Apache Hadoop HDFS vs lakeFS
| Apache Hadoop HDFS | lakeFS | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | No | Yes |
| Paid from | Free | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | api, Linux, self-hosted, Windows | api, self-hosted, Web |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Deployment model | self-hosted | hybrid |
| Ingestion modes | both | — |
| Governance controls | Yes | Yes |
| Metadata catalog | — | Yes |
| Open table formats | — | Yes |
| Data sharing | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Data Lake Software. On Samsung Mobile US Press, lakeFS scores higher on our published basis.