Reviewed by the Softwares.com Editorial Team · Last updated June 2026 · How we rate
Key facts
- Vendor
- Broadcom
- Pricing
- Open source - Free
- Free tier
- Yes
- Platforms
- Self Hosted
- Best for
- Data Engineers, Enterprises
- Editor rating
- 4.1 / 5
- Founded
- 2005
- Headquarters
- Palo Alto, USA
What is Greenplum?
Greenplum is a databases tool from Broadcom. An open-source, massively parallel processing data warehouse based on PostgreSQL, designed for large-scale analytics and machine learning over structured data.
Greenplum uses open source pricing and offers a free tier you can start on without a credit card. Free.
It's best suited to data engineers, enterprises and runs on Self Hosted.
Standout strengths include mpp scale-out analytics, postgresql compatibility, in-database analytics. Worth weighing: heavy operational overhead, less momentum than cloud warehouses.
Greenplum pricing
Pros
- MPP scale-out analytics
- PostgreSQL compatibility
- In-database analytics
Cons
- Heavy operational overhead
- Less momentum than cloud warehouses
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Frequently asked questions
What is Greenplum?
An open-source, massively parallel processing data warehouse based on PostgreSQL, designed for large-scale analytics and machine learning over structured data.
How much does Greenplum cost?
Greenplum is open-source-priced. It has a free tier.
Does Greenplum have a free trial?
Greenplum offers a free tier rather than a time-limited trial.
What platforms does Greenplum support?
Greenplum is available on Self Hosted.