Apache HDFS - Top Competitors (Jun 2022)

Shlomi Lavi / updated: Jun 01, 2022

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Apache HDFS vs. Alternatives in 2024

HDFS faces competition from leading software brands in the distributed file system and object storage software category. Some of its top alternatives include Red Hat Ceph Storage, Qumulo Core File System, Pure Storage FlashBlade, and NetApp StorageGRID. HDFS is compared to its top alternatives in the following aspects:

• Cloud/On-premise: Apache HDFS is an open-source software module that can be deployed on the cloud or as an on-premise solution. In comparison, all top alternatives of Apache HDFS are available as cloud-based software, on-premise software, and hybrid-cloud solutions.
• Cost: HDFS is open source, meaning it is free to use. In comparison, Qumulo Core pricing starts at $3411 per month, and a free, open-source version of Red Hat Ceph Storage is available. Other top alternatives of HDFS do not disclose their pricing details. Also, a free trial offer is available for StorageGRID and FlashBlade.
• Customers/Industries: Many companies from several industries use the Apache HDFS, including Twitter, LinkedIn, and eBay. In comparison, HDFS and its top competitors serve similar customers and industries. Also, companies in media & entertainment use Qumulo Core, Red Hat Ceph Storage is used by financial services, NetApp StorageGRID is used in the oil & gas industry, while governments use Pure Storage FlashBlade.
• Functionality: Apache HDFS has several features like file system namespace, data replication, large data processing, etc. Compared to its top alternatives, HDFS does not have native machine learning and artificial intelligence functionalities like its top competitors.
• Popularity: HDFS is a famous open-source software that several enterprises from all over the world use. The Apache Software Foundation, the community that offers HDFS, valued the total software releases, downloads, and usage at $22 billion. In comparison, Pure Storage has over 10,000 customers globally, NetApp serves notable brands like Dow Jones and DreamWorks Animation, and Qumulo stores over 200 billion files.
• Scalability: Apache HDFS handles big data, primarily suited to multinational enterprises and global conglomerates store data in terabytes and petabytes. In comparison, all top alternatives of HDFS are equally scalable software options.
• Support: The Apache HDFS users can get support via a knowledge base, the community, and FAQ channels. Compared to its top alternatives, Apache HDFS does not offer support via live chat, which is available on NetApp and Qumulo. Also, all top alternatives of HDFS offer support through email and phone channels, which are not available for clients that use HDFS.