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Apache Drill vs MindsDB Query Engine
Both stand on data federation software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan APILinuxMac+2
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.
Visit Apache Drill Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1
MindsDB combines federated SQL querying, scheduled jobs, and semantic search in a self-hosted-capable engine. Review the license details for MindsDB Core and individual directories before adopting it.
Visit MindsDB Query EngineThe facts
| Apache Drill | MindsDB Query Engine | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | drill.apache.org | github.com |
| On data federation software | #1 of 24 | #4 of 24 |
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
MindsDB Query Engine: what it does well
- Queries connected sources live without copying data.
- Supports more than 200 data sources, according to the project.
- Includes an HTTP SQL editor and MySQL and PostgreSQL protocols.
- Jobs can schedule SQL to run at intervals.
What to know first
- MindsDB Core uses the Elastic License 2.0.
- Some repository directories have separate licenses.
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