Apache Doris
MPP analytical database originated at Baidu; real-time OLAP with MySQL protocol, widely used at JD, Tencent Music.
Our Verdict
Strong OLAP alternative to ClickHouse with MySQL protocol familiarity, Chinese-origin maturity outpaces global adoption.
Pros
- Real-time OLAP with low-latency queries
- MySQL protocol makes adoption painless
- Battle-tested at JD, Tencent Music, ByteDance
- Open source under Apache license
Cons
- Smaller Western community than ClickHouse
- Docs improving but still uneven in English
- Operational complexity for HA deployments
- Fewer managed service options
When to Use Apache Doris
Good fit if you need
- Real-time OLAP queries on live transactional data via MySQL protocol
- Replacing Hive/Presto for sub-second interactive analytics
- Joining streaming and batch data in a unified analytical layer
- High-concurrency BI dashboards on hundreds of TB of data
- Powering product analytics at JD or Tencent-scale traffic
Pricing
Price wrong?Apache Doris Pricing
- Pricing Model
- free
- Free Tier
- Yes
- Entry Price
- —
- Enterprise Available
- No
- Transparency Score
- —
Beta — estimates may differ from actual pricing
Estimated Monthly Cost
$25
Estimated Annual Cost
$300
Estimates are approximate and may not reflect current pricing. Always check the official pricing page.
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