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Dataiku vs InfluxDB

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Dataiku

Machine Learning

Everyday AI, Extraordinary People

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
InfluxDB logo

InfluxDB

Logging

Purpose-built time series database for metrics and events

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; InfluxDB high-cardinality data causes memory pressure and performance degradation
  • They diverge on capability: Dataiku covers Visual data prep, InfluxDB covers Time-series Storage.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Dataiku and InfluxDB actually diverge.

Attributes where Dataiku and InfluxDB differ
AttributeDataikuInfluxDB
Pricing modelfreemiumUnknown
PlatformsLinux, Mac, Windows, WebCloud, Docker, Linux, macOS, Windows, AWS, Google Cloud, Azure
CategoryMachine LearningLogging
Founded20132012

Identical on both: starting price (Free), 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 InfluxDB

  • Time-series Storage
  • Flux Query Language
  • High Write Throughput
  • Data Compression
  • Retention Policies
  • Continuous Queries
  • Built-in Dashboards
  • Telegraf

Both cover

  • Linux support
  • Mac support
  • Windows support
  • 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 InfluxDB
  • Giving analysts and data scientists a shared visual and code environmentnot InfluxDB

InfluxDB

  • Monitoringnot Dataiku
  • IoT datanot Dataiku
  • Financial datanot Dataiku
  • Log analyticsnot Dataiku
  • Observabilitynot 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

InfluxDB

  • High-cardinality data causes memory pressure and performance degradation
  • No support for joins or transactions like relational databases
  • Queries limited to 72-hour window in InfluxDB 3 OSS Core
  • Clustering and authentication features absent from community version

Pricing, plan by plan

Dataiku

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

InfluxDB

Free
  • Cloud Serverless FreeFree
    • 5 MB writes per 5 minutes
    • 300 MB queries per 5 minutes
    • 30 day retention
  • Cloud Serverless Usage-Based$undefined/mo
    • 0.0025 USD per MB ingested
    • 0.012 USD per 100 queries
    • 0.002 USD per GB-hour storage

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 InfluxDB if

  • You need time-series storage.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Cloud, Docker, Linux, macOS, Windows, AWS, Google Cloud, Azure.
  • You also want flux query language.
InfluxDB review

Questions people ask

Is Dataiku or InfluxDB better?
Neither clearly leads. Dataiku starts at Free and InfluxDB at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Dataiku or InfluxDB?
Dataiku starts at Free and InfluxDB at Free.
Does Dataiku or InfluxDB run on more platforms?
Dataiku runs on Linux, Mac, Windows, Web. InfluxDB runs on Cloud, Docker, Linux, macOS, Windows, AWS, Google Cloud, Azure.
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 InfluxDB is typically brought in for.
What can Dataiku do that InfluxDB cannot?
Dataiku covers Visual data prep, AutoML, MLOps, Collaboration. InfluxDB covers Time-series Storage, Flux Query Language, High Write Throughput, Data Compression. Both handle Linux support, Mac support, Windows support, 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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InfluxDB: Is there a free tier and what are the limits?

InfluxDB 3 Core OSS is free forever for local development and prototyping. Cloud Serverless free tier includes 5 MB writes per 5 minutes, 300 MB queries per 5 minutes, 30 day retention, and 2 databases.

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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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InfluxDB: Can I self-host InfluxDB?

Yes, InfluxDB 3 Core is fully open source and can be self-hosted with no license required. InfluxDB 3 Enterprise is self-managed and includes a 30-day free trial.

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InfluxDB: What are the series cardinality limitations?

InfluxDB is sensitive to high-cardinality data. High cardinality increases RAM usage and can trigger out-of-memory errors, making it unsuitable for some workloads with many unique tag combinations.

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InfluxDB: Does InfluxDB support SQL queries?

InfluxDB has limited SQL support. Full SQL is available in InfluxDB 3, but earlier versions support only specific SQL commands and use InfluxQL as the primary query language.

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InfluxDB: Can I export my data from InfluxDB?

Yes, data can be exported from InfluxDB using query results. However, the process and supported formats depend on the version and deployment type you are using.

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