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Apache Cloudberry vs Countly
A side-by-side editorial comparison of Apache Cloudberry and Countly — release velocity, themes, recent moves, and the top alternatives to consider.
Apache Cloudberry vs Countly: at a glance
What is Apache Cloudberry?
Apache Cloudberry ships 2.2.0 after three release candidates.
Apache Cloudberry is an open-source MPP analytics database in the Apache Incubator, derived from Greenplum. 2.2.0-incubating went final on November 3 after rc1 (September 3), rc2 (October 7) and rc3 (October 20). The release entry carries no notes of its own.
What is Countly?
Countly 25.03.59 defaults to Node 26, supports MongoDB 9 and tightens app scoping.
Countly 25.03.59 on November 13 is a large LTS patch. Clean installs and Docker images move to Node.js 26 and MongoDB 9.0, with older versions still working, and arm64 Docker images arrive. Security fixes tighten which apps a scoped token or member can reach across exports, dashboards, alerts and data tools, and wrong two-factor codes now count toward lockout.
Apache Cloudberry vs Countly: editorial side-by-side
Apache Cloudberry
5.0ANALYTICS
Apache Cloudberry ships 2.2.0 after three release candidates.
◆ Current state
Apache Cloudberry is an open-source MPP analytics database in the Apache Incubator, derived from Greenplum. 2.2.0-incubating went final on November 3 after rc1 (September 3), rc2 (October 7) and rc3 (October 20). The release entry carries no notes of its own.
◆ Where it's heading
The project now ships on a roughly six-month cycle (2.0 in September 2025, 2.1 in May, 2.2 in November), each going through two or three voted candidates. The process is steady; what changed in 2.2 isn't visible in these entries.
◆ Prediction
A 2.3.0 rc1 is the next likely tag, probably in early 2027 if the cadence holds.
Countly
5.0ANALYTICS
Countly 25.03.59 defaults to Node 26, supports MongoDB 9 and tightens app scoping.
◆ Current state
Countly 25.03.59 on November 13 is a large LTS patch. Clean installs and Docker images move to Node.js 26 and MongoDB 9.0, with older versions still working, and arm64 Docker images arrive. Security fixes tighten which apps a scoped token or member can reach across exports, dashboards, alerts and data tools, and wrong two-factor codes now count toward lockout.
◆ Where it's heading
Countly is still mostly hardening access control, carrying the token-scoping work from 25.03.58 into every plugin that reads or changes app data. At the same time it keeps the self-hosted stack on current runtimes.
◆ Prediction
Expect a 24.05 patch that backports these scoping fixes, as 24.05.55 did after 25.03.58.
Alternatives to Apache Cloudberry and Countly
Other Analytics products tracked by Sparkpulse, ranked by recent ship velocity. Each card links to a full editorial trajectory and lets you pivot into a head-to-head comparison with either Apache Cloudberry or Countly.
Dovetail
Dovetail lets admins choose which connectors members can plug into the workspace.
Dagster
Dagster drops Python 3.10 and lets agents run schedules and sensors through MCP.
OpenHouse
OpenHouse adds time-zone-aware retention and per-database table caps.
Kubecost
Kubecost cuts three 3.3.2 release candidates in two days, still without notes.
RStudio
RStudio opens the 2026.11 train with another NOTICE file update.
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Recent activity from Apache Cloudberry and Countly
Latest ship moves from both products, interleaved chronologically. ⚡ = editorial spark.
- 16h agoCountlyCountly 25.03.59: Node 26, MongoDB 9, app scoping fixes
- 11d agoApache CloudberryApache Cloudberry 2.2.0 final release
- 14d agoCountlyCountly 24.05.55: token rules backported, Node 22 move
- 17d agoCountlyCountly 25.03.58: token scoping, revocation and access fixes
- 19d agoCountlyCountly 25.03.57-LTS distrusts emSign roots, fixes A/B setup
- 21d agoCountlyCountly 25.03.56-LTS: Node CVE patch, licence overdue banner
- 25d agoApache CloudberryApache Cloudberry 2.2.0 third release candidate
- 1mo agoCountlyCountly 25.03.55: throttled active-user refresh, explicit DB names
- 1mo agoApache CloudberryApache Cloudberry 2.2.0 second release candidate
- 2mo agoApache CloudberryApache Cloudberry 2.2.0 first release candidate
- 6mo agoApache CloudberryApache Cloudberry 2.1.0 official release
- 8mo agoApache CloudberryApache Cloudberry 2.1.0 second release candidate
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Apache Cloudberry and Countly?
They serve adjacent needs but don't currently overlap on shipped themes. Apache Cloudberry and Countly are shipping at a similar cadence (velocity 5.0 vs 5.0, both within Sparkpulse's "active" band). See the at-a-glance table above for a side-by-side breakdown of velocity, recent sparks, and editorial themes.
Is Apache Cloudberry better than Countly?
Sparkpulse doesn't pick a winner — we score release velocity, not feature parity. Apache Cloudberry and Countly are shipping at a similar cadence (velocity 5.0 vs 5.0, both within Sparkpulse's "active" band). For your specific use case, the alternatives sections above list other Analytics products to evaluate alongside.
What are the best alternatives to Apache Cloudberry?
Top Apache Cloudberry alternatives in Analytics are ranked by recent ship velocity. Browse the "Apache Cloudberry alternatives" section above for the current picks, or visit /alternatives/apache-cloudberry for the full list with editorial commentary on each.
What are the best alternatives to Countly?
Top Countly alternatives in Analytics are ranked by recent ship velocity. Browse the "Countly alternatives" section above for the current picks, or visit /alternatives/countly-server for the full list with editorial commentary on each.