Softwr

Machine Learning · head to head

Dataiku vs Firebolt

Dataiku logo

Dataiku

Machine Learning

Everyday AI, Extraordinary People

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Firebolt logo

Firebolt

Databases

Sub-second analytics at cloud data warehouse scale

From
$1.84/hour
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Dataiku has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Dataiku no pricing is published at any tier, and the plans page carries no figures at all; Firebolt compute billed per second on Arm-based processors; small instances still incur measurable costs during idle periods despite auto-stop
  • They diverge on capability: Dataiku covers Visual data prep, Firebolt covers Sub-second Queries.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Dataiku and Firebolt actually diverge.

Attributes where Dataiku and Firebolt differ
AttributeDataikuFirebolt
Starting priceFree$1.84/hour
Pricing modelfreemiumusage-based
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsLinux, Mac, Windows, WebCloud (AWS, GCP, Azure preview), Docker, Kubernetes
CategoryMachine LearningDatabases
Founded20132019

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Dataiku

  • Visual data prep
  • AutoML
  • MLOps
  • Collaboration
  • Governence
  • Python
  • R
  • Spark

Only in Firebolt

  • Sub-second Queries
  • Sparse Indexes
  • Data Pruning
  • Decoupled Storage/Compute
  • SQL Support
  • Semi-structured Data
  • Workload Isolation
  • Airflow

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Dataiku

  • Building and deploying data science and machine learning pipelinesnot Firebolt
  • Giving analysts and data scientists a shared visual and code environmentnot Firebolt

Firebolt

  • Data analytics teams running gigabyte-to-petabyte datasets with sub-second query requirementsnot Dataiku
  • Real-time business intelligence platforms requiring ACID transactions and snapshot isolationnot Dataiku
  • Applications needing vector search on analytical data for similarity queriesnot Dataiku

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Dataiku

  • No pricing is published at any tier, and the plans page carries no figures at all
  • User, row and compute limits are not stated, so nothing about scale can be assessed before contacting sales
  • Access begins with a demo request or a trial rather than a self serve signup

Firebolt

  • Compute billed per second on Arm-based processors; small instances still incur measurable costs during idle periods despite auto-stop
  • Storage pass-through charged at $0.0264/GB monthly on compressed data; uncompressed storage could exceed this
  • Azure deployment currently in Preview status; production recommendations unclear
  • Vector indexes limited to float arrays; other data types require alternative indexing strategies
  • Free tier credits ($200) limited; no perpetual free tier for production use

Pricing, plan by plan

Dataiku

Free
  • Free EditionFree
    • Single user
    • Core features
  • EnterpriseFree
    • Full platform
    • Collaboration
    • MLOps

Firebolt

$1.84/hour

No published plan breakdown. See the Firebolt review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Dataiku if

  • You need visual data prep.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Linux, Mac, Windows, Web.
  • You also want automl.
Dataiku review

Choose Firebolt if

  • You need sub-second queries.
  • You work on Cloud (AWS, GCP, Azure preview), Docker, Kubernetes.
  • You also want sparse indexes.
Firebolt review

Questions people ask

Is Dataiku or Firebolt better?
Neither clearly leads. Dataiku starts at Free and Firebolt at $1.84/hour, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Dataiku or Firebolt?
Dataiku has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Dataiku and $1.84/hour for Firebolt.
Does Dataiku or Firebolt run on more platforms?
Dataiku runs on Linux, Mac, Windows, Web. Firebolt runs on Cloud (AWS, GCP, Azure preview), Docker, Kubernetes.
Can I use Dataiku for free?
Yes. Dataiku has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Firebolt starts at $1.84/hour.
What is Dataiku best used for?
Dataiku is most often used for building and deploying data science and machine learning pipelines, giving analysts and data scientists a shared visual and code environment. Of those, building and deploying data science and machine learning pipelines and giving analysts and data scientists a shared visual and code environment are not what Firebolt is typically brought in for.
What can Dataiku do that Firebolt cannot?
Dataiku covers Visual data prep, AutoML, MLOps, Collaboration. Firebolt covers Sub-second Queries, Sparse Indexes, Data Pruning, Decoupled Storage/Compute. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Dataiku: What are Dataiku pricing tiers and costs?

Dataiku pricing information is not available on their public website. Customers must contact Dataiku sales directly to request pricing, trial access, and licensing information.

Source
Firebolt: How does Firebolt's compute billing model work?

Firebolt uses per-second billing with scale-to-zero capability. The smallest S tier costs $1.84 per hour with 8 vCPU and 64GB memory, while the largest 4XL tier costs $58.88 per hour with 256 vCPU. Users only pay when compute is running.

Source
Dataiku: Does Dataiku offer a free tier or trial?

Free tier or trial availability for Dataiku cannot be determined from publicly accessible pages. Contact Dataiku directly to inquire about evaluation options.

Source
Firebolt: What is the cost for data storage on Firebolt?

Storage costs $0.0264 per GB per month on object storage, billed as pass-through cost at cloud provider rates.

Source
Firebolt: What free credits or trial does Firebolt offer new users?

New users receive $200 free credits to get started with the platform.

Source
Firebolt: Does Firebolt publish pricing for commitment-based discounts?

The pricing FAQ lists a question about commitment-based discounts but does not provide published answers on the pricing page. This requires direct inquiry with sales.

Source
Firebolt: What deployment options does Firebolt offer besides managed service?

Firebolt offers self-hosted open source deployment (unlimited) and Bring Your Own Cloud (BYOC) options in addition to managed service.

Source
Share

Related pages

More on Dataiku

More on Firebolt

Keep looking

Other head to heads