Vendor Sheet
Comparing Apache Iceberg, Delta Lake, Apache Hudi, and Apache Hive
This solution brief compares leading open table formats used in modern data lakehouses. It explains how Iceberg, Delta Lake, and Hudi address limitations of Hive through improved metadata handling, ACID transactions, schema evolution, and time travel. The document highlights Iceberg’s scalability and performance advantages for large datasets. A comparison table outlines feature differences, governance models, and ecosystem support. The brief helps organizations evaluate table formats based on workload requirements, tooling compatibility, and long-term architectural goals.
