”
“…macOS on Apple Silicon and Linux on x86_64 / aarch64 are Tier 1; Windows runs via WSL2.”
What it works with
Names Arrow Flight SQL, Polars and 2 more on its pages.
- Names: Arrow Flight SQL · Polars · PostgreSQL · +1
“AetheriusDB — one engine for SQL, vector search, graph traversal, and time-travel, with your logic running inside the database.”
“Arrow Flight SQL — the same engine behind every door.”
What it offers as proof
Live, no waitlist. Claims “10 GB”. Try it without signing up.
- Number claimed: 10 GB
- Instant signup: yes
- Trial asks for: nothing
“No account required to download.”
“No card, no quote, no sales call to get started.”
Sources
Tablif read these pages, last on 29 Oct 2026. Everything above is what the product says about itself; Tablif does not verify every claim.
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