Fast, Secure, and Free...
Time Series Data As It Should Be.

We built Timebase's Time Series Historian to ensure you have fast, secure, and unrestricted access to your time series data.

It's free because manufacturers deserve reliable data at their fingertips without the burden of costly storage solutions.  

TIMEBASE'S HISTORIAN TECHNOLOGY

A time series historian built by engineers, for engineers

The Time Series Historian

NoSQL Technology

If you need high resolution time series data performance, you can't use SQL. That's why we engineered our historian to use a file-based structure optimized for read and write.

Loss Less

Every data point you store is a data point you keep. We use a purpose-built algorithm to ensure optimal storage without sacrificing data fidelity.

Zero Imposed Limits

Store what you want to store without worrying about tag licensing limits holding you back.

Simple To Manage

It's crucial that Operations can own and manage a historian. Timebase makes it easy for you to do just that.

Getting Data In

Performance

Supports up to 25,000 changes per second meeting more than 95% of industry use cases and time series historian applications.

Store and Forward

The Data Collectors automatically buffer data locally if the connection to the historian is interrupted, ensuring data integrity.

Supported Protocols

Supports OPCUA, MQTT, and MQTT Sparkplug protocols. Log entire directories or specific tags.

Custom Development

Open sourcing the technology behind the Timebase Data Collectors empowers users with unparalleled flexibility, innovation, and community support, ensuring a versatile and trusted solution for advanced data collection.

Pulling Data Out

REST API

Query data as you need it using the well documented REST API. Search for tags. Assign metadata. Call for raw timestamp, value, and quality data points.

SQL Connector

Future releases will provide data access via familiar query languages like SQL, allowing seamless integration with other systems and applications.

Dashboard Away

Pick the tool you want to use ... Grafana, PowerBI, Ignition Perspective, Flow Software, the choice is yours.

Feed to Flow Software

Need to model your data, perform calculations, highlight process events, build KPIs, and dive into deeper analytics? Flow Software has a native connector to the Timebase Historian ready to help with your information management.

SIGN UP FOR RELEASE NOTIFICATION

Early access registration is open

We’re excited to announce that the first official version of Timebase's Time Series Historian is scheduled for release on December 2nd.

We’re offering early access to a select group of users starting in mid October. By registering for early access, you’ll be among the first to experience the powerful, free data storage solution that Time Series Historian offers.

NO STRINGS ATTACHED

Welcome to a world where free really means free

The Time Series Historian

We understand that the promise of "free" can often come with hidden strings attached. That's why we want to be crystal clear; when we say Timebase's historian is free, we mean it.

Unlimited Usage

Let's be clear, there are no limitations on the number of tags, users, data queries, or instances you can run.

Complimentary Support

We are happy to assist with a first-pass of basic support via email at no charge. If the problem cannot be quickly resolved, or for a more personalized support experience, we offer a pay-per-instance support option via telephone or screenshare.

No Hidden Cost

Timebase Historian is available to you without any hidden fees or surprise charges. You can download, install, and use it as you need without ever opening your wallet.

TRUST MUST BE EARNED

Our unique approach and credentials

Our Business Model

We believe in full transparency about why we are offering the Timebase Time Series Historian for free. Our mission is to provide manufacturers with the tools they need to manage and optimize their data without the burden of costly storage solutions.

While Timebase's historian is completely free, we plan to develop additional modules that users can take advantage of to further enhance their data management capabilities.

Some of these modules will have very broad appeal, while others will be highly specialized for particular processes. The majority of these modules will be available for a fair and reasonable subscription price to those who wish to participate.

For example, we are currently working on what we believe will be the industry's best trending tool, as well as other data operations, analytics, information modeling, and various applications.

Our goal is to offer these advanced tools to help you unlock the full potential of your data and drive innovation and efficiency in your operations.

The Team Behind Timebase

The team at Flow Software are proud to be the driving force behind the creation of Timebase Historian.

Founded by seasoned system integrators and engineers with decades of experience on the plant floor, Flow Software has always been committed to solving the real-world data challenges faced by manufacturers.

Twenty years ago, we saw the frustration of dealing with expensive, complex, and underperforming data storage solutions—a problem that still persists today. That's why we developed Timebase Historian, to provide a free, reliable, and efficient solution for time series data storage.

Beyond Timebase, Flow Software offers powerful tools that help you do more with your data, from advanced analytics to seamless integration with other systems. Our mission is to empower manufacturers with the data they need to drive innovation, efficiency, and excellence.