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OpenLake

Paid#19 of 23 in Data Lakehouse Platforms

OpenLake: A governed, open-source lakehouse for teams standardizing on open table formats. Ranked #19 of 23 in Data Lakehouse Platforms by our editors (7.2/10); pricing: Pricing on request; best for open-source browser-based SQL lakehouses.

7.2/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
7.2 / 10
Pricing
Pricing on request
Best for
Open-source browser-based SQL lakehouses
Storage model
External
Facts checked
20 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Trino SQL workbench with Spark, Polars, Python, and Bash pipelines
- Iceberg storage and Nessie catalog provide open formats and versioning
- RBAC, SSO, MFA, audit logging, and per-query cost attribution
Where it doesn't
- Pricing is handled through contact sales
- Deployment uses Infrastructure as Code in the customer’s cloud account
- Its broad platform scope may exceed smaller analytics teams’ needs

Our verdict on OpenLake

OpenLake is an open-source data lakehouse platform from Blackfell Group for data teams that want governed analytics in customer-owned infrastructure. It combines Trino for interactive SQL, Apache Spark and Polars for ETL, Apache Iceberg for table storage, Nessie for git-like catalog versioning, and Superset for analytics. The platform is available through the web and as a self-hosted deployment, with browser or native-client access to cloud workstations. It is aimed at organizations that value cloud portability, open table formats, and centralized management across enterprise data sources.

The platform’s ecosystem is a central strength. OpenLake brings together Trino, Spark, Iceberg, Nessie, Polars, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Neo4j, Elasticsearch, Tableau, Power BI, and Apache Superset. Teams can manage Trino, Spark, Neo4j, and Elasticsearch through self-service controls, while streaming ingestion, governance cataloging, and external storage support its broader lakehouse design. Natural-language SQL generation and AI-enriched cataloging add assistance around discovery and query creation without replacing the underlying open-source engines.

Governance and operational controls make OpenLake a fit for organizations with defined access and audit requirements. Role-based access control, SSO, MFA, and audit logging are included, alongside per-query cost attribution based on CPU time and data scanned. Deployment through Infrastructure as Code inside the customer’s cloud account gives infrastructure teams a direct role in rollout and administration. Pricing is contact sales, so OpenLake suits buyers prepared to scope a deployment or pilot with the vendor. Teams seeking a narrowly focused SQL tool or a simpler, fixed-price service may prefer a more specialized alternative.

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OpenLake pricing

Plans Pricing on requestPaid No free plan — trial or paid only. Prices checked 20 Sep 2026.

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OpenLake fact sheet

Free plan	Not verified
Paid from	Not verified
Storage model	External
SQL analytics	Yes
ACID transactions	Not verified
Table format support	Open
Streaming ingestion	Yes
Governance catalog	Yes
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted, Browser extension
Platforms	Web
Compliance & security	2FA
Support	Email
Built for	Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate)
Integrations	12 integrations: Trino, Apache Spark, Apache Iceberg, Nessie, Apache Superset, PostgreSQL …
Pricing	Pricing on request
Website	openlake.co
Facts checked	20 Sep 2026

OpenLake integrations

OpenLake lists 12 integrations on its own site.

Trino
Apache Spark
Apache Iceberg
Nessie
Apache Superset
PostgreSQL
MySQL
Neo4j
Elasticsearch
Polars
Tableau
Power BI

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