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Apache Spark vs Feldera
Both stand on streaming analytics software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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Apache Spark combines distributed analytics, SQL, machine learning and multiple deployment options in a free engine. Deployments need security configuration, since security features are not enabled by default.
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Feldera offers a free single-node edition and an enterprise option with multi-node deployments and dedicated support. Check connector status and the deployment requirements for the edition you need.
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| Apache Spark | Feldera | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | spark.apache.org | feldera.com |
| On streaming analytics software | #4 of 25 | #8 of 25 |
Apache Spark: what it does well
- Processes batches and real-time streams
- Supports five listed programming languages
- MLlib algorithms run locally or scale to clusters
- Offers standalone, YARN and Kubernetes deployment
What to know first
- Security features are not enabled by default
- Requires a supported Java version
- R is listed as deprecated
Feldera: what it does well
- Free edition includes full SQL support and all connectors
- Incremental updates are proportional to input changes
- Enterprise runs on customer-provided cloud or Kubernetes
- Use cases include fraud detection feature engineering
What to know first
- Several output connectors are marked experimental
- Enterprise pricing is custom
- Pipeline scale-out is listed as coming soon
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