Side by side
Apache Kudu vs CrateDB
Both stand on columnar databases. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan APILinuxMac+1
Apache Kudu brings changing records and analytical scans into one storage layer, with APIs, integrations, and security options. Its self-hosted Linux deployment and lack of TTL-based deletion may affect fit.
Visit Apache Kudu Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+3
Visit CrateDB The facts
| Apache Kudu | CrateDB | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Yes |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted | 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 | kudu.apache.org | cratedb.com |
| On columnar databases | #5 of 27 | #1 of 27 |
Apache Kudu: what it does well
- Combines fast inserts and updates with columnar scans.
- Supports millisecond-scale access to individual rows.
- Provides Java, C++, and Python APIs.
- Supports Kerberos, TLS, and Apache Ranger authorization.
- Free under the Apache 2.0 license.
What to know first
- Not designed as an OLTP system.
- Does not support automatic record deletion through a TTL property.
- Uses the Linux filesystem for storage.
CrateDB: what it does well
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