Best Data Federation Software in 2026
Updated
In short: Denodo Platform is ranked #1 of 23 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Stardog and Apache Drill. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Stardog. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Enterprise Enabler at $2.17/mo.
Data federation software lets you query data across sources, with listed criteria covering query features, access and deployment. Compare SQL querying, scheduled queries and query result cache, then consider row-level security in relation to your requirements. Cloud hosted and self-hosted indicate deployment approaches; API access adds another point of comparison. Denodo Platform, Enterprise Enabler and Stardog are among the first entries, followed by Apache Drill and Teradata VantageCloud. Free-plan availability and paid-from pricing provide further listed details to weigh. The entries are ordered as a ranked best-of list, using the stated capabilities and plan information as comparison points.
23 data federation software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
8 of the 23 here have a free tier you can use, 0 have open-source code on record, and 0 have full bars: free, open, on most of your devices and documented.
| # | App | Signal | Free tier | Open code | Devices | From | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Denodo PlatformWeb · Windows · Linux · Self-hosted · API | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | Free | 6.6 | |
| 2 | StardogWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · Self-hosted · API | Three bars | — | 4 of 6 | Free | 6.6 | |
| 3 | Apache DrillWindows · Mac · Linux · Self-hosted · API | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | Free | 6.5 | |
| 4 | Teradata VantageCloudWeb · Linux · Self-hosted · API | Two bars | — | 2 of 6 | Free | 6.5 | |
| 5 | Starburst GalaxyWeb · Linux · API | Two bars | — | 2 of 6 | Free | 6.4 | |
| 6 | TeiidLinux · Self-hosted · API | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | Free | 6.4 | |
| 7 | TrinoWeb · Linux · Self-hosted · API | Two bars | — | 2 of 6 | Free | 6.4 | |
| 8 | Enterprise EnablerWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · Self-hosted · API | Two bars | — | — | 4 of 6 | $2.17/mo | 5.6 |
| 9 | SAS Federation ServerWeb · Windows · Linux · Self-hosted · API | Two bars | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.5 |
| 10 | PlyDBWindows · Mac · Linux | One bar | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 11 | QoreDBWindows · Mac · Linux | One bar | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 12 | DremioWeb | One bar | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 13 | Kiwi FabricWeb | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 14 | MindsDB Query EngineWeb | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 15 | PrestoMac · Linux | No signal | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 16 | Virtual Data PlatformWeb | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 17 | Apache CalciteSelf-hosted · API | One bar | — | 0 of 6 | Free | 5.1 | |
| 18 | openLooKengLinux | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.1 |
| 19 | QueronaWeb · Windows · Self-hosted · API | One bar | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 5.1 |
| 20 | MongoDB Ops ManagerWeb · Linux · Self-hosted · API | One bar | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 5.0 |
| 21 | PGSpiderNo platforms listed | No signal | — | — | 0 of 6 | — | 5.0 |
| 22 | NexusWindows | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 4.8 |
| 23 | Spotfire Data VirtualizationNo platforms listed | One bar | — | — | 0 of 6 | — | 4.8 |
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Questions about this list
Which data federation software is ranked first on Freedom251?
Denodo Platform is ranked #1 of 23 with a score of 6.6. Stardog is second and Apache Drill third.
How many of these have a free plan?
8 of the 23 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Enterprise Enabler has the lowest first paid tier we found: $2.17/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked free-and-open first: a usable free tier and open-source code, then the platforms it runs on and its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.