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DuckDB vs StarRocks
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| Fact | DuckDB | StarRocks |
|---|---|---|
| Language | C++ | Java |
| Licence | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Stars | 42k | 12k |
| Latest | v1.5.6 | 4.1.3 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 31 days between releases | about 11 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 46+ 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 →
PartialDuckDBIn-process analytical SQL over local files, Parquet and object storage, on one machine.
Full replacementStarRocksMPP analytics on local or lake data, with a MySQL-compatible protocol.
DuckDB
DuckDB
✓ signed The latest release, v1.5.6, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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StarRocks
unsigned The latest release, 4.1.3, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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