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Apache Iceberg vs Apache Paimon
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| Fact | Apache Iceberg | Apache Paimon |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Java | Java |
| Licence | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Stars | 9.3k | 3.4k |
| Latest | apache-iceberg-1.12.0 | release-2.1.0 |
| Last push | 2026-10-19 | 2026-10-19 |
| Release cadence | about 118 days between releases | too few releases |
| Active contributors | 110+ 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 Iceberg. Alternatives to Apache Iceberg →
PartialLake table format built for streaming writes with Flink and Spark, with changelog production.
Both replace Apache Hudi. Alternatives to Apache Hudi →
Full replacementApache IcebergOpen table format with ACID transactions, schema evolution and time travel on object storage.
PartialApache PaimonLake table format built for streaming writes with Flink and Spark, with changelog production.
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 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 Iceberg
unsigned The latest release, apache-iceberg-1.12.0, 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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