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Distributed Storage · Vendor site 2026-10-04

Apache Hadoop is an open-source framework for reliable, scalable distributed computing, including the HDFS storage layer and MapReduce-style processing models. The project site distributes releases, documentation, and community governance for running large data sets across clusters.

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Category: Distributed Storage
Free access: Apache Hadoop is open-source software under the Apache License with free downloads from the project site.
API access: Not confirmed

Is HDFS right for you?

A good fit for

Data platform teams building on-prem or cloud clusters that need HDFS-style distributed storage and processing.

Before you choose

You operate Hadoop clusters yourself; apache.org hosts the project rather than a metered HDFS SaaS product.

Apache distributed data platform

The Hadoop project bundles HDFS storage and cluster processing libraries for teams running large-scale data workloads on commodity hardware.

What it can do

Features & capabilities

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Capability	Value	Evidence	Checked
Project scope	Homepage states Apache Hadoop develops open-source software for reliable, scalable, distributed computing.	Facts sourced	2026-10-04
HDFS role	Intro copy explains distributed processing of large data sets across clusters with local computation and storage.	Facts sourced	2026-10-04
Latest release	News section lists release 3.5.0 as available.	Facts sourced	2026-10-04

Understand the total cost

HDFS pricing & plans

Free

Apache Hadoop is open-source software under the Apache License with free downloads from the project site.

Access: Apache Hadoop is open-source software under the Apache License with free downloads from the project site.

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The practical questions

Frequently asked questions

What is HDFS used for?

Does HDFS have a free plan?

Apache Hadoop is open-source software under the Apache License with free downloads from the project site.. This record lists ongoing free access; check the plan limits before starting.

How much does HDFS 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 HDFS through an API?

Not confirmed. API access and subscription access may have different terms; consult the linked sources.

What should I check before choosing it?

You operate Hadoop clusters yourself; apache.org hosts the project rather than a metered HDFS SaaS product.

Price history

No retained pricing changes yet. A current price alone does not establish a historical trend.

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