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DuckDB vs Trino
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| Fact | DuckDB | Trino |
|---|---|---|
| Language | C++ | Java |
| Licence | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Stars | 42k | 13k |
| Latest | v1.5.6 | 483 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 31 days between releases | about 46 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 46+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 69+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace BigQuery. Alternatives to BigQuery →
PartialDuckDBAnalytical SQL on one machine.
PartialTrinoDistributed SQL over object storage and other databases, which keep the data.
DuckDB
DuckDB
✓ signed The latest release, v1.5.6, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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Trino
unsigned The latest release, 483, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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