# CloudQuery: Free Open Source Alternative to BigQuery, Matillion, Snowflake

Canonical: https://caniforkit.com/fork/cloudquery
Last updated: 2026-11-07

CloudQuery (Open Source, Open Source) replaces BigQuery, Matillion, Snowflake, Supermetrics. CloudQuery is an open-source ELT platform that enables easy data integration from hundreds of cloud and security tools to any destination.

## Tool Specifications
- **Tool Name**: CloudQuery
- **Type**: Open Source Project
- **License**: Open Source
- **Official Website**: https://www.cloudquery.io
- **GitHub Repository**: https://github.com/cloudquery/cloudquery
- **GitHub Stars**: ★ 6.6k
- **Runs On**: Local
- **Maintenance Status**: nov 2026
- **Platforms**: desktop, cross-platform, one-click install
- **Data Storage**: All application data lives locally on your own machine.
- **Installation**: Clone https://github.com/cloudquery/cloudquery or deploy with Docker Compose
- **Setup Requirements**: Download the native package or installer for your operating system.
- **The Catch / Limitation**: Community-driven open source project without dedicated enterprise SLAs.

## Paid SaaS Applications Replaced (4)
Replacing these paid tools with CloudQuery saves up to $80/mo ($960/yr) in software subscriptions:

| Replaced Software | Category | SaaS Price | Comparison Guide |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [BigQuery](https://caniforkit.com/bigquery) | [hosting](https://caniforkit.com/category/hosting) | $25/mo | [Compare BigQuery vs CloudQuery](https://caniforkit.com/vs/bigquery-vs-cloudquery) |
| [Matillion](https://caniforkit.com/matillion) | [automation](https://caniforkit.com/category/automation) | $15/mo | [Compare Matillion vs CloudQuery](https://caniforkit.com/vs/matillion-vs-cloudquery) |
| [Snowflake](https://caniforkit.com/snowflake) | [databases](https://caniforkit.com/category/databases) | $25/mo | [Compare Snowflake vs CloudQuery](https://caniforkit.com/vs/snowflake-vs-cloudquery) |
| [Supermetrics](https://caniforkit.com/supermetrics) | [automation](https://caniforkit.com/category/automation) | $15/mo | [Compare Supermetrics vs CloudQuery](https://caniforkit.com/vs/supermetrics-vs-cloudquery) |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Is CloudQuery free and open source?
CloudQuery is an open source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on local. CloudQuery is an open-source ELT platform that enables easy data integration from hundreds of cloud and security tools to any destination.

### What is the trade-off or limitation of using CloudQuery?
Community-driven open source project without dedicated enterprise SLAs.

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