ClickHouse

Fast open-source column-oriented database management system that allows generating analytical data reports in real-time using SQL queries

Cost

Free trial, Paid

Rating

★ People love it

Time to value

Quick Setup (< 1 hour)

You can use ClickHouse to build analytical databases that process billions of rows in milliseconds. It stores data in columns rather than rows, making it much faster for analytics. You can run SQL queries on massive datasets for real-time dashboards, observability metrics, and business intelligence. It works as both an open-source database you can self-host or as a managed cloud service.

What ClickHouse does

Import CSV and Parquet files directly into analytical queriesSet up automated data pipelines from operational databasesCreate materialized views that update automatically with new dataConfigure horizontal scaling across multiple server nodesBuild custom dashboards connected to real-time data streamsExport query results to business intelligence toolsMonitor database performance and optimize slow queriesSet up user permissions and access controls for data securityProcesses billions of rows in milliseconds using columnar storageCompresses data up to 10x smaller than row-based databasesRuns SQL queries on local files without setting up a serverAutomatically uses all CPU cores for parallel query processingSupports vector search for machine learning workloadsIntegrates with 100+ data tools and visualization platformsWorks as self-hosted open source or managed cloud serviceHandles real-time data ingestion from streaming sources

Pricing breakdown

PlanPrice10 seats / yr

Cloud$50.00 / mo$6,000

Basic$25.30 / mo$3,036

Scale$25.30 / mo$3,036

Enterprise$25.30 / mo$3,036

Annual estimates assume continuous billing at the listed list price. Volume discounts typical above 50 seats.

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