Side by side
Kedro vs XTDB
Both stand on data version control tools. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan LinuxSelf-hosted
Kedro offers a structured Python workflow with a broad Data Catalog and pipeline visualization. Teams should be comfortable authoring code and managing deployment in their own environment.
Visit Kedro Free plan APISelf-hostedWeb
XTDB focuses on keeping historical state queryable through bitemporal records and SQL. Its deployment and support options may fit a range of application setups, but check the listed support plan terms before adopting it.
Visit XTDBThe facts
| Kedro | XTDB | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Self-hosted | API, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Developer Edition: $2,000 a year |
| Plans published | 1 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | kedro.org | xtdb.com |
| On data version control tools | #25 of 36 | #29 of 36 |
Kedro: what it does well
- Free and open source.
- Catalog connects to cloud and local storage.
- Kedro-Viz shows lineage and pipeline details.
- Supports file-based data and model snapshots.
- Deployment guidance covers single-machine and distributed setups.
What to know first
- Transformation interface is code-based.
- Project code runs with its environment’s permissions.
- Linux and self-hosted are the listed platforms.
XTDB: what it does well
- Free and open source under the MPL license.
- Queries across valid time and system time.
- Supports SQL:2011 temporal queries.
- Docker, on-premises and cloud marketplace deployment options.
- Kafka and Kafka Connect support.
What to know first
- Developer Edition is listed at $2,000 a year.
- Authentication options are limited to listed user methods and OpenID Connect.