Pricing Overview
StarRocks offers a free tier and paid plans starting at $1,200/month for its data warehousing solution. Available tiers include the Rows per Day plan, the Storage Capacity plan, the Scalability plan, and the Support plan.
Plan Comparison
| Plan | Free Tier | Paid Plans |
|---|---|---|
| Rows per Day | Up to 100 million rows/day | No limit |
| Storage Capacity | Not specified | Not specified |
| Scalability | Automatic scaling up to 100 million rows/day | Manual scaling beyond 100 million rows/day |
| Support | Community support | Priority support, including email and phone support |
| Features | Core features of StarRocks, including query acceleration and data warehousing | All core features plus additional features such as advanced security and monitoring |
Hidden Costs and Considerations
While the pricing page provides a clear breakdown of costs, there are some hidden costs to consider:
- Data transfer fees: If you need to transfer large amounts of data between StarRocks and other systems, you may incur data transfer fees.
- Additional storage costs: While the paid plans do not specify storage capacity, additional storage beyond what is included in the plan will be charged at a rate of $0.10/GB/month.
- Professional services: If you need help with implementation or customization, you will need to budget for professional services.
Cost Estimates by Team Size
To give you an idea of the costs involved, here are some rough estimates based on team size:
- Solo user: The free tier should be sufficient for a solo user, but if you need more features or support, the paid plans start at $1,200/month.
- Small team (2-5 users): For a small team, the paid plan starting at $1,200/month may be sufficient. However, depending on your specific needs, additional storage or professional services may add to your costs.
- Enterprise (10+ users): For larger teams, the costs can add up quickly. Assuming an average cost of varies/user/month for a team of 10 users, the total monthly cost would be varies.
How StarRocks Pricing Compares
Here's a brief comparison with two competitors' pricing:
- Amazon Redshift: Amazon Redshift offers a free tier with up to 750 hours of usage per month. Paid plans start with varying pricing.
- Google BigQuery: Google BigQuery offers a free tier with up to 1 TB of data and 10 million rows per day. Paid plans start with varying pricing.
Note that these comparisons are based on publicly available information and may not reflect the actual costs or features of each product.