Alibaba Cloud Database

Tablestore

Tablestore is Alibaba Cloud’s NoSQL database, handling schema-free data storage for applications that need flexible, large-scale data management. It operates on a strict pay-as-you-go model, meaning costs scale directly with usage rather than fixed instance reservations. This approach suits teams already within the Alibaba ecosystem or those requiring elastic capacity for high-volume workloads without upfront commitments.

The main friction point is the complete absence of a free tier. Unlike many competitors offering sandbox environments or limited free quotas, Tablestore charges from the first byte stored or request made. This makes it less appealing for hobby projects, early-stage prototypes, or developers wanting to test features without immediate financial exposure.

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  • Free tier No
  • Pricing Pay as you go
  • Regions 8 · 4 continents
  • SLA uptime 99.99%
  • Compliance 10 certifications
  • Provider health A

Decision score

38 /100
Features 20
Pricing 0
Reliability 100
Community 0
Ecosystem 86

Computed from catalog breadth, pricing, provider reliability (uptime & SLA), community signal, and ecosystem (compliance & regions). Weighted equally.

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Compliance
  • C5
  • CSA STAR
  • FedRAMP
  • GDPR
  • HIPAA
  • ISO 27001
  • ISO 27017
  • ISO 27018
  • ISO 9001
  • PCI DSS
  • SOC 1 Type II
  • SOC 2 Type II
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SLA uptime
  • compute99.95%
  • database99.95%
  • networking99.95%
  • storage99.99%
Global reach

8 regions across 4 continents

  • Asia
  • Europe
  • North America
  • Oceania

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