Apache Hadoop HDFS vs Azure Blob Storage
| Apache Hadoop HDFS | Azure Blob Storage | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | Free | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | api, Linux, self-hosted, Windows | Web, api |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Deployment model | self-hosted | cloud |
| Ingestion modes | both | — |
| Governance controls | Yes | — |
Both are listed in Best Data Lake Software. On The Geeks Club, Apache Hadoop HDFS scores higher on our published basis.