Apache Arrow DataFusion
5.9#17 in query engine softwareFree planFree planLinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
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Apache Hive
7.4#3 in query engine softwareFree planFree planAPILinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
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| Fact | Apache Arrow DataFusion | Apache Hive |
|---|---|---|
| Extensibility | Developers can add data sources through the TableProvider trait and customize functions, operators, and other components. | Hive SQL supports user-defined functions for custom analysis. |
Apache Arrow DataFusion plans
- Apache DataFusionFree
Apache Hive plans
- Apache HiveFree
Pick Apache Arrow DataFusion if…
DataFusion suits developers building custom database or analytics systems, especially those who want to extend query sources or engine components. Its core in-process design fits workloads that do not require distribution through the core project.
Pick Apache Hive if…
Hive suits teams managing large datasets with SQL that need a data warehouse with distributed storage and integrations. Its documentation lists Linux for production use and Mac for development, with Windows also among the listed platforms.