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Apache Drill vs Execute Query
Both stand on sql query tools. 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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Execute Query covers core database browsing and editing tasks across three desktop platforms. Its listed last update is old, so users should weigh that detail when considering it.
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| Apache Drill | Execute Query | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows | Linux, Mac, 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 | executequery.org |
| On sql query tools | #4 of 31 | #8 of 31 |
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
Execute Query: what it does well
- Free plan is listed as free.
- Runs on Windows, Mac, and Linux.
- Includes a database browser and data editing.
- Imports and exports delimited and XML files.
- Supports SSH tunneling.
What to know first
- SourceForge lists its last update as 2015-07-15.
- The interface uses Java Swing.
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