Apache Druid

by Apache Software Foundation

Real-time analytics database for high concurrency

4.3(200)Databases & Backends

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Key facts

Vendor: Apache Software Foundation
Pricing: Open source - Free
Free tier: Yes
Platforms: Self Hosted, Api
Best for: Data Engineers, Analytics Teams
Editor rating: 4.3 / 5
Founded: 2012
Headquarters: Wilmington, USA

What is Apache Druid?

Apache Druid is a databases tool from Apache Software Foundation. An open-source, distributed real-time analytics database designed for fast slice-and-dice queries on large event and time-series datasets with high concurrency.

Apache Druid uses open source pricing and offers a free tier you can start on without a credit card. Free.

It's best suited to data engineers, analytics teams and runs on Self Hosted, Api.

Standout strengths include sub-second olap queries, real-time ingestion, scales to high concurrency. Worth weighing: many moving components, operationally complex.

Apache Druid pricing

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Pros

Sub-second OLAP queries
Real-time ingestion
Scales to high concurrency

Cons

Many moving components
Operationally complex

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Frequently asked questions

What is Apache Druid?

An open-source, distributed real-time analytics database designed for fast slice-and-dice queries on large event and time-series datasets with high concurrency.

How much does Apache Druid cost?

Apache Druid is open-source-priced. It has a free tier.

Does Apache Druid have a free trial?

Apache Druid offers a free tier rather than a time-limited trial.

What platforms does Apache Druid support?

Apache Druid is available on Self Hosted, Api.