Compare Apache HDFS and ClearStory Data - Jun 2022

Shlomi LaviShlomi Lavi / Jun 01, 2022

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - Apache HDFS or ClearStory Data?

Apache HDFS is more expensive to implement (TCO) than ClearStory Data, and Apache HDFS is rated higher (89/100) than ClearStory Data (77/100). ClearStory Data offers users more features (2) than Apache HDFS (0).

Looking for the right Business Intelligence solution for your business? Buyers are primarily concerned about the real total cost of implementation (TCO), the full list of features, vendor reliability, user reviews, and the pros and cons. In this article we compare between the two software products:

Apache Hadoop Vs. ClearStory Data

Apache Hadoop: The Apache™ Hadoop® project develops open-source software for reliable, scalable, distributed computing. The Apache Hadoop software library is a framework that allows for the distributed processing of large data sets across clusters of computers using simple programming models. It is designed to scale up from single servers to thousands of mach...

ClearStory Data: ClearStory Data is bringing Data Intelligence to everyone to accelerate the way business leaders get answers from more data, on a faster cycle, across any number of disparate data sources. ClearStory Data’s solution simplifies data access to internal and external sources, automates data harmonization via Intelligent Data Harmonization™ across dispa...

Who is more expensive? Apache HDFS or ClearStory Data?

The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Business Intelligence software includes the software license, subscription fees, software training, customizations, hardware (if needed), maintenance and support and other related services. When calculating the TCO, it's important to add all of these ”hidden costs” as well. We prepared a TCO (Total Cost) calculator for Apache HDFS and ClearStory Data.

Apache HDFS price starts at $1,000 per license , On a scale between 1 to 10 Hadoop HDFS is rated 6, which is similar to the average cost of Business Intelligence software. ClearStory Data accurate pricing info is available upon request (they don't share it publicly), however , On a scale between 1 to 10 Hadoop HDFS is rated 6, which is similar to the average cost of Business Intelligence software.

Bottom line: Apache HDFS is more expensive than ClearStory Data.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared Apache HDFS Vs. ClearStory Data based on some of the most important and required Business Intelligence features.

Apache HDFS: We are still working to collect the list of features for Apache HDFS.

ClearStory Data: Project Collaboration, Data visualization.

Target customer size

Apache HDFS's typical customers include: SMBs, and ClearStory Data's target customer size include: Medium and large size businesses.



Apache HDFS

ITQlick rating
(3/5)

starts at $1,000 per license

Apache HDFS is a business intelligence software that assists companies in sharing large files across various computing systems.

Categories: BI & Analytics, Business Intelligence.

ClearStory Data

ITQlick rating
(3.5/5)

ClearStory Data is a BI or Business Intelligence software created to aid organizations, department, and businesses in finding and collaborating ideas. Its key features include Automated Data Preparation, Smart ...

Categories: Business Intelligence, Big data, Cloud BI, Data analysis, Data visualization.

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Apache HDFS: 0 Features

We are working to collect the list of features

ClearStory Data: 2 Features

Project Collaboration
Data visualization
ITQlick rating ITQlick Rating is based on the software score (below) and aggregated online reviews
ITQlick score ITQlick Score is a 1 to 100, the calculation is based on pricing, and functionality Vs. alternative solutions
Pricing score pricing Score is a 1 to 10 (10 is high cost), based on the TCO (cost of licences, customizations, training, hardware when relevant) Vs. alternative solutions
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Apache H...
ITQlick rating
3/5
Score
89/100
Pricing
6.4/10
License pricing
$1,000 per license
Functionality
3
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ClearSto...
ITQlick rating
3.5/5
Score
77/100
Pricing
3.8/10
License pricing
Pricing not available
Functionality
12
Qlik Sen...
ITQlick rating
4.3/5
Score
95/100
Pricing
3/10
License pricing
$30 per user/month
Functionality
15
SuiteAna...
ITQlick rating
4.1/5
Score
94/100
Pricing
3/10
License pricing
$499 per month + $99 per user
Functionality
10
Sisense
ITQlick rating
4.6/5
Score
94/100
Pricing
4/10
License pricing
$83 per employee/month
Functionality
35

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Shlomi Lavi is an entrepreneur and founder of ITQlick.com. He holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Information Systems Engineering from Ben Gurion University in Israel. Shlomi brings 17 years of global IT and IS management experience as a consultant and implementation expert for small, medium and large-sized (global) companies. Shlomi’s goal is to share the best knowledge and news about information systems so you can make smarter buying decisions for your business.