Apache Druid is an open-source real-time analytics database for fast OLAP queries on large event datasets. It supports sub-second aggregations for clickstream, telemetry, and operational analytics workloads.
Apache Druid is open-source software distributed under the Apache License with no vendor subscription on the project site.
API access
Project documentation covers SQL and native query APIs for Druid clusters.
Is Druid right for you?
A good fit for
Data teams building real-time dashboards or high-concurrency analytical APIs over event streams.
Before you choose
Druid is infrastructure software that requires you to operate or host clusters; the Apache site does not sell managed plans.
Real-time OLAP analytics
Apache Druid targets event-oriented data where teams need fast aggregations, high uptime, and interactive analytics over streaming or batch ingested datasets.
What it can do
Features & capabilities
Unknown is different from unavailable. Each fact carries its own evidence.
Capability
Value
Evidence
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Workload focus
Documentation describes Druid as a real-time analytics database for fast slice-and-dice OLAP on large datasets.
Facts sourced
2026-10-04
Common use cases
Intro pages cite clickstream analytics and network telemetry analytics as typical applications.
Facts sourced
2026-10-04
Understand the total cost
Druid pricing & plans
Free
Free
Apache Druid is open-source software distributed under the Apache License with no vendor subscription on the project site.
Access
Apache Druid is open-source software distributed under the Apache License with no vendor subscription on the project site.
Apache Druid is an open-source real-time analytics database for fast OLAP queries on large event datasets. It supports sub-second aggregations for clickstream, telemetry, and operational analytics workloads.
Does Druid have a free plan?
Apache Druid is open-source software distributed under the Apache License with no vendor subscription on the project site.. This record lists ongoing free access; check the plan limits before starting.
How much does Druid cost?
No paid monthly price is listed; this record treats the product as free to start. See the plan cards for entitlements, billing commitments and seat minimums.
Can I use Druid through an API?
Project documentation covers SQL and native query APIs for Druid clusters.. API access and subscription access may have different terms; consult the linked sources.
What should I check before choosing it?
Druid is infrastructure software that requires you to operate or host clusters; the Apache site does not sell managed plans.
Price history
No retained pricing changes yet. A current price alone does not establish a historical trend.