Side by side
Apache Ignite vs CrateDB
Both stand on distributed sql 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
Choose Apache Ignite if you need a free, open-source distributed database with SQL, partition-spanning transactions, and an in-memory primary tier. It is a fit for teams comfortable with self-hosted deployment; teams seeking a different deployment model should look elsewhere.
Visit Apache Ignite Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+3
Visit CrateDB The facts
| Apache Ignite | CrateDB | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Yes |
| 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 | CrateDB |
| Website | ignite.apache.org | cratedb.com |
| On distributed sql databases | #1 of 25 | #2 of 25 |
Apache Ignite: what it does well
- ACID transactions span partitions using Raft consensus.
- MVCC snapshot isolation supports non-blocking reads.
- Schema changes can happen without stopping the cluster.
- Native clients are listed for Java, .NET, C++, and Python.
- Free and open source, with multiple download formats.
What to know first
- Data is primarily held in memory; persistence uses AIPERSIST.
- Deployment is self-hosted.
- The listed platforms are API, Linux, and self-hosted.
CrateDB: what it does well
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