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Apache HBase vs Cloudera Distribution for Hadoop comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jan 7, 2025

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

Apache HBase
Ranking in NoSQL Databases
13th
Average Rating
6.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.3
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Cloudera Distribution for H...
Ranking in NoSQL Databases
8th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.4
Number of Reviews
50
Ranking in other categories
Hadoop (2nd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of February 2025, in the NoSQL Databases category, the mindshare of Apache HBase is 4.8%, down from 5.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Cloudera Distribution for Hadoop is 2.0%, down from 2.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
NoSQL Databases
 

Featured Reviews

Sekhar Reddy B - PeerSpot reviewer
Offers real-time aggregations and easy for a beginner to learn to use this
We use it for real-time data grouping The most valuable part is the column family structure. We mainly use it for real-time aggregations. That's why we prefer it as a NoSQL database. We've seen performance issues when we have more regions. The product needs improvement in that area. So we…
Rok Dolinsek - PeerSpot reviewer
Enables on-premise implementation with powerful data processing capabilities
This is the only solution that is possible to install on-premise. Cloudera provides a hybrid solution that combines compute on cloud or on-premises. It includes all machine learning algorithms in the Spark machine learning library. All functionalities needed for a big data platform and ETL are on the platform, eliminating the need for other tools. It is scalable, ready for vertical scaling, and very powerful, offering numerous functionalities and configurations for generative AI.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"Apache HBase is a database used for data storage."
"The most valuable part is the column family structure."
"We're now able to store large volumes of data through Cloudera Distribution for Hadoop. We're able to push large volumes of data to the platform, and that used to be a challenge, especially when storing a terabyte of information. This is the area where Cloudera Distribution for Hadoop improved the organization."
"The solution is stable."
"Very good end-to-end security features."
"The tool can be deployed using different container technologies, which makes it very scalable."
"The most valuable feature is Kubernetes."
"The features I find most valuable is that the solution is that it is easy to install and to work with. It starts with the installation and from there on the management is very simple and centralized."
"Cloudera is a very manageable solution with good support."
"The solution is reliable and stable, it fits our requirements."
 

Cons

"We've seen performance issues."
"I don't like using Apache HBase to store huge amounts of data because of many performance issues."
"It would be useful if Cloudera had more tools like SQL Engines that offer the traditional relational database. We have to do a lot of work preparing the data outside Cloudera before getting it into the platform."
"The performance of some analytics engines provided by Cloudera is not that good."
"The tool's ability to be deployed on a cloud model is an area of concern where improvements are required."
"The tool doesn't support reporting, and relational databases are still the major source of reporting data. Apache Iceberg will be launched soon within the Cloudera cluster for analytical purposes. The Cloudera Machine Learning aspect could be tuned and enhanced to enable us to host some predictive analytics machine learning and AI use cases."
"The one thing that we struggled with predominately was support. Because it was relatively new, support was always a big issue and I think it's still a bit of an ongoing concern with the team currently managing it."
"The security of this solution could be improved. There should also be a way to basically have a blockchain enabled storage with the HDFS."
"I would like to see an improvement in how the solution helps me to handle the whole cluster."
"Cloudera Distribution for Hadoop is not always completely stable in some cases, which can be a concern for big data solutions."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"The tool is expensive...For the SMB market or customers whose environments are not that complex and do not have multiple systems running, Cloudera might not be a good option."
"I wouldn't recommend CDH to others because of its high cost."
"Cloudera Distribution for Hadoop is expensive, with support costs involved."
"The solution is fairly expensive."
"I haven't bought a license for this solution. I'm only using the Apache license version."
"The price is very high. The solution is expensive."
"The tool is not expensive."
"The pricing must be improved."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
20%
Computer Software Company
15%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Government
7%
Financial Services Firm
24%
Computer Software Company
14%
Educational Organization
12%
Manufacturing Company
9%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Apache HBase?
Apache HBase is a database used for data storage.
What needs improvement with Apache HBase?
We've seen performance issues when we have more regions. The product needs improvement in that area. So we experience performance issues sometimes when the load increases.
What advice do you have for others considering Apache HBase?
It's better to use AWS DynamoDB or Cassandra. I would rate it an eight out of ten. It is easy for a beginner to learn.
What do you like most about Cloudera Distribution for Hadoop?
The tool can be deployed using different container technologies, which makes it very scalable.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Cloudera Distribution for Hadoop?
The price for Cloudera is average, yet it is very good compared to other solutions. It can be deployed on-premises, unlike competitors' cloud-only solutions.
What needs improvement with Cloudera Distribution for Hadoop?
It is quite complicated to configure and install. Integrating the platform into an information system is always a challenge, especially when starting with on-premise implementation. Integrating wit...
 

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Sample Customers

Bloomberg, Wells Fargo, Apple, Capital One, NVIDIA
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