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Databricks SQL Warehouse vs MariaDB ColumnStore

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.

Databricks SQL Warehouse

Paid Web

Databricks SQL Warehouse combines lakehouse data support with streaming ingestion and separate storage and compute. Its pricing options are listed without prices, so buyers will need to look into the terms that apply to their usage.

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MariaDB ColumnStore

Paid On_premise

Choose MariaDB ColumnStore when SQL analysis across diverse sources and real-time ingestion are central requirements. Look elsewhere if your environment cannot accommodate on-premise infrastructure or does not use the listed data sources.

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The facts

Databricks SQL WarehouseMariaDB ColumnStore
Free planNoNot published
Open sourceNot publishedNot published
Runs onWebOn_premise
Lowest paid planFree or on requestNot published
Plans published2None
MakerNot publishedMariaDB
Websitedatabricks.commariadb.com
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Databricks SQL Warehouse: what it does well

  • Supports data lakes and streaming ingestion
  • Storage and compute are separate
  • Pay as you go has per-second billing
  • Cloud deployment with web access

What to know first

  • No free plan

MariaDB ColumnStore: what it does well

  • Open-source pricing model
  • SQL query language
  • Real-time data ingestion
  • Supports Kafka and Spark data
  • Works with S3-compatible storage

What to know first

  • Listed platform is on-premise
  • SQL is the stated query language

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