FaunaDB: Effortless serverless database with global consistency and native GraphQL support.
Technical Overview & Architecture
FaunaDB is a cloud-native, serverless database designed to provide developers with a globally consistent, distributed data platform. Built on a unique architecture that leverages Calvin, a distributed transaction protocol, FaunaDB ensures ACID compliance and strong consistency across distributed environments. This makes it an ideal choice for applications that require reliable data integrity and low-latency access across multiple regions. FaunaDB's primary use cases include real-time applications, microservices, and applications requiring complex data relationships. FaunaDB supports a wide range of protocols and SDKs, including native GraphQL, FQL (Fauna Query Language), and REST APIs. It offers SDKs for popular programming languages such as JavaScript, Python, Java, and C#. The platform is particularly appealing to developers looking for a hassle-free database solution that scales automatically without the need for manual sharding or provisioning. Its target audience includes backend developers, data engineers, and teams building modern web and mobile applications that demand high availability and global distribution.
Pricing Breakdown
Transparent tiers and feature allotments for engineering teams.
Free
- Up to 5 GB storage
- 100,000 reads/month
- 50,000 writes/month
- GraphQL API access
- Community support
Team
- Up to 10 GB storage
- 5 million reads/month
- 2.5 million writes/month
- Advanced security features
- Email support
Business
- Up to 50 GB storage
- 20 million reads/month
- 10 million writes/month
- Custom roles and permissions
- Priority support
Enterprise
- Unlimited storage
- Unlimited reads/writes
- Dedicated account manager
- 24/7 support
- SLA guarantees
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