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Apache Hudi vs Apache Iceberg
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| Fact | Apache Hudi | Apache Iceberg |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Java | Java |
| Licence | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Stars | 6.3k | 9.3k |
| Latest | release-1.2.1 | apache-iceberg-1.12.0 |
| Last push | 2026-10-19 | 2026-10-19 |
| Release cadence | about 19 days between releases | about 118 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 58 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 110+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Apache Hudi replaces Apache Iceberg. Alternatives to Apache Iceberg →
Full replacementTable format with upserts, deletes and incremental processing on a data lake.
Apache Iceberg replaces Apache Hudi. Alternatives to Apache Hudi →
Full replacementOpen table format with ACID transactions, schema evolution and time travel on object storage.
Both replace Delta Lake. Alternatives to Delta Lake →
Full replacementApache HudiTable format with upserts, deletes and incremental processing on a data lake.
Full replacementApache IcebergOpen table format with ACID transactions, schema evolution and time travel on object storage.
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
Apache Iceberg
- apache-iceberg-1.12.02026-09-30Build: Designate a single Gradle cache writer across CI workflows
- apache-iceberg-1.11.02026-05-20Revert "[SPEC] Add implementation note about schema evolution (#13936)"
- apache-iceberg-1.10.22026-05-18Core, Spark: Fix equality deletes non-deterministic schema ordering (#13873)(Backports #15514)
- apache-iceberg-1.10.12025-12-22API
- apache-iceberg-1.10.02025-09-11Add format/ to site-ci
Apache Hudi
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Apache Iceberg
unsigned The latest release, apache-iceberg-1.12.0, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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