Amazon Athena
Query data in S3 using SQL.
Overview
Amazon Athena is an interactive query service that makes it easy to analyze data directly in Amazon S3 using standard SQL. With Athena, there’s no need for complex ETL jobs to prepare your data for analysis. This makes it easy for anyone with SQL skills to quickly analyze large-scale datasets.
✨ Key Features
- Serverless interactive query service
- Query data directly in Amazon S3
- Standard SQL support
- Pay-per-query pricing
- Based on Presto and Trino
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Serverless and easy to use
- Tight integration with the AWS ecosystem
- Pay-per-query model
Unique Value: Provides a simple, serverless way to run interactive SQL queries on data in Amazon S3 without managing any infrastructure.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- A popular choice for quickly and easily querying data stored in Amazon S3 without setting up any infrastructure.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Complex, long-running ETL jobs or use cases that require a dedicated data warehouse.
🏆 Alternatives
Offers a more managed and integrated experience within the AWS ecosystem compared to self-hosting Presto or Trino.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (AWS Business and Enterprise Support tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: Free tier as part of the AWS Free Tier.
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