Cloudera Distribution for Hadoop vs Google Cloud Firestore comparison

Cloudera and Google are both solutions in the NoSQL Databases category. Cloudera is ranked #8 with an average rating of 8.4, while Google is ranked #13 with an average rating of 8.5. Cloudera holds a 2.4% mindshare in ND, compared to Google’s 1.7% mindshare. Additionally, 92% of Cloudera users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Google users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jan 7, 2025

Cloudera Distribution for Hadoop and Google Cloud Firestore are competitive in data management and storage. Google Cloud Firestore appears superior due to its advanced data-handling and user-friendliness.

Features: Cloudera Distribution for Hadoop provides a comprehensive ecosystem for big data processing, analytics, and integration with various tools. Google Cloud Firestore focuses on real-time data synchronization, automatic scaling, and seamless cloud integration.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Cloudera Distribution for Hadoop involves a complex deployment process requiring significant IT resources. Google Cloud Firestore offers simplified deployment within the Google Cloud ecosystem and benefits from extensive customer service and support.

Pricing and ROI: Cloudera Distribution for Hadoop requires higher setup costs due to the need for extensive infrastructure and skilled personnel. Google Cloud Firestore uses a pay-as-you-go pricing model that offers flexibility and potential cost reduction, leading to a more attractive ROI.

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Categories and Ranking

Cloudera Distribution for H...

Ranking in NoSQL Databases

8th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Hadoop (2nd)

Google Cloud Firestore

Ranking in NoSQL Databases

13th

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

8.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Managed NoSQL Databases (10th)

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2025, in the NoSQL Databases category, the mindshare of Cloudera Distribution for Hadoop is 2.4%, down from 2.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Google Cloud Firestore is 1.7%, up from 0.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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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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AnthonyAbah

Assistant Director at NAFDAC

Real-time syncing boosts productivity with efficient data management

The most valuable features are Firestore's query capabilities and its real-time syncing functionality. The queries are efficient, apart from some limitations. Real-time syncing allows any changes at the backend to automatically appear at the frontend. This is highly useful as it eliminates the need to reload the browser to see the updates.

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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

"Cloudera is a very manageable solution with good support."

"Cloudera Distribution for Hadoop provides numerous features and capabilities combined into one platform, offers power processing, supports different file systems and query engines, and provides parallel processing for handling many requests."

"The product is completely secure."

"Customer service and support were able to fix whatever the issue was."

"We experienced many issues when we started working with Hadoop 3.0 in the Cloudera 6.0 version, so there are a lot of things that need to improve. I believe they are working on that."

"Provides a viable open-source solution for enterprise implementations and reliable, intelligent data analysis."

"The solution's most valuable feature is the enterprise data platform."

"Cloudera provides a hybrid solution that combines compute on cloud or on-premises."

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"The most valuable features are Firestore's query capabilities and its real-time syncing functionality."

"I use the solution for maps, saving some locations, and chats."

Cons

"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."

"I would like to see an improvement in how the solution helps me to handle the whole cluster."

"The user infrastructure and user interface needs to be improved, as well as the performance. The GUI needs to be better."

"This is a very expensive solution."

"The dashboard could be improved."

"Cloudera Distribution for Hadoop is not always completely stable in some cases, which can be a concern for big data solutions."

"The initial setup of Cloudera is difficult."

"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."

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"Firestore needs improvements in its querying capabilities, particularly the ability to join tables and merge data from different tables before sending it to the front end."

"I initially faced a problem creating groups in individual chats."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The tool is not expensive."

"When comparing with Oracle Sybase and SQL, it's cheaper. It's not expensive."

"I wouldn't recommend CDH to others because of its high cost."

"The product’s price depends from project to project."

"The pricing must be improved."

"The price is very high. The solution is expensive."

"I haven't bought a license for this solution. I'm only using the Apache license version."

"I believe we pay for a three-year license."

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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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What needs improvement with Google Cloud Firestore?

Firestore needs improvements in its querying capabilities, particularly the ability to join tables and merge data from different tables before sending it to the front end. The pricing model is also...

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What is your primary use case for Google Cloud Firestore?

I use Google Cloud Firestore for user management and data storage, primarily for web applications. Firestore helps sync data between different users and stores documents efficiently.

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What advice do you have for others considering Google Cloud Firestore?

I highly recommend Google Cloud Firestore due to its cost-effectiveness and real-time syncing capabilities. However, it needs improvements in querying functionalities and a simplified pricing model.

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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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Google Cloud Firestore is a scalable, real-time NoSQL cloud database that provides document-oriented data storage and synchronizes data seamlessly across devices.

Designed for mobile, web, and server development, Firestore allows developers to store and sync data quickly. It supports real-time updates which enable your applications to reflect changes instantly. Firestore is based on a managed infrastructure, relieving developers from server-side maintenance and scalability concerns. It integrates with other Google Cloud services making it a convenient choice for modern app development.

What are the key features?

Real-Time Updates: Firestore automatically synchronizes data across all connected clients in real-time.
Scaling: Dynamically scales to accommodate growing data and user demands.
Offline Persistence: Stores data locally so that applications remain usable in offline mode.
Database Queries: Supports sophisticated queries to filter and retrieve data efficiently.
Security: Provides robust rules-based security for data control.

What benefits and ROI considerations should users review?

Improved Development Speed: Simplifies syncing and storing data, saving development time.
Cost-Effective: Pay-as-you-go pricing model ensures costs align with usage.
Efficiency: Reduced need for backend development enhances productivity.
Reliability: Rest assured with dependable infrastructure that ensures availability.

Firestore is widely used in industries like retail, where apps require real-time inventory tracking and customer insights. In health tech, it's utilized for patient data management, ensuring real-time updates across platforms while adhering to security protocols. Educational tech companies implement the database to provide an interactive learning experience with live collaboration features.

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Sample Customers

37signals, Adconion,adgooroo, Aggregate Knowledge, AMD, Apollo Group, Blackberry, Box, BT, CSC

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