It enables to run Hadoop-Hive queries 10x times faster than MR. It allows you to query data frames in python, scala, or java using queries in SQL. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Spark SQL?

There is nothing I don't like about Spark SQL. It is best to query big data in a fast approach. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

UI

Verified User in Information Technology and Services

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

12/7/2021

"Runs with lighting speed"

4/5

What do you like best about Spark SQL?

1. Speed of the queries when executing on Databricks

2. It gets easily integrated with scala.

3. Very easy for distribution data. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Spark SQL?

1. Cost is very high

2. Maintenance is very high and complex Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

CA

Verified User in Airlines/Aviation

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

6/22/2021

"My review on Spark SQL"

5/5

What do you like best about Spark SQL?

The speed and efficiency of SQL querying on distributed computing of Apache Spark platform is what I like the most about Spark SQL. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Spark SQL?

The only disadvantage of Spark SQL that I dislike is, it lacks advanced security features Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

CI

Verified User in Information Technology and Services

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

8/19/2021

"Sparkling Fast SQL"

5/5

What do you like best about Spark SQL?

Spark SQL is incredibly fast when dealing with large amounts of data. And provides almost every function that is commonly used to transform and query data. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Spark SQL?

It is not as intuitive as using exactly SQL. But I have found almost every function I need available but need to comb through the documentation. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

UE

Verified User in Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

9/1/2021

"Nice distribution query and process large no of data"

4/5

What do you like best about Spark SQL?

Distribution and faster query process and aggregation Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Spark SQL?

Not specific one,sometime it took longer time for aggregation Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

UE

Verified User in Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

6/16/2021

"Spark SQL is easy to learn and easy to write complex query in simple low code pattern."

5/5

What do you like best about Spark SQL?

Easy to learn and easy to understand. Can write complex queries in just few lines compare with oracle SQL queries. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Spark SQL?

While working with huge data sometimes get hang. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.