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Compare Google Cloud BigQuery and Starburst 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (37.9% of reviews)
Enterprise (47.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
No pricing available
Google Cloud BigQuery
Star Rating
(1,204)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (37.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Free Trial is available
Browse all 5 pricing plansStarburst
Star Rating
(93)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (47.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Google Cloud BigQuery excels in overall user satisfaction, boasting a significantly higher G2 Score compared to Starburst. Users appreciate its serverless architecture and the ability to focus on SQL without worrying about infrastructure, making data analysis feel smooth and efficient.
- Users say that BigQuery's implementation process is quick and intuitive, with many highlighting its pay-as-you-go model that simplifies operations and allows for experimentation with larger datasets. In contrast, Starburst, while praised for its query performance, has fewer recent reviews, which may indicate less current user engagement.
- Reviewers mention that BigQuery's data processing capabilities are robust, with the ability to handle billions of queries efficiently. This is a key advantage for users needing to analyze large datasets quickly, whereas Starburst, despite its strengths in governance features, does not match the same level of performance in this area.
- According to verified reviews, Starburst shines in its support team, which is described as very helpful and informative. Users appreciate the insights provided about query execution plans, which aids in understanding data management, but this does not compensate for the overall lower satisfaction ratings compared to BigQuery.
- G2 reviewers highlight that BigQuery's integration with AI and machine learning tools enhances its functionality, making it a preferred choice for users looking to leverage advanced analytics. Starburst, while offering some integration capabilities, does not provide the same level of support for in-database machine learning.
- Users report that BigQuery's data quality and security features are top-notch, with high ratings for data governance and security measures. In contrast, Starburst's ratings in these areas are lower, indicating potential challenges for users prioritizing data security and compliance.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Google Cloud BigQuery
Free
Free
New customers get $300 in free Google Cloud credits to spend on BigQuery with free trial sign-up.
- 10 GB storage
- Up to 1 TB queries per month
Starburst
No pricing availableFree Trial
Google Cloud BigQuery
Free Trial is available
Starburst
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
614
8.8
84
Ease of Use
8.7
629
9.1
85
Ease of Setup
8.8
404
8.5
76
Ease of Admin
8.5
225
8.5
45
Quality of Support
8.4
566
9.1
84
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
218
9.0
43
Product Direction (% positive)
9.2
602
9.9
83
Features by Category
Management
8.6
123
Not enough data
8.3
121
Not enough data
Functionality
9.0
121
Not enough data
9.1
125
Not enough data
9.0
125
Not enough data
8.9
124
Not enough data
9.4
124
Not enough data
Data Management
8.9
223
|
Verified
8.5
20
8.3
214
|
Verified
8.2
20
8.9
219
|
Verified
7.8
21
8.6
215
|
Verified
8.1
17
8.3
204
|
Verified
7.1
18
8.7
205
|
Verified
8.3
19
Integration
8.6
204
|
Verified
7.7
17
8.6
216
|
Verified
8.8
21
8.6
204
|
Verified
9.0
22
Deployment
7.8
190
|
Verified
7.6
18
9.1
216
|
Verified
8.8
19
Performance
9.1
223
|
Verified
9.0
22
Security
8.7
211
|
Verified
7.5
20
9.2
217
|
Verified
8.4
21
Generative AI
7.7
132
6.1
9
7.9
129
5.9
9
Storage
9.1
70
Not enough data
8.8
70
Not enough data
Availability
8.4
62
Not enough data
8.5
66
Not enough data
8.6
68
Not enough data
Performance
8.5
65
Not enough data
Security
8.7
70
Not enough data
8.8
69
Not enough data
8.4
69
Not enough data
8.7
65
Not enough data
Support
8.7
66
Not enough data
8.9
66
Not enough data
Centralized computation
9.1
27
Not enough data
Localized computation
8.5
28
Not enough data
Statistical Tool
8.7
79
Not enough data
9.0
79
Not enough data
8.8
80
Not enough data
Data Analysis
9.3
79
Not enough data
9.1
80
Not enough data
Decision Making
8.8
80
Not enough data
8.7
78
Not enough data
8.7
80
Not enough data
8.7
78
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.5
51
Not enough data
7.8
51
Not enough data
Marketing Operations
8.8
66
Not enough data
9.2
65
Not enough data
8.9
65
Not enough data
9.4
66
Not enough data
8.8
64
Not enough data
8.5
63
Not enough data
Campaign Activity
9.1
68
Not enough data
9.5
68
Not enough data
8.7
65
Not enough data
9.2
62
Not enough data
8.9
63
Not enough data
9.1
65
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Marketing Analytics
8.8
16
Not enough data
9.6
16
Not enough data
8.3
16
Not enough data
Database
8.8
178
8.0
51
8.9
176
9.0
48
8.8
170
8.4
49
Integrations
8.4
139
8.5
37
8.6
136
8.3
40
Platform
8.9
153
8.3
41
8.9
168
8.2
38
8.6
136
8.3
40
Processing
9.3
170
7.9
39
9.1
164
8.2
41
Data Transformation
8.8
288
7.9
44
9.3
296
9.1
53
Connectivity
8.1
256
8.6
44
8.2
254
Feature Not Available
8.7
283
8.9
48
8.8
274
9.1
42
Operations
8.5
283
7.9
43
8.7
282
7.9
37
8.3
260
7.4
34
8.4
267
7.3
33
8.5
259
6.9
31
Building Reports
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Google Cloud BigQuery and Starburst are categorized as Big Data Processing and Distribution, Big Data Analytics, and Data Warehouse
Unique Categories
Google Cloud BigQuery is categorized as Columnar Databases, Big Data Integration Platforms, ETL Tools, Marketing Analytics, Predictive Analytics, and Data Clean Room
Starburst has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Google Cloud BigQuery
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Starburst
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
16.2%
Computer Software
13.4%
Retail
7.1%
Financial Services
6.5%
Marketing and Advertising
5.1%
Other
51.7%
Information Technology and Services
12.9%
Financial Services
11.8%
Banking
9.7%
Computer Software
7.5%
Retail
6.5%
Other
51.6%
Alternatives
Discussions
Is Big Query free?
3 Comments
BG
noRead more
Is BigQuery part of Google Cloud Platform?
2 Comments
AY
Yes, Bigquery is a GCP product and a serveless data wharehouse.Read more
How BQ legacy SQl is different form the standard SQL?
1 Comment
OD
Legacy SQL is a non-standard SQL only used by BigQuery. Standard SQL is compliant with the SQL 2011.
Google recommends using Standard SQL and looking at the...Read more
Starburst has no discussions with answers
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