
Starburst Enterprise Context Layer
7.5#2 in query engine software$0.50 usage-basedFree planWebAPISelf-hosted
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| Fact | Starburst Enterprise Context Layer | Strata |
|---|---|---|
| Deployment | Starburst Enterprise is self-hosted and can run on premises, in private or hybrid clouds, Kubernetes and major cloud marketplaces. | Strata Server is a self-hosted web application distributed as a private container image, with deployment guides for quick install, production, and AWS ECS. |
| Integrations | The platform connects to more than 50 sources, including Apache Iceberg, Delta Lake, Hive, Amazon S3, Snowflake, and PostgreSQL. | Documented datasource adapters include PostgreSQL, Snowflake, MySQL, SQL Server, Athena, Trino, DuckDB, Druid, ClickHouse, Databricks, SQLite, and Redshift. |
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.
Strata suits teams opening warehouse data to non-technical users and AI agents. Its stated audience is not SQL-fluent analysts looking for another query tool.