Apache Beam
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Apache Spark
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| Fact | Apache Beam | Apache Spark |
|---|---|---|
| Batch and streaming | A single Beam pipeline model can express both bounded batch data and unbounded streaming data. | Spark processes data in batches and real-time streams using Python, SQL, Scala, Java, or R. |
| Founded | 2016 | 2009 |
| License | Apache Beam is distributed by the Apache Software Foundation under the Apache License version 2.0. | The project website states Apache Spark is licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0. |
| Security | Apache release files include OpenPGP signatures and SHA-512 checksums so users can verify downloaded files. | Security features such as authentication are not enabled by default, and the documentation says deployments are not secure by default. |
Apache Beam plans
- Apache BeamFree
- Apache Beam SDKFree
Apache Spark plans
- Apache SparkFree
Pick Apache Beam if…
It suits data and software developers building batch or streaming pipelines for supported execution back ends. Beam Playground may help those who want to explore examples without a local installation.
Pick Apache Spark if…
Spark suits teams working with large-scale batch or streaming analytics, SQL, or machine-learning workloads. It can fit environments using the listed languages, platforms, and deployment options.