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ClickHouse vs Apache Druid
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| Fact | ClickHouse | Apache Druid |
|---|---|---|
| Language | C++ | Java |
| Licence | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Stars | 50k | 14k |
| Latest | v26.7.34.3-stable | druid-38.0.0 |
| Last push | 2026-10-19 | 2026-10-19 |
| Release cadence | about 1 day between releases | about 72 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 51+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 39+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Apache Druid replaces ClickHouse. Alternatives to ClickHouse →
PartialReal-time analytics database built around streaming ingestion and time-based segments.
ClickHouse
- v26.7.34.3-stable2026-10-18Release v26.7.34.3-stable
- v26.3.55.2-lts2026-10-18Release v26.3.55.2-lts
- v26.9.21.9-stable2026-10-17Release v26.9.21.9-stable
- v26.8.30.8-lts2026-10-17Release v26.8.30.8-lts
- v26.7.33.3-stable2026-10-17Release v26.7.33.3-stable
Apache Druid
- druid-38.0.02026-10-01Druid 38.0.0
- druid-37.0.02026-05-08Druid 37.0.0
- druid-36.0.02026-02-09Druid 36.0.0
- druid-35.0.12025-12-15Druid 35.0.1
- druid-35.0.02025-11-18Druid 35.0.0
ClickHouse
unsigned The latest release, v26.7.34.3-stable, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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Apache Druid
unsigned The latest release, druid-38.0.0, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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