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Qlik Open Lakehouse
What Qlik Open Lakehouse is
Qlik Open Lakehouse is a web-based platform for building and managing a lakehouse with external storage. It supports SQL analytics, ACID transactions, open table formats, streaming ingestion, and a governance catalog. The plans cover data connectivity and pipelines, cataloging, synchronization, transformation, automation, quality, governance, and AI capabilities. Starter includes pre-built SaaS connectivity, managed cloud data pipelines, and data cataloging and profiling. Standard adds real-time CDC synchronization, Apache Iceberg ingestion with adaptive optimization, and cloud, client-managed, or hybrid deployment options. Premium adds ELT and ETL transformations, lake and lakehouse automation, lineage, data quality, governance, and API integration. Enterprise includes SAP and mainframe connectivity, quality and governance capabilities, AI capabilities, and client-managed availability. All plan prices are listed as Contact Us, and there is no free plan. The listed platform is web. Qlik was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, United States.
Who it suits
Qlik Open Lakehouse suits organisations building a lakehouse with external storage that need ingestion, analytics, cataloging, or governance capabilities. Its plans address deployments ranging from managed cloud to client-managed or hybrid setups.
What it does well
- Supports SQL analytics and ACID transactions
- Open table formats and streaming ingestion
- Plans include cataloging and data profiling
- Higher plans add transformation and governance
- Cloud, client-managed, and hybrid options listed
What to know first
- No free plan
- Prices require contacting the maker
- Web is the only listed platform
Limits
There is no free plan, and plan pricing is provided on request. Features and deployment options depend on the selected Starter, Standard, Premium, or Enterprise plan.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | Contact Us · Pre-built SaaS connectivity · Managed cloud-based data pipelines · Data catalog and profiling | On request |
| Standard | Contact Us · Real-time CDC synchronization · Cloud, client-managed, or hybrid deployment · Qlik Open Lakehouse with Apache Iceberg ingestion and adaptive optimization | On request |
| Premium | Contact Us · ELT and ETL transformations · Lake and lakehouse automation · Lineage, data quality, governance, and API integration | On request |
| Enterprise | Contact Us · Comprehensive quality, governance, and AI capabilities · SAP and mainframe connectivity · Client-managed availability | On request |
As qlik.com lists them, read 20 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Open the Qlik Open Lakehouse website
- Contact Qlik for pricing and plan details
- Choose a Starter, Standard, Premium, or Enterprise plan
- Select managed cloud, client-managed, or hybrid deployment where available
- Connect external storage and configure the listed pipelines, catalog, or governance features
Verdict
Qlik Open Lakehouse covers ingestion, analytics, and governance across several plan levels. Buyers will need to request pricing and identify which deployment and data capabilities fit their requirements.
Questions
How is Qlik Open Lakehouse priced?
It is a paid product with pricing on request. The listed plans are Starter, Standard, Premium, and Enterprise.
Is there a free plan?
No. Qlik Open Lakehouse does not offer a free plan.
What storage model does it use?
Qlik Open Lakehouse uses external storage.
Which deployment options are available?
The Standard plan lists cloud, client-managed, or hybrid deployment. Enterprise lists client-managed availability.
What does the Starter plan include?
Starter includes pre-built SaaS connectivity, managed cloud-based data pipelines, and data catalog and profiling.
Does it support governance and AI capabilities?
Premium includes lineage, data quality, governance, and API integration. Enterprise includes comprehensive quality, governance, and AI capabilities.
Facts from Qlik Open Lakehouse's own pages
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