Couchbase
The modern database for enterprise applications, from cloud to edge.
Customers
30%+ of the Fortune 100
Database Type
NoSQL Document Database
Query Language
SQL++
About Couchbase
Couchbase offers a comprehensive NoSQL database platform that combines the flexibility of a JSON document store with the power and familiarity of SQL. Its distributed, memory-first architecture ensures low-latency data access and high throughput. Key features include built-in full-text search, real-time analytics, and eventing services. Couchbase supports a wide range of use cases, from mission-critical transactional systems to operational analytics. It also provides a full-stack edge solution with Couchbase Lite, an embedded mobile database, and automated synchronization, making it ideal for mobile and IoT applications.
Core Platform Features
Architecture
Distributed, memory-first architecture for high performance.
Data Model
Flexible JSON documents with optional schema enforcement.
Querying
SQL++ (formerly N1QL), a powerful query language that extends SQL for JSON.
Services
Integrated services for Query, Indexing, Full-Text Search, Analytics, and Eventing.
Deployment Options
Cloud (Dbaas)
Couchbase Capella: A fully managed Database-as-a-Service on AWS, GCP, and Azure.
Self-Managed
Couchbase Server: Enterprise Edition and free Community Edition for self-hosting on-premises or in any cloud.
Edge & Mobile
Couchbase Lite (embedded DB) and Sync Gateway for mobile/IoT applications with offline-first capabilities.
Developer Experience
Sdks
Official SDKs for popular languages including Java, .NET, Go, Python, Node.js, and Scala.
Connectors
Connectors for Kafka, Spark, Tableau, and other data ecosystem tools.
Community
Free Community Edition, active developer forums, and extensive documentation.