Alibaba Cloud AnalyticDB
Alibaba Cloud AnalyticDB is a cloud analytics service with separate storage and compute, data lake support, streaming ingestion, and in-database machine lear…
What Alibaba Cloud AnalyticDB is
Alibaba Cloud AnalyticDB is a cloud analytics service with separate storage and compute, data lake support, streaming ingestion, and in-database machine learning. Its listed plans are subscription options in China mainland regions. Basic Edition costs $119 a month and includes 8 cores and 32 GB. Cluster Edition costs $420.32 a month and includes 32 cores and 128 GB or larger. The stated starting price is $119/mo. Because storage and compute are separate, the service is suited to workloads where that separation is relevant; its data lake and streaming capabilities also address a range of data inputs. The web-based product is listed as paid and uses cloud deployment. Teams comparing the two listed configurations can weigh their stated resource allocations and monthly subscription costs against their own requirements.
Good
- Separates storage and compute
- Supports data lakes
- Includes streaming ingestion
- Offers in-database machine learning
Watch out
- Plans are listed for China mainland regions
- Basic Edition includes 8 cores and 32 GB
Who it suits
It suits teams seeking a cloud analytics service with separate storage and compute, data lake support, streaming ingestion, or in-database machine learning. The listed subscriptions apply to China mainland regions.
Verdict
Alibaba Cloud AnalyticDB combines cloud deployment with data lake, streaming, and in-database machine learning capabilities. Compare the two listed subscription configurations and their resource allocations before choosing.
Plans and prices
From Alibaba Cloud AnalyticDB's own pricing page, checked 20 Sep 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Edition | $119 a month | 8 cores · 32 GB · Subscription price; China mainland regions |
| Cluster Edition | $420.32 a month | 32 cores · 128 GB or larger · Subscription price; China mainland regions |
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