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Apache Spark
by Apache Software Foundation · Wilmington, United States · Since 2014
Distributed data processing.
- Starting price
- Free
- Free trial / plan
- Always free
- Start without a card
- Deployment
- Cloud
- Web
- App Advisor rating
- 4.4
- transparency & India fit
What is Apache Spark?
Apache Spark is databases & data platforms from Apache Software Foundation, based in Wilmington, United States and has been building software since 2014. Distributed data 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
- +12 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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Apache Spark features
Category-standard capabilities plus what Apache Spark 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
Apache Spark pricing
Entry price
Free
No paid plan required
How Apache Spark charges. Apache Spark 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 spark.apache.org.
Specifications
- Category
- Databases & data platforms
- Vendor
- Apache Software Foundation
- Headquarters
- Wilmington, United States
- Founded
- 2014
- Pricing model
- Free
- Starting price
- Free
- Deployment
- Cloud
- Platforms
- Web
- Best for
- Startup, Small business, SMB
- Made in India
- No
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Apache Spark — frequently asked questions
What is Apache Spark?+
Apache Spark is databases & data platforms by Apache Software Foundation. Distributed data processing.
How much does Apache Spark cost?+
Apache Spark is free to use.
Does Apache Spark offer a free trial or free plan?+
Yes — Apache Spark offers a free plan you can start with.
Is Apache Spark made in India?+
No. Apache Spark is developed by Apache Software Foundation in Wilmington, United States, though it is used by Indian businesses.
Who is Apache Spark best suited for?+
Apache Spark suits startup, small business, smb buyers looking for databases & data platforms.
What are the best alternatives to Apache Spark?+
Popular alternatives in databases & data platforms include PostgreSQL, Cassandra, MySQL. Use App Advisor's compare tool to see them side by side.
How is Apache Spark deployed?+
Apache Spark is available as a cloud (SaaS) product, with web access.
About Apache Software Foundation
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