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Hadoop

by Apache Software Foundation · Wilmington, United States · Since 2006

Distributed storage and processing.

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Starting price
Free
Free trial / plan
Always free
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Deployment
Cloud
Web
App Advisor rating
4.4
transparency & India fit

What is Hadoop?

Hadoop is databases & data platforms from Apache Software Foundation, based in Wilmington, United States and has been building software since 2006. Distributed storage and processing.

Databases and data platforms store and move application and analytics data — relational and NoSQL databases, managed cloud databases, warehouses and ETL/ELT pipelines. Most are open source with paid managed offerings.

It is completely free to use.

What works well

  • +Completely free to use
  • +20 years in business — a mature, stable product

What to watch out for

  • Global vendor — check India-specific compliance (GST, TDS) and support hours before you commit

Best suited for: Startup · Small business · SMB

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Hadoop features

Category-standard capabilities plus what Hadoop adds. Verify depth in a demo.

  • Relational and NoSQL engines
  • Managed cloud hosting
  • Data warehouses
  • ETL/ELT pipelines
  • Vector search for AI
  • Backup and replication
  • Scaling and sharding
  • Security and encryption
  • Free plan to start without a card

Hadoop pricing

Entry price

Free

No paid plan required

How Hadoop charges. Hadoop is free; some free products monetise through add-ons, payments or premium support, so check what stays free at scale.

Read from the vendor's official website. Prices change — confirm on hadoop.apache.org.

Specifications

Category
Databases & data platforms
Vendor
Apache Software Foundation
Headquarters
Wilmington, United States
Founded
2006
Pricing model
Free
Starting price
Free
Deployment
Cloud
Platforms
Web
Best for
Startup, Small business, SMB
Made in India
No

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Hadoop — frequently asked questions

What is Hadoop?+

Hadoop is databases & data platforms by Apache Software Foundation. Distributed storage and processing.

How much does Hadoop cost?+

Hadoop is free to use.

Does Hadoop offer a free trial or free plan?+

Yes — Hadoop offers a free plan you can start with.

Is Hadoop made in India?+

No. Hadoop is developed by Apache Software Foundation in Wilmington, United States, though it is used by Indian businesses.

Who is Hadoop best suited for?+

Hadoop suits startup, small business, smb buyers looking for databases & data platforms.

What are the best alternatives to Hadoop?+

Popular alternatives in databases & data platforms include PostgreSQL, Cassandra, MySQL. Use App Advisor's compare tool to see them side by side.

How is Hadoop deployed?+

Hadoop is available as a cloud (SaaS) product, with web access.

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