About
IBM DataStax is a data platform offering Astra DB, Hyper-converged Database (HCD), and Langflow for building and operating real-time data applications and generative AI workloads. The page describes Astra DB as a NoSQL database built on Apache Cassandra with vector search capabilities, and HCD as the on-premises or private cloud option for the same database technology.
It is aimed at developers and enterprises that need unstructured, multimodal, and AI-ready data infrastructure across cloud, hybrid, or on-premises environments. The pricing page shows a free sign-up flow for Astra DB, with login and registration options through GitHub, Google, or IBMid, and a separate paid pricing page for watsonx.data.
- NoSQL database on Apache Cassandra
- Vector search for AI workloads
- Cloud, hybrid, and on-prem deployment
- Low-code Langflow application builder
- Private cloud and on-prem HCD option
- GitHub, Google, and IBMid sign-up
Free Tier Value
The page shows a free sign-up / free account access for Astra DB, but it does not provide any concrete free-tier caps, credits, or trial duration, so the free_tier_value_usd_per_month must be null under the rules. The only pricing references are generic: a link to pricing for plans from prototype to Enterprise and a note that Astra DB is delivered with IBM watsonx.data Premium edition, but no explicit prices are shown. Because signup is still gated behind account creation (GitHub/Google/IBMid or email), no_cc_required is false.
What's included in the free tier
- Free account access to Astra DB for building real-time NoSQL and AI applications.
- Free sign-up using GitHub, Google, or IBMid authentication.
- Free registration with first name, last name, and company email.
- Free access to IBM DataStax account creation and sign-in portal.
See Astra DB pricing for current limits.
Paid plans
Pricing plans
- Astra DB available from prototype to Enterprise
- Part of IBM watsonx.data
- Enterprise-grade tooling and governance
- Built for real-time NoSQL and AI workloads
watsonx.data Premium edition
- Includes Astra DB and Hyper-converged Database
- Vector capabilities
- Near-zero latency
- High availability
- Linear scalability
- Multi-model data operations
Pricing extracted from Astra DB's pricing page. Always verify current pricing before committing.
