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Presto

The fast and reliable SQL engine for all your data.

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Overview

Presto is an open-source distributed SQL query engine designed for running interactive analytic queries against data sources of all sizes ranging from gigabytes to petabytes. It was originally developed at Facebook.

✨ Key Features

  • Distributed SQL query engine
  • Interactive query performance
  • Connectors to multiple data sources
  • ANSI SQL support
  • Separation of compute and storage

🎯 Key Differentiators

  • Focus on AI-powered solutions like voice ordering.
  • Flexible hardware that can be used by guests or staff.
  • Strong focus on labor productivity.

Unique Value: Presto leverages AI and versatile hardware to automate restaurant operations, from drive-thru ordering to tableside payments, enhancing labor productivity for enterprise chains.

🎯 Use Cases (4)

Interactive ad-hoc analytics BI and reporting Data exploration Federated queries across diverse data sources

✅ Best For

  • Used by many large tech companies for interactive analytics on massive datasets.

💡 Check With Vendor

Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:

  • Long-running ETL jobs that are better suited for batch processing engines like Apache Spark.

🏆 Alternatives

Ziosk Toast SoundHound (for voice AI)

While competitors like Ziosk focus purely on the tabletop experience, Presto offers a broader platform that includes server handhelds and cutting-edge AI for voice, providing a more holistic technology solution.

💻 Platforms

API Desktop

🔌 Integrations

Hadoop HDFS Amazon S3 MySQL PostgreSQL Cassandra Hive

🛟 Support Options

  • ✓ Live Chat
  • ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise (via vendors) tier)

💰 Pricing

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Free Tier Available

Free tier: Open source and free to use.

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