HumanDB
HumanDB

Blazingly slow.
Emotionally consistent.

The world's first human-powered analytical database. Why pay for compute when Dave is right there?

How it worksInnovative single-tenant architecture™
Python
humandb python pkg
SMS to Dave
SMS to Dave's phone
Dave
Dave does the math
Audio reply
dave_answer .mp3 reply
Try the live demo!

Or try this one-liner:

uv run --with humandb python -c "import humandb; print(humandb.query('<insert your query here>'))"

Why HumanDB?

🧠

In-Brain Storage

Columnar data stored directly in Dave's hippocampus. No disk I/O. Occasional déjà vu.

📎

Post-it Indexing

Sub-optimal but colorful. Each index is handwritten and stuck to the monitor bezel.

OLAH Processing

OnLine Analytical Humans. Industry-standard since 2003. Powered by drip coffee and determination.

🤷

Eventual Consistency

Dave will get back to you. He's pretty sure the data is right. Like, 80% sure.

📅

SLA: 1 Business Day

Or 3 if it's quarter-end. Or 5 if Dave is on PTO. We'll circle back.

💬

SQL or Natural Language

Dave learned SQL first, then English. He understands both. Just ask him anything — he's been here since before the codebase.

TRY IT YOURSELF

No need to import your data — Dave IS the database. Just type any query and hit Enter. This is a real live demo — Dave will actually answer you.

python3 — humandb
>>> import humandb
>>> # Dave is online. Type any query.
>>> humandb.query("
")

Don't know what to ask?

Dave doesn't actually have access to your data. He makes it all up. That's the point.

Benchmarks That Matter

Independent testing conducted by Dave (he graded himself).

MetricDuckDBHumanDB
Query Speed0.003s2–4 business hours
Cost at ScalePennies$49/mo + snacks
VibesClinicalImmaculate
Gut FeelingN/A✅ Built-in
Remembers Your BirthdayNoYes (Dave is thoughtful)

Simple, Human Pricing

No hidden fees. Just hidden humans.

Free

$0/mo

For the curious and the budget-conscious.

  • 1 human analyst (Dave, part-time)
  • Max 3 queries/hour
  • Coffee not included
  • Results delivered via Slack DM
  • Emotional support not guaranteed
  • "Best effort" accuracy
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Pro

$49/mo

For teams who need answers before EOD.

  • Up to 5 human analysts
  • Priority Slack channel
  • Coffee reimbursed up to $8
  • 1 free "urgent" escalation/week
  • Dave gets a standing desk
  • Results include confidence emoji (👍/👎/🤷)

Enterprise

Let's talk

For when your board asks about your 'data infrastructure.'

  • Unlimited human analysts
  • On-call overnight human
  • "We'll figure out the SLA"
  • Dedicated Slack workspace
  • Quarterly team pizza party
  • Dave gets equity (maybe)

Get Started

$ pip install humandb

Works with Python 3.8+. Humans not included.

Built with ❤️ and mild existential dread by MotherDuck