Apache Hive
7.4#3 in query engine softwareFree planFree planAPILinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
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Starburst Enterprise Context Layer
7.5#2 in query engine software$0.50 usage-basedFree planWebAPISelf-hosted
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| Fact | Apache Hive | Starburst Enterprise Context Layer |
|---|---|---|
| Deployment | The official quickstart provides Docker instructions for running HiveServer2 and the Metastore in a container. | Starburst Enterprise is self-hosted and can run on premises, in private or hybrid clouds, Kubernetes and major cloud marketplaces. |
| Integrations | The project site names Spark, Presto, and Impala as integrations; it also describes Apache Ranger for authorization and Apache Atlas for lineage and governance. | The platform connects to more than 50 sources, including Apache Iceberg, Delta Lake, Hive, Amazon S3, Snowflake, and PostgreSQL. |
| Licence | The source repository is distributed under the Apache License 2.0. | SEP is a commercial Trino distribution; Trino itself is open source under Apache License 2.0, while some SEP features require a licence key. |
Apache Hive plans
- Apache HiveFree
Starburst Enterprise Context Layer plans
- FreeFree
- Pro$0.50 a month
- Enterprise$0.75 a month
- Mission-Critical$1 a month
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.
Pick Starburst Enterprise Context Layer if…
Starburst Enterprise Context Layer suits teams that need governed, versioned data products for BI tools, APIs, AI agents, or apps. It is aimed at regulated industries including financial services, healthcare, insurance, and government.