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Apache Spark vs Unity Catalog
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| Fact | Apache Spark | Unity Catalog |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Scala | Java |
| Licence | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Stars | 44k | 3.6k |
| Latest | v4.2.0 | v0.6.0 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-05 |
| Release cadence | too few releases | about 32 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 93+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 26 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Databricks. Alternatives to Databricks →
PartialApache SparkThe engine Databricks is built on, without its notebooks, catalog or managed clusters.
PartialUnity CatalogThe open source release of Databricks' catalog for tables, volumes and functions; the catalog only.
Apache Spark
unsigned The latest release, v4.2.0, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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Unity Catalog
✓ signed The latest release, v0.6.0, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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