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HPCC Systems vs lakeFS

Both stand on data lake software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

HPCC Systems

Free plan Open source APIExtensionLinux+4

HPCC Systems combines parallel data processing, data-lake management, and a broad set of deployment, security, and integration capabilities. It is free under Apache 2.0, but deployment is self-hosted and a Linux system is required for a single-node cluster.

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lakeFS

Free plan APISelf-hostedWeb

lakeFS combines version control, governance controls, and lineage for large-scale data workflows, with managed and self-managed deployment options. Its Enterprise pricing requires a sales inquiry, though a 15-day trial is listed.

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The facts

	HPCC Systems	lakeFS
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Yes	Not published
Runs on	API, Extension, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows	API, Self-hosted, Web
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	Free or on request
Plans published	3	1
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	hpccsystems.com	lakefs.io
On data lake software	#2 of 19	#6 of 19

HPCC Systems: what it does well

Apache 2.0 licensed and free to use.
Clusters can scale beyond a thousand nodes.
Supports Azure Kubernetes Service and Amazon EKS.
Includes ECL-accessible machine-learning algorithms.
Offers XML, HTTP, SOAP, and REST query interfaces.

What to know first

The platform is self-hosted.
A supported Linux system is required for a single-node cluster.
ECL IDE is available for Windows.
Apple OSX has client tools only.

lakeFS: what it does well

Zero-copy branches avoid added storage costs
Write-Audit-Publish includes automated checks and human review
Supports major cloud and on-premises object stores
15-day trial includes Enterprise access and expert support

What to know first

Enterprise pricing is on request
Full Enterprise trial lasts 15 days

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