DuckDB
duckdb.orgAn in-process SQL OLAP database management system
Data & Analyticssqlolapdatabaseopen-sourceanalyticsparquetin-process
About
DuckDB is a fast, embeddable SQL database engine optimized for analytical (OLAP) workloads. It runs in-process alongside your application, supports querying files like Parquet, CSV, and JSON directly, and integrates with popular languages including Python, Java, Node.js, and R. It is free and open-source under the MIT license.
Problem
Running analytical queries typically requires a separate database server, adding complexity and latency to data workflows.
For
data engineers, data scientists, and developers needing fast analytical SQL
How it works
DuckDB embeds directly into the host process, enabling fast columnar SQL queries on local and remote data sources without a separate server.
Business model
open-source
Status
launched