Query Streams
7.7#3 in data virtualization softwareFrom $15 a monthFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
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Spice.ai OSS
6.1#15 in data virtualization softwareFree planFree planAPILinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
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| Fact | Query Streams | Spice.ai OSS |
|---|---|---|
| Security | The Network Agent initiates an encrypted outbound connection, requires no inbound ports or VPN, and enforces SELECT, WITH, and EXPLAIN-only queries; database credentials stay on the user's network. | Spice supports optional API-key authentication for API endpoints, and its secret stores can use environment variables, files, or external managers such as AWS Secrets Manager and Azure Key Vault. |
| Support | The site provides a contact form for questions and links to its documentation archive. | The getting-started documentation says Spice.ai Enterprise provides full support for up to three years from release date. |
Query Streams plans
- FreeFree
- Personal Core$15 a month
- Personal Plus$30 a month
- Business Core$50 a month
Spice.ai OSS plans
- Spice.ai OSSFree
Pick Query Streams if…
It suits teams that want to share governed database and API results with spreadsheet users, AI clients or scheduled integrations. The Free tier may fit limited query traffic; larger needs can use paid plans starting at $15 a month.
Pick Spice.ai OSS if…
It suits developers who need SQL access across varied data sources alongside AI inference capabilities. Its deployment options include self-hosted binaries, containers, and Kubernetes workloads.