Apache HBase vs SingleStore comparison

The compared Apache and SingleStore solutions aren't in the same category. Apache is ranked #11 in ND , with an average rating of 6.0, and holds a 5.9% mindshare in the category. SingleStore is ranked #11 in DS , with an average rating of 8.8, and holds a 1.8% mindshare. Additionally, 50% of Apache users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of SingleStore users who would recommend it.

Apache HBase

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100% willing to recommend

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Executive Summary

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Categories and Ranking

Apache HBase

Average Rating

6.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

NoSQL Databases (11th)

SingleStore

Average Rating

8.8

Reviews Sentiment

7.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Database as a Service (DBaaS) (11th), Vector Databases (15th)

Mindshare comparison

While both are Databases solutions, they serve different purposes. Apache HBase is designed for NoSQL Databases and holds a mindshare of 5.9%, up 5.0% compared to last year.
SingleStore, on the other hand, focuses on Database as a Service (DBaaS), holds 1.8% mindshare, up 0.7% since last year.

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Featured Reviews

Sekhar Reddy B

Principal Software Engineer at Securonix

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…

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Yasin Sarı

Senior Data Analyst at a comms service provider with 1,001-5,000 employees

High-speed data processing, seamless scalability, and excellent high availability making it an optimal choice for those prioritizing performance and efficiency in a database solution

There's a noteworthy consideration when it comes to collecting massive amounts of data. It is not the optimal choice for direct data collection through queries, and it's more suited for aggregation tasks. Attempting to use it for direct extraction, for instance, might lead to memory-related challenges. While MySQL version five might lack extensive SQL capabilities, SingleStore also has its constraints, requiring simpler SQL writing. This becomes evident when seeking advanced functionalities like window functions or JSON functions, where SingleStore doesn't offer an extensive toolkit, necessitating a more straightforward approach to SQL.

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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."

"The paramount advantage is the exceptional speed."

"It's a distributed relational database, so it does not have a single server, it has multiple servers. Its architecture itself is fast because it has multiple nodes to distribute the workload and process large amounts of data."

"The ability to store data in memory is a standout feature, enhanced by robust failover mechanisms."

"MemSQL supports the MySQL protocol, and many functions are similar, so the learning curve is very short."

"The most valuable feature is the ability to create pipelines, streamline and extract data from the pipelines."

"The product can automatically reinstall and reconfigure in case of a shutdown."

Cons

"I don't like using Apache HBase to store huge amounts of data because of many performance issues."

"We've seen performance issues."

"We don't get good discounts in Pakistan."

"Having the ability to migrate servers using a single command would be extremely beneficial."

"There should be more pipelines available because I think that if MemSQL can connect to other services, that would be great."

"Poor key distribution can significantly impact performance, requiring a backward approach in design rather than adding tables incrementally."

"For new customers, it's very tough to start. Their documentation isn't organized, and there's no online training available. SingleStore is working on it, but that's a major drawback."

"It is not the optimal choice for direct data collection through queries, and it's more suited for aggregation tasks."

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"SingleStore is a bit expensive."

"I would advise users to try the free 128GB version."

"Using it for analytical purposes can be cost-effective in the long run, especially in terms of infrastructure."

"They have two main options: cloud installation and bare-metal installation, each with different pricing models."

"The product's licensing is not expensive. It is comparable."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

23%

Computer Software Company

13%

Educational Organization

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

34%

Computer Software Company

12%

University

Comms Service Provider

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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.

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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.

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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.

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What do you like most about SingleStore DB?

The paramount advantage is the exceptional speed.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SingleStore DB?

Using it for analytical purposes can be cost-effective in the long run, especially in terms of infrastructure. While building an on-premise cluster incurs an initial cost for servers with ample RAM...

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What needs improvement with SingleStore DB?

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Also Known As

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Overview

Apache HBase is an open-source, distributed, versioned, non-relational database modeled after Google's BigTable. Just as Bigtable leverages the distributed data storage provided by the Google File System, Apache HBase provides Bigtable-like capabilities on top of Hadoop and HDFS.

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SingleStore enables organizations to scale from one to one million customers, handling SQL, JSON, full text and vector workloads — all in one unified platform.

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