Databend is a cloud data warehouse that serves as a cost-effective alternative to Snowflake. With its focus on fast query execution and data ingestion, it’s designed for complex analysis of the world’s largest datasets.
It’s built on object storage with a decoupled storage and compute architecture. It delivers exceptional performance and rapid elasticity.
This is free and open source software.
Features include:
- Full Control: Deploy on cloud or on-prem to suit your needs.
- Blazing-Fast Performance: Built with Rust for high-speed query execution.
- Cost-Effective: Scalable architecture that boosts performance and reduces costs.
- AI-Enhanced Analytics: Leverage built-in AI Functions for smarter data insights.
- Simplified ETL: Direct data ingestion without the need for external ETL tools.
- Real-Time Data Updates: Keep your analytics up-to-date with real-time incremental data updates.
- Advanced Indexing: Boost query performance with Virtual Column, Aggregating Index, and Full-Text Index.
- ACID Compliance + Version Control: Ensure reliable transactions with full ACID compliance and Git-like versioning.
- Schema Flexibility: Effortlessly handle semi-structured data with the flexible VARIANT data type.
- Community-Driven Growth: Open-source and continuously evolving with contributions from a global community.
Website: github.com/databendlabs/databend
Support:
Developer: The Databend Community
License: Apache License 2.0 and the Elastic License 2.0
Databend is written in Rust. Learn Rust with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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