Cloudera Distribution for Hadoop vs DataStax comparison

Cloudera and DataStax are both solutions in the NoSQL Databases category. Cloudera is ranked #8 with an average rating of 8.3, while DataStax is ranked #19. Cloudera holds a 2.0% mindshare in ND, compared to DataStax’s 0.8% mindshare. Additionally, 92% of Cloudera users are willing to recommend the solution.

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Categories and Ranking

Cloudera Distribution for H...

Ranking in NoSQL Databases

8th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Hadoop (2nd)

DataStax

Ranking in NoSQL Databases

19th

Average Rating

0.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Vector Databases (19th)

Mindshare comparison

As of February 2025, in the NoSQL Databases category, the mindshare of Cloudera Distribution for Hadoop is 2.0%, down from 2.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of DataStax is 0.8%, down from 1.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Q&A Highlights

Minoru Inui

Chief Executive Officer at Techiespod

Nov 16, 2021

Which is better and why: DataStax or Cloudera Distribution for Hadoop?

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Rok Dolinsek

Manager, Bussines Development & Co Owner at Troia d.o.o.

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.

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Financial Services Firm

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Cloudera Distribution for Hadoop?

The tool can be deployed using different container technologies, which makes it very scalable.

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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.

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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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Overview

Cloudera Distribution for Hadoop is the world's most complete, tested, and popular distribution of Apache Hadoop and related projects. CDH is 100% Apache-licensed open source and is the only Hadoop solution to offer unified batch processing, interactive SQL, and interactive search, and role-based access controls. More enterprises have downloaded CDH than all other such distributions combined.

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DataStax excels at managing large volumes of data across distributed settings, ideal for real-time analytics and scenarios demanding continuous availability. Known for robust scalability and high availability, it simplifies operations, enhancing organizational efficacy and decision-making. Widely used in finance, retail, and tech, it supports hybrid cloud environments and is valued for its operational simplicity and minimal maintenance needs.

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