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CockroachDB Releases
Track every CockroachDB release from latest stable to end-of-life. Version timelines, EOL dates, and upgrade guidance for distributed database teams.
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Version Timeline
All tracked releases with lifecycle status and EOL dates.
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Health Status
Overall support health
EOL Countdown
Next end-of-life date
Latest Version
Current stable release
CVE Status
Known vulnerabilities
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about CockroachDB releases and lifecycle.
How long are CockroachDB versions supported?
CockroachDB provides maintenance support for approximately 12 months per major version. After that, upgrade to a supported version for continued security patches.
Is CockroachDB compatible with PostgreSQL?
CockroachDB uses the PostgreSQL wire protocol and supports most PostgreSQL SQL syntax. Many applications can connect using standard PostgreSQL drivers with minimal changes.
How does CockroachDB compare to PostgreSQL?
CockroachDB adds distributed SQL, automatic sharding, and multi-region capabilities on top of PostgreSQL compatibility. PostgreSQL is better for single-node performance, CockroachDB for horizontal scaling.
Is CockroachDB free?
CockroachDB Core is free and open source. CockroachDB Cloud and Enterprise features require a license.