Historians vs UNS + TimescaleDB | Which option is better?

In this video, we take a closer look at what Historians are good at, and why a Unified Namespace (UNS) might be a better option moving forward. Historians offer great insights into production, but open-source databases often struggle with data insertion, visualization, and data modeling. That’s where the UNS comes in. With tools like Node-Red and Benthos-UMH, a UNS can handle these tasks, and while visualization still has room for improvement, tools like Grafana are making it easier. We also discuss how UNS can effectively model data, making it a strong alternative to Historians.

Further Resources:

• Node-Red vs Benthos: When to use what for IIoT connectivity?
• Historians vs. Open-Source Databases—Which Is Better?
• The High Compression Deception: A Reality Check on Historians vs. Open-Source Databases
• Why We Prefer TimescaleDB over InfluxDB?
• Tutorial: Compression and retention in UMH