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Charging for open source pushes builders to self-host alternatives

April 1, 2026Databricks

Databricks frames its decision to build a DIY stack as a response to vendors charging for open source software, highlighting a recurring indie and platform trend toward self-hosting and owning infrastructure.

Why we quit Databricks..
For years now, Databricks has been charging for open source software, so we decided to build our own
Check out Lisa’s Lakehouse at Home project here: https://github.com/lisancao/lakehouse-at-home
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