Apache Pinot
Sub-second SQL queries on fresh streaming data at petabyte scale, built for high-concurrency user-facing apps and AI agent backends.
Technical Profile & Specs
verified 2026-11-07
- Cost
- $0 / forever (Open Source)
- License
- Open Source
- Hosting Model
- Self-host (your server)
- Platforms
- webself-hosteddocker to self-host
- Installation
- Clone https://github.com/apache/pinot or deploy with Docker Compose
- Operational Setup
- Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
- Where Your Data Lives
- All application data and configuration live on your own server or local database.
- The Catch / Trade-off
- Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Amazon Timestream.
Replaces 3 paid apps
up to $85/mo ($1,020/yr) in subscriptions
Apache Pinot FAQ
Common questions
Is Apache Pinot free and open source?+
Apache Pinot is an open-source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on self-host. Sub-second SQL queries on fresh streaming data at petabyte scale, built for high-concurrency user-facing apps and AI agent backends.
What paid software does Apache Pinot replace?+
Apache Pinot serves as a free replacement for 3 paid SaaS applications: Amazon Timestream, Azure Data Explorer, Splunk, saving up to $85/month ($1,020/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up Apache Pinot?+
Installation: Clone https://github.com/apache/pinot or deploy with Docker Compose. Setup notes: Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
What is the catch or trade-off with Apache Pinot?+
Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Amazon Timestream.