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Big Data Analytics Software

Big data analytics tools process large datasets; the choice turns on where the software runs and how it handles your data sources, queries and visual reports.

Use the board to compare free plans, paid starting prices, deployment options, processing models, documented data scale, source connectors, built-in visualizations and query languages. Signal marks show a public API, open-source code and a free tier to try.

• 30 platforms
• 1 with a public API on this page
• 22 with a free tier
• Checked 7 Oct 2026

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   Apache Beambeam.apache.org

   Free pipeline software for batch and live data, with runners for Dataflow, Flink, Spark, and Direct Runner.

   7.7 APIOpenFree Free tier
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   PrestoDBprestodb.io

   Distributed query tool that joins data across databases and systems; free and open source.

   7.6 APIOpenFree Free tier
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   Apache Hivehive.apache.org

   Free SQL warehouse with shared table metadata, JDBC and ODBC access, and transaction support.

   7.6 APIOpenFree Free tier
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   Apache Hadoop HDFShadoop.apache.org

   Free file system that spreads files over many computers and makes copies to recover from failures.

   7.4 APIOpenFree Free tier
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   ClickHouse Cloudclickhouse.com

   Cloud-hosted ClickHouse with a 30-day trial, paid plans from $50 a month, and API or self-hosted access.

   7.3 APIOpenFree From $25.30/mo
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   Exasolexasol.com

   Analytics software with API, web, desktop, and self-hosted access, a free plan, and a 30-day trial.

   6.7 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $3.30/mo
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   SingleStore Heliossinglestore.com

   SingleStore Helios is a managed distributed SQL database combining transactional, analytical, JSON, full-text, vector, time-series and geospatial workloads.

   6.7 APIOpenFree Free tier
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   Apache Druiddruid.apache.org

   Free analytics software that queries billions of rows in milliseconds and connects to Kafka and Kinesis.

   6.6 APIOpenFree Free tier
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    Apache Kylinkylin.apache.org

    Open-source analytics engine that prepares data for fast queries and can suggest index changes from query history.

    6.4 APIOpenFree Free tier
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    Starburst Enterprise Context Layerstarburst.io

    Data layer that gives data products shared business definitions, access rules, and lineage.

    6.3 APIOpenFree Free tier · $0.50 usage-based
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    Apache Sparkspark.apache.org

    Apache Spark is a unified engine for large-scale data analytics.

    6.3 APIOpenFree Free tier
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    Apache Stormstorm.apache.org

    Free system for continuous stream processing, supporting analytics, machine learning, ETL, and other computations.

    6.3 APIOpenFree Free tier
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    Starburst Galaxystarburst.io

    A managed cloud service for analytics that works with Trino; includes a free plan and 30-day trial.

    6.2 APIOpenFree Free tier
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    Teradata VantageCloudteradata.com

    Cloud data platform available by API, web, Linux, or self-hosting; free plan and trial.

    6.2 APIOpenFree Free tier · $1.50 one-time
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    Apache Pinotpinot.apache.org

    Open-source datastore for real-time analytics in applications, built to handle many queries with low delay.

    6.1 APIOpenFree Free tier
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    Apache Impalaimpala.apache.org

    Open-source database for concurrent analytics on Hadoop data, reusing its formats, metadata, and security systems.

    6.1 APIOpenFree Free tier
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    Fireboltfirebolt.io

    Analytics database with Postgres-compatible SQL and a free plan, running on a laptop or cloud cluster.

    6.1 APIOpenFree Free tier
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    AD

    Apache Dorisdoris.apache.org

    Free analytics software for live data, lake tables, and text, vector, or structured queries.

    6.0 APIOpenFree Free tier
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    Yellowbrick Data Warehouseyellowbrick.com

    SQL platform for warehousing and app analytics, with batch, real-time, and mixed workloads.

    6.0 APIOpenFree From $0.28/mo
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    Materializematerialize.com

    SQL data layer for apps and AI agents that refreshes results as new data arrives.

    6.0 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $1.50/yr
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    Trinotrino.io

    Distributed SQL tool that runs one query across several data systems; free to use.

    6.0 APIOpenFree Free tier
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    Apache Flinkflink.apache.org

    Free engine for stream and batch analytics, event-driven apps, and data pipelines, with SQL and APIs.

    5.9 APIOpenFree Free tier
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    Apache Samzasamza.apache.org

    Free stream-processing framework with state storage and built-in links to Kafka, Kinesis, Event Hubs, and more.

    5.8 APIOpenFree Free tier
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    SAS Advanced Analyticssas.com

    Analytics software available by API or self-hosted, with a free trial and quote-based pricing.

    5.0 APIOpenFree —
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    Databricks Data Intelligence Platformdatabricks.com

    Web platform with a free plan, 14-day trial, SQL analytics, and support for two storage models.

    4.9 APIOpenFree Free tier
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How to choose

Which platforms does it need to run on?

Start with the deployment options that fit your setup: API, self-hosted, web, Linux, macOS or Windows.

Self-hosted software runs on infrastructure you manage, while a web option runs in a browser. Check the board's deployment field before comparing features.

Does it offer a free plan or trial?

Use the free-plan and free-trial fields to set a low-cost starting point, then check the paid starting price for ongoing use.

Open-source labels identify code that is available under an open-source model; review the tool's licence before changing or redistributing code.

Can it handle your data sources and scale?

Compare documented data scale and source connectors with the size and locations of the data you need to analyze.

A connector links the analytics tool to a data source. Confirm that the board lists the sources your work depends on.

How will you query and present results?

Choose a processing model and query language that match the skills and workflows you already use.

Built-in visualization indicates whether charts or other visual reports are included, so compare that field with your reporting needs.

Questions

What should I compare in big data analytics software?

Compare free and paid pricing, deployment, processing model, documented data scale, source connectors, built-in visualization and query languages.

Which big data tools have a free plan?

The board marks tools with a free plan. It also marks open-source projects and tools with a free trial, so you can separate those options.

Can I run big data analytics software through an API?

The platform fields show API availability. The signal marks also identify a public API when the maker publishes one.

What does self-hosted mean for analytics software?

Self-hosted means you run the software on infrastructure you manage. Check the deployment field for self-hosted support.

How do I choose a query language?

Compare the query-language field with the languages your team already uses, then check processing model and data-source connectors for workflow fit.

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