Databases · head to head
Ninox vs SingleStore

SingleStore
Databases
The real-time distributed SQL database for data-intensive applications
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The short version
- Each has a real cost: Ninox free plan limited to 5 users and 5,000 records; SingleStore high licensing costs that increase with data scale and cluster size
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Ninox and SingleStore actually diverge.
| Attribute | Ninox | SingleStore |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | freemium | Unknown |
| Platforms | Web | Cloud (SingleStoreDB Cloud), Self-Managed |
| Founded | Unknown | 2011 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Databases).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in Ninox
Nothing recorded that SingleStore does not also cover.
Only in SingleStore
- Real-time Analytics
- Fast Data Ingest
- In-memory Processing
- Distributed Architecture
- MySQL Compatible
- Columnar Storage
- Vector Search
- Kafka
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Ninox
- No-code database solutions for small to medium teamsnot SingleStore
- Workflow automation and process managementnot SingleStore
- Customer data and project tracking with custom viewsnot SingleStore
SingleStore
- Transaction processingnot Ninox
- Data storagenot Ninox
- Application backendnot Ninox
- Reportingnot Ninox
- Data analyticsnot Ninox
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Ninox
- Free plan limited to 5 users and 5,000 records
- API call limits restrict automation on lower tiers (1,000/month free, 10,000/month team)
- Only 7-day history on free plan vs. unlimited on Business
SingleStore
- High licensing costs that increase with data scale and cluster size
- Eventual consistency in replication: secondary replicas may lag during high write loads
- Complex operational setup requiring specialized knowledge for optimization
- Vendor lock-in due to proprietary technology without open-source alternatives
- Disorganized documentation and lack of online training resources
Pricing, plan by plan
Ninox
Free- FreeFree
- Up to 5 users
- 100 MB storage
- Up to 5,000 records
- Team$25/month
- 5 GB storage per user
- 50,000 records per user
- 10,000 API calls per user per month
- Business$40/month
- 10 GB storage per user
- 250,000 records per user
- 50,000 API calls per user per month
- Enterprise$null/custom
- Custom pricing available
- Dedicated support
- Custom solutions and governance
SingleStore
Free- Free Tier$0.99/month
- Usage-based pricing
- Limited resources
Which should you pick?
Choose SingleStore if
- You need real-time analytics.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Cloud (SingleStoreDB Cloud), Self-Managed.
- You also want fast data ingest.
Questions people ask
- Is Ninox or SingleStore better?
- Neither clearly leads. Ninox starts at Free and SingleStore at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Ninox or SingleStore?
- Ninox starts at Free and SingleStore at Free.
- Does Ninox or SingleStore run on more platforms?
- Ninox runs on Web. SingleStore runs on Cloud (SingleStoreDB Cloud), Self-Managed.
- Can I use Ninox for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Ninox best used for?
- Ninox is most often used for no-code database solutions for small to medium teams, workflow automation and process management, customer data and project tracking with custom views. Of those, no-code database solutions for small to medium teams and workflow automation and process management are not what SingleStore is typically brought in for.
- What can Ninox do that SingleStore cannot?
- SingleStore covers Real-time Analytics, Fast Data Ingest, In-memory Processing, Distributed Architecture.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Ninox: How much does Ninox cost?
Ninox is free for individuals with up to 5 users. Team plan is 25 EUR per user per month (billed annually), and Business plan is 40 EUR per user per month (billed annually). Enterprise plans have custom pricing.
SourceSingleStore: Does SingleStore offer a free tier?
Yes, SingleStore offers a free tier starting from $0.99/month with usage-based pricing. The free tier allows developers to evaluate the platform with limited resources before scaling to production workloads.
SourceNinox: Is Ninox free?
Yes, Ninox offers a free plan for up to 5 users with 100 MB storage and 5,000 records. No payment required to start, and includes all core views: table, form, chart, kanban, maps, and calendar.
SourceSingleStore: Can SingleStore handle both transactional and analytical workloads?
Yes, SingleStore is a hybrid transactional/analytical processing (HTAP) database that combines operational (OLTP) and analytical (OLAP) workloads in a single unified engine, eliminating the need for separate systems.
SourceNinox: What is Ninox Team plan pricing?
The Team plan costs 25 EUR per user per month (billed annually). It includes 5 GB storage per user, 50,000 records, 10,000 API calls per month per user, and 30-day history. Annual billing is required.
SourceSingleStore: Does SingleStore integrate with Apache Spark?
Yes, SingleStore provides the Spark Connector 3.0 for bidirectional data integration with Apache Spark. The connector supports SQL, Python, Scala, Java, and R for data loading and extraction.
SourceSingleStore: Can SingleStore ingest data from Kafka?
Yes, SingleStore supports high-throughput streaming ingestion from Apache Kafka and other sources, enabling millions of events per second without requiring ETL pipelines or data movement.
SourceSingleStore: Is SingleStore available as cloud or self-managed?
SingleStore offers both deployment options: SingleStoreDB Cloud (managed service) and SingleStore Self-Managed for on-premises or private cloud deployments. The managed service handles infrastructure, scaling, and maintenance automatically.
SourceRelated pages
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