Why hackers moved from gluesql to datafusion

1 hacker described this switch in public comments. Their words, with links to the originals.

gluesql 0 hackers criticize it
→
datafusion 1 hacker recommends it

What hackers said about the move

“DataFusion as the more complete option”
nlz, 2026-03-05original comment ↗

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gluesql vs datafusion

gluesqldatafusion
Hackers who recommend11
Hackers who criticize00
Moved away from it11
Moved to it11

Counts are distinct hackers in the sampled comments, not market share.

Criticism of gluesql

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Praise for datafusion

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