
Creating the cutting-edge TiDB cloud-native architecture on Alibaba Cloud
PingCAP's strategic collaboration with Alibaba Cloud create a cutting-edge cloud-native databases. TiDB Cloud is engineered to take full advantage of Alibaba Cloud’s high-performance ECS instances, ultra-low-latency VPC networking, and cost-effective OSS storage layers. By integrating TiDB's cloud native architecture with Alibaba Cloud's global infrastructure, we empower businesses with unmatched scalability, resilience, and agility—unlocking new possibilities for data-driven innovation worldwide.
Fully-managed Service
Deploy, scale, monitor, and manage TiDB clusters with a few clicks, through seamless and intuitive management platform.
MySQL 8.0 Compatibility
Migrate to TiDB in minutes with full MySQL compatibility—no code changes required and it "just work".
Elastic Scalability
Scale compute and storage independently from megabytes to petabytes with zero sharding or re-writes. while maintaining ACID transactions.
High Availability & Reliability
99.99% of availability by design. Data replication across multiple Availability Zones, daily backups, and auto-failover.
Easy Upgrades
Seamless, online upgrades that require no downtime ensures up-to-date infrastructure and business continuity.
Real-Time HTAP
Executes analytical queries on transactional data without disrupting mission-critical tasks using a built-in analytics engine.
Unmatched Pricing & Support
Pay only for what you use, with transparent and upfront pricing with no hidden fees. Responsive support through web and phone.
Industry-leading Security
Meets SOC 2 Type 2, ISO 27001, ISO 27701, PCI-DSS, GDPR, and HIPAA standards and requirements.
AI-Ready
Power GenAI pipelines and RAG applications with native vector search, JSON support, real-time analytics, and seamless LLM integration.
TiDB Cloud Essential Plan Specifications
Plan Specifications | Pricing Details | ||
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Scalability | Compute Scaling | Provisioned Capacity with Instant Scaling |
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Storage Scaling | On-demand Unlimited Storage | ||
Pricing | Starting Price |
Start from $500/month * Includes: Compute (RCU), Row-based Storage, Columnar Storage Enterprise Support billed separately. |
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Pricing Model | Provisioned Capacity | ||
Security & Compliance | Private Link Support | ||
GDPR, SOC 2, ISO | |||
SLA Uptime | 99.99% SLA | ||
Disaster Recovery | Disaster recovery: Up to 7 days | ||
Multi-AZ HA | Up to 3AZ HA | ||
Support | Enterprise Support |
Why TiDB on Alibaba Cloud?
An Enterprise-grade, Cloud-Native Distributed SQL Database for Modern Applications
Native Alibaba Cloud Integration
Unified SSO, consolidated billing, and other first-class integrations give you a seamless, secure, and observable experience inside your existing Alibaba Cloud environment.
Effortless Scalability
Automatically scale compute and storage across Alibaba Cloud regions to meet your demands without downtime.
Global Reach & Compliance
Deploy in multiple Alibaba Cloud regions, with options for local data residency.
Proven in Production
Powering mission-critical systems at thousands of companies on Alibaba Cloud globally.
Global Support
24 × 7 support channels, and regional experts to keep you online anywhere.
Secure and Reliable Architecture

TiDB adheres to several globally recognized compliance standards and certifications to ensure data security and privacy, including:
• Fully committed to complying with global privacy regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”), California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”), and other regional laws.
• SOC 2 compliance demonstrates that TiDB has implemented strong controls to protect your data and ensure the reliability of our services.
• Comply with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (“PCI-DSS”) to ensure the secure handling of payment card information.
• HIPAA as a Business Associate for handling healthcare data.
• ISO/IEC 27001 for information security management.
• ISO/IEC 27701 for privacy information management.
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