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Apache Drill vs Comunica
Both stand on query engine software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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Apache Drill offers in-place SQL queries across varied data sources, with options for BI tools and custom applications. Check its compatibility requirements first, particularly if you rely on Hadoop 2 or Java 8.
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Comunica offers a configurable approach to querying across decentralized RDF sources, with browser, JavaScript, and command-line use. Check its unsupported specifications and use the separate file engine if local-file queries are needed.
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| Apache Drill | Comunica | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | drill.apache.org | comunica.dev |
| On query engine software | #3 of 28 | #7 of 28 |
Apache Drill: what it does well
- Queries raw data in place without schema setup
- Supports nested JSON and cross-source joins
- JDBC and ODBC drivers connect listed BI tools
- Runs embedded or across a server cluster
- Free under Apache License 2.0
What to know first
- Official Hadoop 2 and Java 8 support was dropped with Drill 1.22.0
- No free trial is listed
Comunica: what it does well
- Combines multiple source types in one virtual dataset
- Detects source types from URLs
- Supports SPARQL and GraphQL queries
- MIT-licensed for open and commercial projects
What to know first
- Default SPARQL engine blocks local-file queries
- SPARQL 1.2 Entailment Regimes are unsupported
- Graph Store HTTP Protocol is unsupported
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