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What both publish
| Fact | Apache Hop | Cube |
|---|---|---|
| Deployment | The download page provides Docker images for Hop and Hop Web and a Helm chart for Kubernetes; Hop Web is described as work in progress and provided as-is. | Cube Cloud can run as a managed multi-tenant service on AWS or GCP, in a VPC on AWS, GCP, or Azure, or on a customer's cloud through BYOC. |
| Integrations | Listed integrations include PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, SQL Server, Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift, Databricks, MongoDB, Neo4j, Kafka, Cassandra, Salesforce, SAP, Parquet, Avro, S3, Azure Blob, Google Cloud Storage, REST and SFTP. | Listed data sources include Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift, Databricks, ClickHouse, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Trino, Presto and AWS Athena. |
| Security | The security page advises upgrading to a version containing a vulnerability fix because binary patches are not produced for individual vulnerabilities. | Cube states that data is encrypted at rest, API access uses token-based security, and application traffic is encrypted over SSL/TLS 1.2. |
Apache Hop plans
- Apache HopFree
Cube plans
- FreeFree
- Starter$40 a month
- Premium$80 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
Pick Apache Hop if…
Hop suits data teams that want visual pipeline design and workflow orchestration across varied databases and execution environments. It is appropriate for users able to manage Java 21 for version 2.19.0 and carefully restrict destructive operations.
Pick Cube if…
Cube suits teams building internal BI or embedded analytics that need governed business definitions shared across dashboards, applications, and AI agents. It also fits teams that want a free starting plan or cloud deployment choices.