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Apache Cloudberry vs Deepnote

A side-by-side editorial comparison of Apache Cloudberry and Deepnote — release velocity, themes, recent moves, and the top alternatives to consider.

Apache Cloudberry vs Deepnote: at a glance

FeatureApache CloudberryDeepnote
SectorAnalyticsAnalytics
Velocity score5.02.5
Sparks · 30d00
Top themesanalytics, mpp-database, apache-incubator, open-sourcedata notebooks, agentic ai, mcp, workspace context
Last editorial update8h ago1h ago
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What is Apache Cloudberry?

Apache Cloudberry is three release candidates into 2.2.0.

Apache Cloudberry is an open-source MPP analytics database in the Apache Incubator, derived from Greenplum. The 2.2.0 release has gone through rc1 (September 3), rc2 (October 7) and rc3 (October 20), with no release notes attached to the later candidates. 2.1.0 shipped in May after two candidates.

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What is Deepnote?

Deepnote's agent now runs from first prompt to finished notebook without handoffs.

Deepnote's most recent entry, in October, makes Deepnote Agent a single agent that keeps context from the first instruction to the finished notebook, and lets private and shared projects sit in the same folder. It builds on June's native Codex connection to a workspace's notebooks, schedules and data, and July's MCP tools that let agents create and attach integrations. Spring releases added run snapshots, Git sync, Polars support, PDF export and AI usage metering.

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Apache Cloudberry vs Deepnote: editorial side-by-side

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Apache Cloudberry is three release candidates into 2.2.0.

◆ Current state

Apache Cloudberry is an open-source MPP analytics database in the Apache Incubator, derived from Greenplum. The 2.2.0 release has gone through rc1 (September 3), rc2 (October 7) and rc3 (October 20), with no release notes attached to the later candidates. 2.1.0 shipped in May after two candidates.

◆ Where it's heading

Each release goes through two or three candidates and ASF votes; 2.0.0 also needed three. The gap between feature releases has been roughly six to eight months.

◆ Prediction

2.2.0 final is likely after the rc3 vote, if no further candidate is needed. The entries do not list 2.2.0's feature content.

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Deepnote
ANALYTICS
2.5

Deepnote's agent now runs from first prompt to finished notebook without handoffs.

◆ Current state

Deepnote's most recent entry, in October, makes Deepnote Agent a single agent that keeps context from the first instruction to the finished notebook, and lets private and shared projects sit in the same folder. It builds on June's native Codex connection to a workspace's notebooks, schedules and data, and July's MCP tools that let agents create and attach integrations. Spring releases added run snapshots, Git sync, Polars support, PDF export and AI usage metering.

◆ Where it's heading

The notebook is being repositioned as a workspace agents operate in, both Deepnote's own agent and external ones like Codex. Releases have slowed from monthly in spring to one entry each in July and October.

◆ Prediction

Further agent capabilities or more external agent connections are the likeliest next move; the slower cadence makes timing hard to read.

Alternatives to Apache Cloudberry and Deepnote

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 Deepnote.

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Recent activity from Apache Cloudberry and Deepnote

Latest ship moves from both products, interleaved chronologically. ⚡ = editorial spark.

  1. 13d agoApache CloudberryApache Cloudberry 2.2.0 third release candidate
  2. 24d agoDeepnotePrivate and shared projects can live in the same folder
  3. 26d agoApache CloudberryApache Cloudberry 2.2.0 second release candidate
  4. 2mo agoApache CloudberryApache Cloudberry 2.2.0 first release candidate
  5. 4mo agoDeepnoteNew MCP tools for integrations
  6. 5mo agoDeepnoteYour workspace as the context for every exploration ⚡
  7. 6mo agoApache CloudberryApache Cloudberry 2.1.0 official release
  8. 6mo agoDeepnoteRun snapshots, Git sync, Polars support, PDF export, & a cleaner notebook
  9. 6mo agoDeepnoteRun snapshots, Git sync, & AI usage visibility
  10. 6mo agoDeepnoteRun snapshots, Git sync, Polars support, PDF export, & a cleaner notebook
  11. 7mo agoApache CloudberryApache Cloudberry 2.1.0 second release candidate
  12. 8mo agoApache CloudberryApache Cloudberry 2.1.0 first release candidate

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Apache Cloudberry and Deepnote?

They serve adjacent needs but don't currently overlap on shipped themes. Apache Cloudberry is currently shipping more aggressively (velocity 5.0 vs 2.5), with 0 editorial sparks in the last 30 days against 0. 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 Deepnote?

Sparkpulse doesn't pick a winner — we score release velocity, not feature parity. Apache Cloudberry is currently shipping more aggressively (velocity 5.0 vs 2.5), with 0 editorial sparks in the last 30 days against 0. 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 Deepnote?

Top Deepnote alternatives in Analytics are ranked by recent ship velocity. Browse the "Deepnote alternatives" section above for the current picks, or visit /alternatives/deepnote for the full list with editorial commentary on each.