Apache Beam
7.7#1 in streaming analytics softwareFree planFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
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RisingWave
6.7#6 in streaming analytics software$0.23 usage-basedWebAPILinuxmacOS
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| Fact | Apache Beam | RisingWave |
|---|---|---|
| Connectors | Beam I/O connectors provide read and write transforms for external storage systems, with connectors available for both batch and streaming pipelines. | RisingWave provides 31+ native connectors, including Kafka, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Iceberg, Snowflake, BigQuery, S3, Redis, and Elasticsearch. |
| Founded | 2016 | 2021 |
| Security | Apache release files include OpenPGP signatures and SHA-512 checksums so users can verify downloaded files. | RisingWave security guidance covers TLS/SSL in transit, S3 encryption at rest, certificate or password authentication, role-based grants, and SQL-based data masking. |
Apache Beam plans
- Apache BeamFree
- Apache Beam SDKFree
RisingWave plans
- Basic$0.23 a month
- ProPriced on request
- Self-managedPriced on request
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 RisingWave if…
RisingWave suits teams building real-time data pipelines with SQL and PostgreSQL-compatible tools. It offers hosted and self-managed deployment paths, with self-managed deployments supporting Docker, Kubernetes, cloud VMs, and on-premises servers.