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Malloy vs Strata
Both stand on semantic layer software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan APIExtensionLinux+4
Malloy combines semantic modeling with database-specific SQL generation and several authoring options. macOS CLI users should account for the required permission step, while browser notebook users need a GitHub sign-in.
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Free plan APISelf-hostedWeb
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| Malloy | Strata | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Extension, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | API, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Free or on request |
| Plans published | None | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | malloydata.dev | strata.do |
| On semantic layer software | #5 of 28 | #9 of 28 |
Malloy: what it does well
- Compiles queries into SQL optimized for connected databases
- Supports nine listed database systems
- DuckDB reads Parquet, CSV, and JSON without extra setup
- VS Code extension includes query and visualization tools
What to know first
- Browser notebook requires GitHub sign-in
- macOS CLI binary is not notarized
- Sandboxed DuckDB mode restricts file access to allowed directories
Strata: what it does well
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