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PrestoDB

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C tier on OLAP DatabasesScore 6.8 · #11 of 28
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Summary

PrestoDB is a free, open-source distributed SQL query engine for querying large datasets across different data systems. It uses connectors through a standard API to query sources such as Hive, Iceberg, Kafka, Cassandra, MongoDB, MySQL, PostgreSQL, BigQuery, Redshift, and SQL Server. Queries are distributed across a coordinator and worker nodes. The project offers a server tarball, command line interface, JDBC driver, and Docker container, with deployment guidance for Docker, Helm, and Homebrew. It documents authentication with Kerberos, LDAP, password files, and OAuth 2.0, as well as access control and secure internal communication; SSL/TLS can protect communication between cluster nodes. Presto is self-hosted and a Linux Foundation project governed independently as open source. Its documentation cautions that it is a query engine, not a standard database with all the features that label may imply. The project directs users to its Slack community to connect with engineers and users.

Who it is for

PrestoDB suits teams that need to query large datasets across different systems and can manage a self-hosted deployment. It may not fit teams looking for the full feature set of a standard database.

What is good

  • Free and open source.
  • Connectors cover a wide range of data systems.
  • Supports Docker, Helm, and Homebrew deployment.
  • Documents multiple authentication and access-control options.
  • Can secure cluster communication with SSL/TLS.

What to know first

  • Requires self-hosted deployment.
  • It is not a standard database.
  • Queries depend on supported data-source connectors.

Verdict

PrestoDB brings distributed SQL querying to data spread across heterogeneous sources, with a broad connector list and documented security controls. Check whether a query engine, rather than a standard database, suits your requirements.

PrestoDB plans and pricing

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PrestoDB Free Open-source SQL query engine · self-hosted deployment prestodb.io · 2 Oct 2026

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self_hostedprestodb.io

Facts

Purpose
Presto is a distributed SQL query engine designed to query large data sets across heterogeneous data sources.prestodb.io · 2 Oct 2026
Query federation
Presto uses connectors to query data sources through a standard API, including relational databases and other data systems.prestodb.io · 2 Oct 2026
Connectors
The documentation lists connectors for systems including Hive, Iceberg, Kafka, Cassandra, MongoDB, MySQL, PostgreSQL, BigQuery, Redshift, and SQL Server.prestodb.io · 2 Oct 2026
Query execution
Presto runs distributed queries using a coordinator and worker nodes.prestodb.io · 2 Oct 2026
Deployment
The project provides a server tarball, command line interface, JDBC driver, and Docker container for getting started.prestodb.io · 2 Oct 2026
Supported deployment options
Installation documentation includes deployment with Docker, Helm, and Homebrew.prestodb.io · 2 Oct 2026
Security
Presto documents Kerberos, LDAP, password-file and OAuth 2.0 authentication, along with access control and secure internal communication.prestodb.io · 2 Oct 2026
Internal encryption
Communication between Presto cluster nodes can be secured with SSL/TLS.prestodb.io · 2 Oct 2026
Authorization
Presto includes built-in system access control options for allowing all operations, read-only operations, or file-based rules.prestodb.io · 2 Oct 2026
Open source governance
Presto is described as a Linux Foundation project governed as an independent open-source project.prestodb.io · 2 Oct 2026
Support
The project directs users to its Slack community to connect with Presto engineers and users.prestodb.io · 2 Oct 2026
Not a standard database
The documentation cautions that understanding SQL does not mean Presto provides the features of a standard database.prestodb.io · 2 Oct 2026
Current release
The getting-started page identifies version 0.299 as the current release and dates it August 31, 2026.prestodb.io · 2 Oct 2026

Company

Founded
2012prestodb.io · 28 Sept 2026

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