In November 2024, CockroachDB Enterprise will transition to a single licensing model, eliminating the Core offering. This change aims to simplify the user experience, provide enterprise capabilities to all customers, and allow smaller businesses to use CockroachDB for free. Notably, the new Enterprise Free Tier will offer enhanced features, such as follower reads, disaster recovery, and security features. The majority of businesses will qualify for the free tier, enabling them to scale without cost. Despite these changes, CockroachDB remains committed to open source principles, fostering innovation in the ecosystem. Contact the sales team for more information or to discuss specific needs.
https://www.cockroachlabs.com/enterprise-license-update/