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Dataiku vs Grafana Loki

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Dataiku

Machine Learning

Everyday AI, Extraordinary People

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Grafana Loki

Logging

Log Aggregation for Grafana Stack

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Dataiku no pricing is published at any tier, and the plans page carries no figures at all; Grafana Loki grafana Cloud Logs Pro plan includes only 30-day retention; retention beyond 30 days requires Enterprise plan with minimum $25,000 annual commitment
  • They diverge on capability: Dataiku covers Visual data prep, Grafana Loki covers Log aggregation.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Dataiku and Grafana Loki actually diverge.

Attributes where Dataiku and Grafana Loki differ
AttributeDataikuGrafana Loki
PlatformsLinux, Mac, Windows, WebSelf-hosted (open source), Managed (Grafana Cloud Logs), Enterprise (self-managed with support)
CategoryMachine LearningLogging
Founded20132014

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), free tier (Yes), 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 Grafana Loki

  • Log aggregation
  • Label-based indexing
  • LogQL language
  • Cost-effective
  • API
  • Webhooks
  • REST
  • Api support

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 Grafana Loki
  • Giving analysts and data scientists a shared visual and code environmentnot Grafana Loki

Grafana Loki

  • Cost-sensitive organisations deploying Kubernetes and Prometheus ecosystemsnot Dataiku
  • Teams needing index-free log aggregation for high-volume environmentsnot 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

Grafana Loki

  • Grafana Cloud Logs Pro plan includes only 30-day retention; retention beyond 30 days requires Enterprise plan with minimum $25,000 annual commitment
  • Open-source version requires self-hosting all infrastructure including storage and scaling

Pricing, plan by plan

Dataiku

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

Grafana Loki

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Grafana Loki 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 Grafana Loki if

  • You need log aggregation.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Self-hosted (open source), Managed (Grafana Cloud Logs), Enterprise (self-managed with support).
  • You also want label-based indexing.
Grafana Loki review

Questions people ask

Is Dataiku or Grafana Loki better?
Neither clearly leads. Dataiku starts at Free and Grafana Loki at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Dataiku or Grafana Loki?
Dataiku starts at Free and Grafana Loki at Free.
Does Dataiku or Grafana Loki run on more platforms?
Dataiku runs on Linux, Mac, Windows, Web. Grafana Loki runs on Self-hosted (open source), Managed (Grafana Cloud Logs), Enterprise (self-managed with support).
Can I use Dataiku for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
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 Grafana Loki is typically brought in for.
What can Dataiku do that Grafana Loki cannot?
Dataiku covers Visual data prep, AutoML, MLOps, Collaboration. Grafana Loki covers Log aggregation, Label-based indexing, LogQL language, Cost-effective. 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.

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Grafana Loki: Is there a free tier for Grafana Cloud?

Yes, Grafana Cloud has a Free Forever plan at no cost with no registration required. The free tier is suitable for personal projects and early-stage startups.

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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.

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Grafana Loki: How long is data retained in Grafana's free plan?

The free tier retains metrics, logs, traces, and profiles for 14 days.

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Grafana Loki: What is the minimum cost for Grafana Enterprise?

Grafana Enterprise has a minimum annual commitment of 25,000 dollars.

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Grafana Loki: Do I need a credit card to use Grafana's free tier?

No, Grafana Cloud's Free Forever plan requires no credit card to get started.

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Grafana Loki: How is Grafana Cloud billed?

Grafana Cloud Pro starts at 19 dollars per month with usage-based charges on top. Billing is monthly based on your consumption. Grafana offers automatic volume discounts based on your spending.

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