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Firebolt

firebolt.io

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Spec score 8.0 #6 of 31 in AWS Marketplace Software

What it is

Firebolt is an open-source analytical database for engineers, with Postgres-compatible SQL and options for self-managed or managed deployment. It can run as a single binary on a laptop or scale to a cluster of hundreds of nodes in a customer’s cloud. Firebolt is designed for sub-second query latency and high-concurrency analytics, and supports Apache Iceberg and DuckLake using open storage standards. Deployment choices include a single binary, Helm chart, Kubernetes Operator, and managed service. Firebolt Core is free forever for self-hosted use, with no usage limits; it cannot be used to build a hosted SaaS that competes with Firebolt’s managed service. Managed compute is billed per second, with scale-to-zero, automatic start and stop, and autoscaling. Object storage is pass-through at $0.0264 / GB·mo, and the managed service includes $200 free credits. AI capabilities include query and embedding functions, vector search, an MCP Server, and a preview agent. Self-managed availability includes AWS and GCP, with Azure in preview; the managed service is currently AWS-only.

Spec sheet

Product
Firebolt is a high-performance, open-source analytical database for engineers with Postgres-compatible SQL.Read 30 Sep 2026 · firebolt.io
Deployment
It runs as a single binary on a laptop or as a cluster of hundreds of nodes in your own cloud.Read 30 Sep 2026 · firebolt.io
Integrations
It integrates with Looker, Tableau, Power BI, Postgres-compatible tools, Go, JDBC, .NET, Node.js, Python, Rust, SQLAlchemy, and REST API clients.Read 30 Sep 2026 · firebolt.io
Security
Firebolt lists SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, ISO 27018, HIPAA support, GDPR alignment, MFA, RBAC, and encryption in transit and at rest.Read 30 Sep 2026 · firebolt.io
Support
The pricing page lists audit logs, metrics, and support as managed-service capabilities.Read 30 Sep 2026 · firebolt.io
Founded
2019Read 28 Sep 2026 · firebolt.io
AI features
Firebolt supports AI_QUERY, AWS_BEDROCK_AI_QUERY, AI_EMBED_TEXT, HNSW vector indexes, VECTOR_SEARCH, an MCP Server, and a preview Firebolt Agent.Read 30 Sep 2026 · firebolt.io
Cloud availability
Self-managed Firebolt is generally available on AWS and GCP and in preview on Azure; the fully managed service is currently offered on AWS only.Read 30 Sep 2026 · firebolt.io
Data platforms
Supported integrations include dbt Core, Airflow 2.x, Confluent Kafka, Apache Iceberg catalogs, Databricks Unity Catalog, Snowflake Open Catalog, and AWS Glue.Read 30 Sep 2026 · firebolt.io
Deployment models
Firebolt offers a zero-dependency single binary, Helm chart, Kubernetes Operator, and fully managed service.Read 30 Sep 2026 · firebolt.io
Free credits
The managed service includes $200 free credits.Read 30 Sep 2026 · firebolt.io
Managed pricing
Managed compute is billed per second, with scale-to-zero, auto-start, auto-stop, and auto-scaling; object storage is pass-through at $0.0264 / GB·mo.Read 30 Sep 2026 · firebolt.io
Notable limits
The native dbt adapter supports dbt Core only, Airflow 3.x is not supported, and Delta Lake is not natively supported.Read 30 Sep 2026 · firebolt.io
Performance
Firebolt is designed for sub-second query latency and low-latency, high-concurrency analytics.Read 30 Sep 2026 · firebolt.io
Storage
The platform supports Apache Iceberg and DuckLake and uses open storage standards.Read 30 Sep 2026 · firebolt.io

Plans and prices

Firebolt Core Free free forever self-hosted · no usage limits · cannot be used to build a hosted SaaS competing with Firebolt managed service Read 30 Sep 2026 · firebolt.io

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Free self-hosted Core plan has no usage limits.
  • Runs as a binary or a large cluster.
  • Supports Apache Iceberg and DuckLake.
  • Managed compute supports scale-to-zero and autoscaling.
  • Lists broad security controls and certifications.

Limits

  • Managed service is currently AWS-only.
  • Azure self-managed availability is in preview.
  • No native Delta Lake support.
  • Airflow 3.x is not supported.

Who it suits

Firebolt suits engineers building analytical workloads who want Postgres-compatible SQL and a choice of self-managed or managed deployment. Its free self-hosted plan may suit teams that can operate their own infrastructure.

Verdict

Firebolt combines an unrestricted free self-hosted plan with managed compute and several deployment formats. Check cloud availability and the listed dbt, Airflow, and Delta Lake limits against your stack before choosing it.

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