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Clickhouse & Astrato: Self Service BI. Faster than ever.

Astrato Team
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Apr 4, 2025
Clickhouse & Astrato: Self Service BI. Faster than ever.

At Astrato, speed isn’t just a feature; it’s at the core of everything we do. Fast, immersive dashboards empower users to explore their data, answer business questions, and make decisions on the spot. Today, we’re excited to announce our latest leap in performance—a live connector for ClickHouse, one of the world’s fastest open-source databases.

Why ClickHouse?

ClickHouse has become a favorite in the data world for its unmatched speed and efficiency in querying massive datasets. With its columnar storage format, it’s designed to handle the high-speed, high-volume analytics that our dashboards thrive on. Pairing Astrato’s live query engine with ClickHouse was a natural step.

For businesses running on ClickHouse, accessing data in real time without lag has always been a challenge. Now, with Astrato’s live connector, you can create interactive, self-service dashboards directly on your ClickHouse tables. No need for lengthy ingestion processes or orchestration—just real-time, actionable insights.

The first-ever test version of Astrato’s engine was built around ClickHouse—a nod to the speed and performance we continue to prioritize today. Innovation is about remembering where you started. Now, we’re returning to those roots with our live ClickHouse connector, reigniting the vision that powered our earliest breakthroughs.

Seamless Exploration—Live Queries

Astrato’s live connector enables instant querying of ClickHouse tables. You no longer have to wait for batch updates or schedule data pipelines. This connector powers dashboards that stay fresh, with data updated in real time—whether you’re tracking KPIs, monitoring performance metrics, or exploring trends on the fly.

Empowering Enterprise Self-Service Analytics

At Astrato, we believe data should be in the hands of every user in the business. Our live connection to ClickHouse means users can explore their data as soon as it’s available—no technical skills required. Building dashboards is as simple as selecting the data you need and starting your analysis. With Astrato’s intuitive interface, any team member can create meaningful visualizations and answer complex questions in seconds.

How It Works

Our live connector is built for speed and simplicity. It directly queries ClickHouse tables, delivering lightning-fast responses without the need to ingest data into another system. This means no data duplication, no orchestration headaches—just a direct line between you and your data.

Try It Out Today

Curious to see Astrato’s live ClickHouse connector in action? It’s ready for you to explore. Start building interactive, exploratory dashboards on your ClickHouse data today, and see how real-time analytics can transform your decision-making.

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Astrato Team
Education
Apr 4, 2025

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