apache-drill ☆
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Description:
Schema-free SQL Query Engine for Hadoop, NoSQL and Cloud Storage
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 1.22.0@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @ApacheDrill  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Databases
Tags: sql hadoop nosql query-engine big-data
Install: brew install apache-drill
About:
Apache Drill is a schema-free SQL query engine that enables you to query complex, nested data without requiring schemas. It supports a variety of NoSQL databases and file formats, including JSON, Parquet, and HDFS. Drill's primary value is its ability to execute SQL queries directly on diverse data sources in real-time.
Key Features:
  • Schema-free JSON data model
  • Support for multiple data stores and file formats
  • Standard SQL syntax (ANSI SQL:2003)
  • Distributed query engine for petabyte-scale performance
Use Cases:
  • Performing ad-hoc SQL queries on JSON and Parquet files
  • Analyzing data across Hadoop and NoSQL databases
  • Data exploration for data scientists and analysts
Alternatives:
  • Presto – Presto requires predefined schemas, whereas Drill is schema-free for nested data.
  • Trino – Trino is a fork of Presto with similar schema requirements but active community development.
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