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Apache HBase

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Apache HBase is an open-source, distributed database built for large-scale structured data storage on Hadoop. It provides scalable reads and writes, ACID semantics, bulk loading, metrics, and Java APIs for developers and data engineering teams.

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Open SourceApache-2.0WebSelf-hostedCLIAPI
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5.6kstars
3.4kforks
8features
2007since

Overview

6 features

Purpose: Storing and querying large, distributed datasets with scalable database infrastructure.

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Audience: developers and data engineering teams

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Functions: Unknown

Interfaces: API: indicated (inferred, not tested) · MCP: unknown · CLI: indicated (inferred, not tested) · Self-hosting: indicated (inferred, not tested)

Recorded constraints: pricing: open_source · license: Apache-2.0 · platforms: WEB · deployment: browser, self_hosted, cli, api_only

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Record sources: hbase.apache.org · github.com. These links do not verify the individual claims.

In the Databases (SQL, NoSQL, vector, graph) space, Apache HBase takes a focused approach. Inferred · not functionally tested: It focuses on storing and querying large, distributed datasets with scalable database infrastructure. Inferred · not functionally tested: It is built as an open-source project for developers and data engineering teams. Basis unknown · not verified: Apache HBase is open source under the Apache-2.0 license. Basis unknown · not verified: Apache HBase is available on the web, the command line, and API, and it can be self-hosted.

Apache Software Foundation builds and maintains Apache HBase, and it first shipped in 2007. Development happens publicly on GitHub with 5.6k stars and 109 commits in the last 90 days. Inferred · not functionally tested: Among its 6 catalogued features are distributed storage, scalable reads, and scalable writes.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

Tasks: Inferred · not functionally tested

  • Distributed storage
  • Scalable reads
  • Scalable writes
  • ACID semantics
  • Bulk loads
  • Metrics

Topics: Inferred · not functionally tested

Tags
hadoop-databasedistributed-storagebig-datacolumn-orientedjava-ecosystem

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Built with & integrations

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Claude Code
commit d5ada43ac8f3 · since Oct 2026
Codex
commit ee5d92d0b437 · since Sep 2026
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Trust & compliance

License
Apache-2.0
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HTTPSPrivacy PolicyOpen SourceFree tierGitHub · ★ 5.6kActive maintenance

Indexing history

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  1. Indexed8 Oct · 18:17 UTC
    Apache Hbase seen via Saashub
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Frequently asked questions about Apache HBase

What does Apache HBase do?
Inferred · not functionally tested: Apache HBase focuses on storing and querying large, distributed datasets with scalable database infrastructure. It is catalogued under Databases (SQL, NoSQL, vector, graph) on PulseGate.
Who is Apache HBase for?
Inferred · not functionally tested: Apache HBase is an open-source project built for developers and data engineering teams.
Does Apache HBase have a free plan?
Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — Apache HBase is open source under the Apache-2.0 license and free to use.
What platforms does Apache HBase run on?
Basis unknown · not verified: Apache HBase runs on the web, the command line, and API. It can also be self-hosted.
Is Apache HBase still active?
The GitHub repository shows 109 commits in the last 90 days.
Who develops Apache HBase?
Apache HBase is developed by Apache Software Foundation, based in the United States.
When did Apache HBase launch?
Apache HBase first shipped in 2007.
Is Apache HBase open source?
Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — Apache HBase is open source under the Apache-2.0 license, developed on GitHub.

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