Apache Drill
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Starburst Galaxy
7.1#2 in data federation softwareFree planFree planWebAPILinux
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| Fact | Apache Drill | Starburst Galaxy |
|---|---|---|
| Security | Documented security features include Kerberos, username and password authentication, Digest authentication, authorization and user impersonation. | Galaxy supports fine-grained RBAC and ABAC, end-to-end encryption, AI-powered data classification, and private connectivity; Starburst describes it as SOC 2 Type II certified and HIPAA-ready. |
| Support | The project directs questions to its drill-dev mailing list and welcomes contributions. | Galaxy users can contact Starburst support professionals from within the product UI. |
Apache Drill plans
- Apache DrillFree
Starburst Galaxy plans
- FreeFree
- ProPriced on request
- EnterprisePriced on request
- Mission-CriticalPriced on request
Pick Apache Drill if…
It suits users who want to query raw data across Hadoop, NoSQL, cloud, or local sources, and developers building applications with its REST API. BI users can connect through the listed JDBC and ODBC drivers.
Pick Starburst Galaxy if…
It suits organizations that want to query data across sources without moving it and do not have resources to manage complex data clusters. Teams should account for usage-based billing when estimating costs.