Apache Polaris, the interoperable, open source catalog for Apache Iceberg
Iceberg REST catalog that works across engines instead of tying to AWS services.
- Language
- Java
- Licence
- Apache-2.0
- Stars
- 2.1k
- Latest
- apache-polaris-1.8.0
- Last push
- 2026-10-19
alternatives to
AWS Glue Data Catalog
Managed metadata catalog for tables and schemas in AWS analytics services. A closed product from Amazon.
Apache Polaris and Lakekeeper. 2 alternatives to AWS Glue Data Catalog, in Java, Rust. Compare fit, licence, stars and the latest signed release.
Side by side
| Tool | Fit | Stars | Licence | Terms | Self-hosted | Language | Latest | Last push |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apache Polaris | Partial | 2.1k | Apache-2.0 | Open source | Yes | Java | apache-polaris-1.8.0 | 2026-10-19 |
| Lakekeeper | Partial | 1.5k | Apache-2.0 | Open source | Yes | Rust | v0.14.1 | 2026-10-17 |
Every alternative
2 alternatives
Apache Iceberg REST Catalog in Rust — access control, credential vending and audit for every engine and AI agent. Apache 2.0.
Iceberg REST catalog that works across engines instead of tying to AWS services.
- Language
- Rust
- Licence
- Apache-2.0
- Stars
- 1.5k
- Latest
- v0.14.1
- Last push
- 2026-10-17
Head to head
About AWS Glue Data Catalog
- Vendor
- Amazon