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Open source Apache Doris alternatives: 2 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

2 of the 9 Apache Doris alternatives we track are open source. Trino and DuckDB rank highest, with facts last verified Nov 8, 2026.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingVerified priceOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Trino logoTrinoOpen source—YesSelf-hosted, Linux5 of 561.8
2DuckDB logoDuckDBOpen source—YesWindows, macOS, Linux +15 of 557.5
  1. Trino logo

    1. TrinoTop pick

    Best for: Data teams that want fast SQL over a data lake and other databases without copying data into a warehouse.

    Open sourceSelf-hostableSelf-hosted, Linux

    61.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Apache Doris

    Open-source SQL engine that queries data lakes in place, if you mainly use Doris as a lakehouse query layer.

    Pros

    • Queries data in place across lakes, databases and NoSQL stores
    • Federated joins across different systems in one SQL query
    • Standard ANSI SQL that works with common BI tools
    • Free under Apache 2.0 with an active community

    Cons

    • Not a transactional database or a storage layer on its own
    • Self-managed clusters need tuning and operations skills
    • No official managed service from the project itself
    Visit Trino Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Trino a good Apache Doris alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    License
    Apache-2.0
    Checked Nov 4, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Formerly
    PrestoSQL
    Checked Nov 4, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Query federation
    Yes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026trino.io(opens source in a new tab)
    SQL standard
    ANSI SQL
    Checked Nov 8, 2026trino.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Governance
    Trino Software Foundation
    Checked Nov 8, 2026trino.io(opens source in a new tab)
  2. DuckDB logo

    2. DuckDB

    Best for: Analysts and data engineers who want fast SQL over local or cloud files without running a database server

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWindows, macOS, Linux, Web

    57.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Apache Doris

    Embedded analytics database for single-machine workloads, with nothing to deploy.

    Pros

    • Runs in-process with no server to install or manage
    • Queries CSV, JSON, Parquet and Iceberg files directly
    • Clients for Python, R, Java, Node.js, Go, Rust and more
    • MIT licence, governed by an independent foundation

    Cons

    • Not built for many concurrent writers or high-volume transactional apps
    • Single-machine engine; scaling beyond one host needs other tools or a hosted service
    • No built-in GUI; you need a client tool or notebook for visual work
    Visit DuckDB Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is DuckDB a good Apache Doris alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    License
    MIT
    Checked Nov 1, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Governance
    DuckDB Foundation
    Checked Nov 1, 2026duckdb.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Deployment
    In-process
    Checked Nov 8, 2026duckdb.org(opens source in a new tab)
    File formats
    CSV, JSON, Parquet, Iceberg
    Checked Nov 1, 2026duckdb.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Latest version
    2.0.0 LTS
    Checked Nov 1, 2026duckdb.org(opens source in a new tab)