InfluxDB: When not to use InfluxDB

This documentation is part of the Introduction guide. View the full guide here: Introduction to InfluxDB, everything you need to know about it.

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Stackhero delivers a fully managed InfluxDB cloud environment, designed for speed and simplicity:

• Unlimited writes, queries, dashboards, tasks, and buckets.
• Unlimited data retention: keep your metrics as long as you need.
• Unlimited network and disk transfers, with no hidden limits.
• One-click updates: always access the latest features and fixes.
• Consistent performance and strong security on your own private, dedicated infrastructure.

With Stackhero, you can focus on your data and insights. Getting started with InfluxDB cloud hosting only takes a few minutes, and every setup is optimized for long-term reliability.

If you need to store non metric data, such as documents, user profiles, messages or PDF files, InfluxDB might not be the best fit. In these cases, you might consider using databases like PostgreSQL, MySQL or OpenSearch. Furthermore, if your primary goal is to monitor metrics for servers or network equipment such as switches and routers, a dedicated solution like Prometheus may be more suitable.