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Apache Hive vs Exasol
Both stand on analytics databases. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+2
Apache Hive combines SQL data warehousing with metadata services, transaction support, and connections to multiple storage systems. Check the release-specific prerequisites before choosing a version, particularly if you are considering the end-of-life 3.x line.
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Exasol offers analytics database options across managed and self-managed deployment models. Check data-source, user and storage limits alongside compute costs when assessing fit.
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| Apache Hive | Exasol | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | No |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | See the plans |
| Plans published | 1 | 17 |
| Maker | Not published | Exasol |
| Website | hive.apache.org | exasol.com |
| On analytics databases | #1 of 31 | #8 of 31 |
Apache Hive: what it does well
- Free and open-source data warehouse software.
- Supports large datasets with SQL.
- JDBC and ODBC clients connect through HiveServer2.
- Supports Iceberg tables through its StorageHandler.
- Offers fine-grained access control and audit logging.
What to know first
- The 3.x release line is end of life.
- Hive 4.2.x requires JDK 21 at minimum.
- Current prerequisites also list Hadoop 3.3.6 and Tez.
Exasol: what it does well
- Supports cloud, on-premises and hybrid deployment.
- SaaS supports multiple clusters with dedicated compute.
- 30-day trial includes $200 of usage without a credit card.
- Free Community Edition includes up to 200GB of data.
- Documentation describes several authentication methods and TLS encryption.
What to know first
- Storage is priced separately at $25 a month.
- Personal license is limited to one user.
- Personal allows up to two connected data sources.
- Community Edition is limited to 200GB of data.
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