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Delta Lake vs Apache Hudi
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| Fact | Delta Lake | Apache Hudi |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Scala | Java |
| Licence | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Stars | 9k | 6.3k |
| Latest | v4.4.1 | release-1.2.1 |
| Last push | 2026-10-18 | 2026-10-19 |
| Release cadence | about 28 days between releases | about 19 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 82 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 58 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Delta Lake replaces Apache Hudi. Alternatives to Apache Hudi →
Full replacementOpen table format with ACID transactions and time travel on object storage.
Apache Hudi replaces Delta Lake. Alternatives to Delta Lake →
Full replacementTable format with upserts, deletes and incremental processing on a data lake.
Both replace Apache Iceberg. Alternatives to Apache Iceberg →
Full replacementDelta LakeOpen table format with ACID transactions and time travel on object storage.
Full replacementApache HudiTable format with upserts, deletes and incremental processing on a data lake.
Delta Lake
Apache Hudi
- release-1.1.22026-10-171.1.2 Release
- release-1.2.12026-09-241.2.1 Release
- release-0.14.22026-06-080.14.2 Release
- release-1.2.02026-05-231.2.0 Release
- release-0.15.12026-05-210.15.1 Release
Delta Lake
✓ signed The latest release, v4.4.1, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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Apache Hudi
unsigned The latest release, release-1.2.1, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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