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Apache Hudi vs Apache Paimon
The same facts for both, read from GitHub every night, and the relation a person reviewed.
| Fact | Apache Hudi | Apache Paimon |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Java | Java |
| Licence | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Stars | 6.3k | 3.4k |
| Latest | release-1.2.1 | release-2.1.0 |
| Last push | 2026-10-19 | 2026-10-19 |
| Release cadence | about 19 days between releases | too few releases |
| Active contributors | 58 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 55+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Apache Paimon replaces Apache Hudi. Alternatives to Apache Hudi →
PartialLake table format built for streaming writes with Flink and Spark, with changelog production.
Both replace Apache Iceberg. Alternatives to Apache Iceberg →
Full replacementApache HudiTable format with upserts, deletes and incremental processing on a data lake.
PartialApache PaimonLake table format built for streaming writes with Flink and Spark, with changelog production.
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 Paimon
- release-2.1.02026-10-12Apache Paimon 2.1.0 source, signature and checksum
- release-2.0.02026-08-07Apache Paimon 2.0.0
Apache Hudi
unsigned The latest release, release-1.2.1, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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Apache Paimon
✓ signed The latest release, release-2.1.0, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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