Unilake
Unilake: A broad, governance-focused lakehouse layer for teams working across cloud and local storage. Ranked #5 of 19 in Data Lake Software by our editors (8.6/10); pricing: Open source; best for open-source cross-cloud lakehouses.
At a glance
- Editor score8.6 / 10
- PricingOpen source
- Best forOpen-source cross-cloud lakehouses
- Paid fromFree
- Deployment modelHybrid
- Facts checked22 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Cross-cloud querying without copying data
- Governance with ABAC, policy-as-code, and lineage
- More than 350 pre-built data connectors
Where it doesn't
- The product is in active development toward an Alpha version
- SQL is the primary query interface
- Self-hosting uses Kubernetes and compatible storage services
Our verdict on Unilake
Unilake is an open-source unified data analytics platform for organizations building data and AI workloads across cloud, private-cloud, hybrid, and on-premises infrastructure. Its unified access layer connects cloud and local storage, while StarRocks provides SQL analytics. The product is suited to data teams that want one lakehouse access layer across varied environments rather than a deployment tied to a single cloud.
Its strongest differentiator is breadth across the data lifecycle. Unilake supports batch and micro-batch streaming ingestion, automatic metadata cataloging, data discovery, end-to-end lineage, and data quality checks. Governance features include attribute-based access control, policy-as-code, contextual security, and just-in-time access. Support for Iceberg, Delta, Hudi, Paimon, and Kudu adds flexibility for teams working with multiple open table formats. Data products and models maintained in Git also fit teams that want versioned development practices.
Ecosystem fit is another practical strength. Unilake lists more than 350 pre-built connectors and integrations with Airbyte, Meltano, and Singer. It supports cross-cloud querying without copying data and offers data sharing, alongside web, API, and self-hosted access. Self-hosting is available through Kubernetes and compatible storage services, which makes the deployment model suitable for hybrid environments but adds infrastructure requirements. Unilake is in active development and working toward an Alpha version, so it fits teams comfortable evaluating an open-source platform as it develops. Organizations seeking broad cross-cloud lake access, governance, and multiple table-format options should consider it; teams wanting a mature, narrowly scoped SQL warehouse may prefer an alternative.
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Unilake fact sheet
| Free plan | Not verified |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Free |
| Deployment model | Hybrid |
| Ingestion modes | Both |
| Metadata catalog | Yes |
| Governance controls | Yes |
| Query interface | Sql |
| Open table formats | Yes |
| Data sharing | Yes |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web |
| Compliance & security | SSO/SAML |
| Support | Tickets, Community |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 350+ integrations: Airbyte, Meltano, Singer See all → |
| Pricing | Open source |
| Website | unilake.com |
| Facts checked | 22 Sep 2026 |
Unilake integrations
Unilake lists 350+ integrations on its own site — the 3 named here are the ones its pages call out.
- Airbyte
- Meltano
- Singer
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Alternatives to Unilake
- AWS Lake FormationA deep AWS-native governance layer for organizations building managed data lakes on Amazon S3.9.4
- Cloudera Data Lake ServiceA mature hybrid data lake service for enterprises needing governance, lineage, and Iceberg support.9.1
- Baidu EasyDAPA broad governed data platform for multi-source batch, streaming, SQL, and data services.8.9
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