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Apache Druid vs ClickHouse Cloud
Both stand on analytics data. 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 Druid is a self-hosted option for real-time analytics across streaming and batch data, with SQL access, a web console, and broad extension support. Plan for the local system requirements and configure security controls before production use.
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Free trial Open source APILinuxMac+3
ClickHouse Cloud provides managed analytics infrastructure with cloud flexibility, ingestion tools, SQL access, and automated operations. Its paid plans range from Basic through Enterprise, while new organisations receive a limited credit trial.
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| Apache Druid | ClickHouse Cloud | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Yes |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Basic: $25.30 a month |
| Plans published | 1 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | ClickHouse Cloud |
| Website | druid.apache.org | clickhouse.com |
| On analytics data | #2 of 30 | #1 of 30 |
Apache Druid: what it does well
- Free and licensed under Apache License 2.0.
- Supports streaming ingestion through Kafka and Kinesis.
- Offers Druid SQL and JSON-over-HTTP queries.
- Web console can manage data and run queries.
- Extensions cover storage, databases, and file formats.
What to know first
- Windows is not supported.
- Local quickstart requires at least 6 GiB RAM and Java 17.
- Security features are disabled by default.
- Not commonly used for full-text search over text logs.
ClickHouse Cloud: what it does well
- Runs on AWS, GCP, and Azure
- Handles provisioning, patches, and upgrades
- Replicates services across availability zones
- Supports ingestion from multiple data sources
- Includes an interactive SQL console
What to know first
- No free plan
- Trial credits expire after 30 days or use
- Basic includes one availability zone
- Paid pricing starts at $50/mo
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