Starburst Data Platform
Ranked in Data Lakehouse Platforms ·Free plan
About
Starburst Data Platform is built on Trino and Apache Iceberg to provide governed access to distributed data across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments. It can query data across 50+ sources in a single SQL statement without copying the data. Connectors span data lakes, warehouses, streaming systems, relational databases, and other sources, with features including parallelism, table statistics, dynamic filtering, and pushdown. Starburst Galaxy runs on AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure. Its security controls include SSO, SCIM, service principals, role- and attribute-based access control, row filters, column masking, and end-to-end encryption; Starburst says Galaxy does not store customer data. The free tier is free forever and includes up to three clusters for ad hoc queries. A 30-day trial includes $500 in Galaxy compute resources and Enterprise features, then downgrades to the free tier. Pro starts at $0.50 per contact, Enterprise at $0.75 per contact, and Mission-Critical at $1.00 per contact. The Galaxy security page lists a 99.5% uptime SLA, 24/7 expert support, and a 30-minute response time.
Who it is for
It suits organizations building analytics, AI, or applications over distributed data, from startups to large enterprises. Teams choosing between on-premises, cloud, and hybrid deployments can assess its deployment options and governance controls.
What is good
- Queries 50+ sources in one SQL statement.
- Supports on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments.
- Galaxy is available on three cloud platforms.
- Free tier includes up to three clusters.
- Trial includes $500 in Galaxy compute resources.
What to know first
- Pro starts at $0.50 per contact.
- Enterprise starts at $0.75 per contact.
- Trial lasts 30 days before downgrading to free.
Verdict
Starburst combines federated SQL access with governance controls across varied deployment environments. The free tier and trial provide distinct entry points, while listed paid tiers start at $0.50 per contact.
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- Table format support
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- Streaming ingestion
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- Governance catalog
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Facts
- Product
- Starburst is a data platform built on Trino and Apache Iceberg that provides governed access to distributed data across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments.starburst.io · 30 Sept 2026
- Query federation
- Starburst says it can query data across 50+ sources in a single SQL statement without copying the data.starburst.io · 30 Sept 2026
- Connectors
- Its connectors cover data lakes, warehouses, streaming systems, relational databases, and other sources.starburst.io · 30 Sept 2026
- Connector performance
- Starburst connector features include parallelism, table statistics, dynamic filtering, and pushdown.starburst.io · 30 Sept 2026
- Cloud availability
- Starburst Galaxy is available on AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure.starburst.io · 30 Sept 2026
- Deployment options
- Starburst describes its platform as supporting on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments.starburst.io · 30 Sept 2026
- Security controls
- Galaxy supports SSO, SCIM, service principals, RBAC and ABAC, row filters, column masking, and end-to-end encryption.starburst.io · 30 Sept 2026
- Customer data
- Starburst states that Galaxy does not store customer data.starburst.io · 30 Sept 2026
- Compliance
- Starburst says it independently verifies its platform security, privacy, and compliance controls, and its security page displays HIPAA and GDPR badges.starburst.io · 30 Sept 2026
- Reliability and support
- The Galaxy security page lists a 99.5% uptime SLA, 24/7 expert support, and a 30-minute response time.starburst.io · 30 Sept 2026
- Trial
- The 30-day trial includes $500 in Galaxy compute resources and Enterprise features, after which the account downgrades to the free tier.starburst.io · 30 Sept 2026
- Intended users
- Starburst says organizations from startups to Fortune 500 enterprises use its platform for analytics, AI, and applications.starburst.io · 30 Sept 2026
- Company history
- Starburst’s about page says founder and CEO Justin Borgman founded the company in 2017.starburst.io · 30 Sept 2026
Company
- Founded
- 2017starburst.io · 28 Sept 2026
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Sources
- starburst.io/about/· checked 30 Sept 2026
- starburst.io/analytics-engine/· checked 30 Sept 2026
- starburst.io/platform/connectors/· checked 30 Sept 2026
- starburst.io/starburst-galaxy/· checked 30 Sept 2026
- starburst.io/about/security/starburst-galaxy/· checked 30 Sept 2026
- starburst.io/pricing/· checked 30 Sept 2026
- starburst.io· checked 28 Sept 2026