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What both publish
| Fact | Apache Beam | Polars |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2016 | 2023 |
| Security | Apache release files include OpenPGP signatures and SHA-512 checksums so users can verify downloaded files. | Polars says Polars Cloud compute runs in the customer's cloud environment and that customer data does not leave that environment. |
Apache Beam plans
- Apache BeamFree
- Apache Beam SDKFree
Polars plans
- Polars (open source)Free
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 Polars if…
Polars suits developers and data teams manipulating data through code in Python, Rust, or JavaScript. Its Cloud and On-Prem offerings also address distributed workloads and deployments requiring customer-cloud or air-gapped environments.