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ClickHouse vs StarRocks
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| Fact | ClickHouse | StarRocks |
|---|---|---|
| Language | C++ | Java |
| Licence | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Stars | 50k | 12k |
| Latest | v26.8.19.9-lts | 4.1.3 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 1 day between releases | about 11 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 52+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 59+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Snowflake. Alternatives to Snowflake →
Full replacementClickHouseColumnar SQL analytics on your own servers or object storage.
Full replacementStarRocksMPP analytics on local or lake data, with a MySQL-compatible protocol.
ClickHouse
- v26.8.19.9-lts2026-10-06Release v26.8.19.9-lts
- v26.7.23.7-stable2026-10-06Release v26.7.23.7-stable
- v26.3.43.4-lts2026-10-06Release v26.3.43.4-lts
- v26.9.11.2-stable2026-10-05Release v26.9.11.2-stable
- v26.8.18.2-lts2026-10-05Release v26.8.18.2-lts
ClickHouse
unsigned The latest release, v26.8.19.9-lts, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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StarRocks
unsigned The latest release, 4.1.3, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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