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OpenSnowcat: The Apache 2.0 Fork of Snowplow
OpenSnowcat is an open-source fork of Snowplow under Apache 2.0 License, fully compatible with Snowplow and Segment SDKs.
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Trusted by data teams worldwide, OpenSnowcat offers an open, scalable, and cost-effective alternative—built for companies that demand control over their infrastructure.
OpenSnowcat
When Snowplow dropped the ball, we picked it up—ensuring an open, reliable, and scalable behavioral data pipeline for all.
Why We Forked Snowplow
At Snowcat Cloud, we, like many other businesses, used Snowplow Open Source in production. New and existing Snowplow users should continue to be able to run an up-to-date behavioral event data collection platform with a low operational cost.
Furthermore, the world needs a reliable, secure event pipeline that can scale cost-effectively and is easy to maintain.
In the last few years, Snowplow has focused more on locking in users than setting them free (typical VC play), and slowing morphing a piece of infrastructure into a product (proprietary dbt models, visualizations, opinionated tracking, etc.)
We believe there's a better way: Integrate with existing, cheaper, and ever-evolving cloud services and technology.
Visit https://opensnowcat.io to learn more.
TLDR;
Over the last ten years, Snowplow built a world-class event collection pipeline, adopted and recognized by engineering and data leaders as the event pipeline of reference. Among its users are world-recognized brands like CNN, Capital One, MassMutual, and others.
On January 8th 2024, Snowplow Ltd. changed the license from Apache 2.0 to a new license Snowplow Limited Use License Agreement (SLULA).
Thousands of Snowplow open-source users, ranging from startups to Fortune 500, woke up to a new reality where the underpinnings of their infrastructure suddenly became a potential legal and security risk.
The Snowplow Limited Use License Agreement (SLULA) prevents anyone from running Snowplow in production OR in a highly available manner without purchasing a license from Snowplow Ltd, among other limitations.
Your Options
Whether you stick with outdated Snowplow versions, lock yourself into their proprietary "infrastructure", or choose OpenSnowcat—the only fully open, cost-effective alternative—the choice is yours.
Cloud-Hosted
A cost-effective,Snowplow-compatible pipeline with no long-term contracts. Get up and running quickly without the overhead of managing infrastructure.
Managed Services
We manage the pipeline in your infrastructure, ensuring seamless and cost-efficient operations with a predictable flat fee.
BYOC
We provide streamlined deployment, updates, you operate and retain full control over infrastructure and costs.
Open Source
Self-hosted, Snowplow-compatible pipeline. Complete control, full transparency. No vendor lock-in or licensing fees.
Snowplow Ltd.
Proprietary, restrictive, and costly—vendor lock-in with higher fees and less flexibility. Snowplow is no longer infrastructure; it’s a closed product controlled by VCs.
OpenSnowcat
Startups to enterprises and SaaS platforms.
We provide Snowplow-compatible pipelines tailored for startups, enterprises, and SaaS businesses, offering unmatched cost-efficiency and flexibility.
Features
Cloud-hosted
Cloud-hosted Snowplow pipeline with simple, pay-as-you-go pricing
- Real-time
- Yes
- Cost
- From $750/mo.
- RDB Loaders
- Yes
- Infrastructure
- SnowcatCloud
- GDPR Compliant
- Yes
- Region
- us-west, eu-west
- Uptime & data delivery SLA
- Yes
- Customer Support
- Slack, Zoom & Email
- Branded collector hostname
- Yes
- Premium Enrichments
- Yes
- Administration Console
- Yes
- Single Sign On (SSO)
- Yes
- Multi-region
- Yes
Managed Service
For businesses with large event volume, or unique requirements.
- Real-time
- Yes
- Cost
- Flat-rate 12 mo.
- RDB Loaders
- Yes
- Infrastructure
- Your AWS/GCP Account
- GDPR Compliant
- Yes
- Region
- Any AWS/GCP region
- Uptime & data delivery SLA
- Yes
- Customer Support
- Custom Support SLA
- Branded collector hostname
- Yes
- Premium Enrichments
- Yes
- Administration Console
- Yes
- Single Sign On (SSO)
- Yes
- Multi-region
- Yes
BYOC
Deployed by us, managed by you, in your infrastructure.
- Real-time
- Yes
- Cost
- Custom
- RDB Loaders
- Paid License
- Infrastructure
- Your AWS/GCP Account
- GDPR Compliant
- No
- Region
- Any AWS/GCP region
- Uptime & data delivery SLA
- Yes
- Customer Support
- Support Available (Paid)
- Branded collector hostname
- Yes
- Premium Enrichments
- No
- Administration Console
- Yes
- Single Sign On (SSO)
- Yes
- Multi-region
- No
Open-Source
Self-hosted, complete control, no licensing fees, Apache 2.0.
- Real-time
- Yes
- Cost
- Free
- RDB Loaders
- Paid License
- Infrastructure
- Your AWS/GCP Account
- GDPR Compliant
- No
- Region
- Any AWS/GCP region
- Uptime & data delivery SLA
- No
- Customer Support
- Support Available (Paid)
- Branded collector hostname
- Yes
- Premium Enrichments
- No
- Administration Console
- No
- Single Sign On (SSO)
- No
- Multi-region
- No
Feature comparison
Features
| Features | Cloud-Hosted | Managed ServiceC | BYOC | Open-Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real-time | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cost | From $750/ mo. | Flat-rate 12 mo. | Custom | Free |
| Data Loaders | Yes | Yes | Paid License | Paid License |
| Infrastructure | SnowcatCloud | Your AWS/GCP Account | Your AWS/GCP Account | Your AWS/GCP Account |
| GDPR Compliant | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Region | us-west, eu-west | Any AWS/GCP region | Any AWS/GCP region | Any AWS/GCP region |
| Uptime & data delivery SLA | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Customer support | Slack, Zoom & Email | Custom Support SLA | Support Available (Paid) | Support Available (Paid) |
| Branded collector hostname | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Premium Enrichments | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Administration Console | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Single Sign On (SSO) | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Multi-region | Yes | Yes | No | No |
We wanted total transparency and visibility over the data that we collected. We need raw, unopinionated data. SnowcatCloud provided us with just that.
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